Expert: Stuart Resnick - 9/22/2007

Question
I need help with creating an organizer.  It's suppose to show the historical development of Buddhism into a religion and another one that illustrates the rituals, traditions, and basic belief systems through a unique visual organizer.

Could you please help me?

Answer
History, rituals, traditions, and belief systems all have nothing to do with Buddhism.

Buddhism means to investigate for yourself, right now, the great question "What am I?" If you investigate strongly and sincerely, a clear, before-thinking mind appears. This mind holds no ideas, but it reflects each moment like a clear mirror. This mind has no I/my/me, so whenever you perceive suffering, you try to help.

I'm sorry I can't help with your Graphic Organizer. Create whatever you like, and it'll be fine.