THE DISCUSSION ON BUDDHISM
STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)
(1) Is Buddhism a religion?
(2) What do Buddhists believe in?
(3) Are there any gods in Buddhism?
(4) What do you think of when you see the image of Buddha?
(5) What is the difference between Zen Buddhism and others such as Tibetan or Theravada (Thai) Buddhism?
(6) How important is the Dalai Lama?
(7) Are there any Buddhist holy books?
(8) How important is meditation in Buddhism?
(9) What do you know about Buddha?
(10) What is Karma?
STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)
(1) Do you believe in reincarnation?
(2) What is Nirvana?
(3) What are the important Buddhist days, ceremonies or festivals?
(4) Do you think Buddhists are less violent than followers of other religions?
(5) Who do Buddhists pray to and what do they pray for?
(6) Why do Buddhists chant?
(7) Why do Buddhists bow?
(8) How has Buddhism affected the world?
(9) Why are most Buddhists vegetarian?
(10) Why is the Buddha fat?
