Writing Homework Help

In the textbook conversation about Tibetan Buddhism (5-2e; pages 118-120), ritual practices specific to this form of Buddhism are mentioned:

“…ritual practices such as prayer wheels, prayer flags, religious pictures made of colored sand (mandalas), and oracles for telling the future…” (page 120).

For this discussion, explore one of these ritual practices and discuss why it is specific to Tibetan (Vajrayana) Buddhism. Include the following in your initial post:

– Title your initial post with the one item from the list above that you of highlighting.
– Describe the ritual, including the specific activities associated with it.
– Identify the elements involved and any symbolism associated with the various parts (especially if the ritual you chose is associated with an object or objects).
– Discuss the meanings and purposes of the ritual activity.
– Address why this ritual activity is specific to Tibetan Buddhism.
– Provide at least 2 MLA (Modern Language Association) format research source citations outside of your textbook: MLA Citations.