Download Ch. 4 enrichment reading and questions worksheet

Chapter 4: Enrichment
Directions: The information below describes the basic teachings of Buddhism known as the
Noble Eightfold Path. Study the information and then complete the activity below.
Step
Understanding
Intention
Speech
Action
Livelihood
Effort
Mindfulness
Concentration
Description
Having faith in the Buddhist view of the universe.
Making a commitment to practice Buddhism.
Avoiding lies and mean or abusive speech.
Not taking life, not stealing, and not hurting others.
Rejecting jobs and occupations that conflict with
Buddhist ideals.
Avoiding bad attitudes and developing good ones.
Being aware of one’s own body, feelings, and
thoughts.
Thinking deeply to find answers to problems.
The Noble Eightfold Path Activity
Read the story and explain what the farmer should do to follow the Noble Eightfold Path. Write
in complete sentences.
Include:
 What he should do/what decision he should make according to Buddhist beliefs (1 point)
AND

Which specific steps of Eightfold Path apply and why you chose those steps. (Name and
describe at least two steps that apply). (4 points)
A Buddhist farmer in ancient India lived near a stream. One day, he decided to
build a canal that carried water from the stream to his fields. The added water
would make his crops tall, and the farmer could sell them to become rich.
However, by building the canal, water would no longer flow further downstream.
The farmer’s neighbors would have no water at all.
What should the farmer do? Explain your answer on the lines below by referring to
the steps and descriptions above.