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General Background
Majority of debates over religion stem from
"establishment" or "religion" clause of First Amendment.

U.S. Supreme Court has protected students' individual
abilities to pray, wear religious dress, and express their
religious beliefs while in school.

School and student-led prayer at special events have been
ruled unconstitutional.

1963-the Supreme Court ruled that lessons with religion
have to objective instruction rather than indoctrination.

The Department of Education created guidelines that allow
schools to teach courses in the history of religion and the
role of religion in the history of the U.S.
Background
Often listed as the fourth largest religion in the
world, and includes many different types of Buddhism.

Buddhism was founded in Northern India by Siddhartha
Gautama (Buddha), but Buddhists believe there were many
Buddhas before him.

Does not involve the recognition or worship of deities and
does not teach the existence of the human soul.

Buddhism takes a very straightforward look at our human
condition; nothing based on wishful thinking, at all.

Meditation is at the heart of the Buddhist way of life, and
the teachings of Buddha reveal a step by step path to
lasting happiness.
Holidays
Buddhist New Year      Kathina Ceremony
                       (Robe Offering
Vesak (Buddha Day)     Ceremony)
Sangha Day (Fourfold   Festival of Floating
Assembly Day)          Bowls
Dhamma Day (Asalha     Elephant Festival
Puja Day)
                       The Festival of the
Observance Day         Tooth
                       Ancestor Day
Quotes
Quotes by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
   "Do not believe in anything simply because you
   have heard it."
   "Do not believe in anything simply because it is
   found written in your religious books."
   "Do not believe in anything merely on the authority
   of your teachers and elders."
   "Do not believe in traditions simply because they
   have been handed down for many generations.”
Works Cited
www.religioustolerance.org
http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/religion-in-
schools/
www.teachingtolerance.org
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-
learning/teachings.htm
http://www.aboutbuddhism.org/what-is-
buddhism.htm/
http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/holidays.h
tm

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  • 1.
  • 2. General Background Majority of debates over religion stem from "establishment" or "religion" clause of First Amendment. U.S. Supreme Court has protected students' individual abilities to pray, wear religious dress, and express their religious beliefs while in school. School and student-led prayer at special events have been ruled unconstitutional. 1963-the Supreme Court ruled that lessons with religion have to objective instruction rather than indoctrination. The Department of Education created guidelines that allow schools to teach courses in the history of religion and the role of religion in the history of the U.S.
  • 3.
  • 4. Background Often listed as the fourth largest religion in the world, and includes many different types of Buddhism. Buddhism was founded in Northern India by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), but Buddhists believe there were many Buddhas before him. Does not involve the recognition or worship of deities and does not teach the existence of the human soul. Buddhism takes a very straightforward look at our human condition; nothing based on wishful thinking, at all. Meditation is at the heart of the Buddhist way of life, and the teachings of Buddha reveal a step by step path to lasting happiness.
  • 5. Holidays Buddhist New Year Kathina Ceremony (Robe Offering Vesak (Buddha Day) Ceremony) Sangha Day (Fourfold Festival of Floating Assembly Day) Bowls Dhamma Day (Asalha Elephant Festival Puja Day) The Festival of the Observance Day Tooth Ancestor Day
  • 6. Quotes Quotes by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) "Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it." "Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books." "Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders." "Do not believe in traditions simply because they have been handed down for many generations.”