3 Hours: Origins
3 Hours:
Topic: Part 1, Chapter 3. New Community II and Part 2, Chapter 1. The Human Condition.
Reading: Read pages 58-63.

• The most eminent Buddhist Emperor, Asoka: Here is the video clip about "The most eminent Buddhist Emperor, Asoka"
  • How Asoka converted to Buddhism;
  • Asoka’s contributions to global spread of Buddhism;
  • Asoka’s edicts and pillars around India;
  • Asoka the righteous king; and
  • Constructions in art and literature credited to Asoka.
• Buddhist perspectives on:
  • The cycle of rebirth; Here is the video clip about "The cycle of rebirth"
  • The meaning of a “Soul”; Here is the video clip about "The meaning of a “Soul”"
  • Karma and its types; Here is the video clip about "Karma and its types"
  • Humanity;
  • God(s)/ celestial realm;
  • animals;
  • ghost/paranormal state;
  • Hell; and
  • The factors to be reborn in the six realms.