Outline some of the central ideas of the teaching of the Buddha. Suggest reasons why so many people have found this teaching practical, indeed a way to live one’s life. (8 marks)

I have a Eastern religion assignment .  Suggested length for the responses is 300-500 words (one to two pages) per question.

1.                  Outline some of the central ideas of the teaching of the Buddha. Suggest reasons why so many people have found this teaching practical, indeed a way to live one’s life. (8 marks)

2.                  Briefly explain some of the differences of Mahayana Buddhism with the older Hinayana (Theravada) school of Buddhism. (7 marks)