Hinduism- Buddhism Essay

Task(s): Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of global history, write an essay in
which you:
· Describe the key beliefs and practices of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
· Discuss the differences, similarities and relationship between the two belief systems.

The key beliefs and practices of Hinduism are that individuals must free themselves from selfish desires

that separate them from Brahman. Brahman, the supreme god of Hinduism, the golden circle represents his

eternity. Brahma, the creation of the universe, bearded, four-faced, four-armed deity, and the first member of

the Hindu Trinity. The four faces represents the sacred knowledge of the four Vedas, the four arms represents

the four directions: north, south, west, and east. Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe, his role is

to return to earth in troubled times and restore good and evil. Shiva, the destroyer of the universe, his role is to

destroy the universe in order to recreate it. The practice of Hinduism are to achieve Moksha, connects to

freedom and the end of suffering, and puja(worshipping).

The founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gautama, was a prince, part of a clan called the Shakyas,

was born fully awake, his parents named him Siddhartha because it meant “he who has attained his goals”. In

Buddhism, they don’t believe in gods or they have no gods. The key beliefs of Buddhism are reincarnation

and the four noble truths. The practices of Buddhism are to journey to reach enlightenment, blessings to

oneself and others.

 3 paragraphs were 15 points
required for this essay
5 points each 7
Student did not have all
required paragraphs

All 3 body paragraphs 30 points 10

must include:
- A strong argument 5 points per STRONG argument (15) Student does not present
- Explanation and strong arguments that will be
context 5 points per explanation/context (15) debatable. Student does give
(ideas are made clear) details but doesn’t give
relevant details that explain
the beliefs.
- Essay has at least 15 points 0
THREE pieces of
direct textual evidence. 5 points each Student does not use any
evidence.

10 structure is clear and 8 points structure does not hinder nor help 6
coherent. Helps in the comprehension. Student structure is unclear.
comprehension of the Does not give a clear pathway
overall argument. 6 points structure is unclear and hinders as to where they are going.
comprehension
- Essay should clearly
state
similarities and
differences.

(Should follow: Intro,

compare, compare,
contrast, and
conclusion).
10 – student uses 8 points student’s vocabulary is average. Student 8
strong vocabulary and makes 2 - 4 grammatical mistakes. Student uses average
may make 1 or fewer vocabulary.
grammatical mistakes. 6 points student’s vocabulary is weak. Student
makes more than 4 grammatical mistakes.

Student should use 5 points student uses transitions effectively 0

transition words to Student doesn’t use
seamlessly flow 2.5 points student attempts transitions transitions.
between ideas.
0 points student does not attempt at all to use
transitions.

Student has a good start to the paper but does not provide enough insight on the key beliefs of
both religions. Student also doesn’t write the paragraph requirement which hinders the
comprehension of the paper. Moving forward, student should break down the question to ensure that
their details and arguments reflect the question.

Score: 31/85