Autumn 2020
Answer one of the following two questions:
1. Buddhism and climate change. How do Buddhist leaders work to minimise the negative effects of climate change? Use examples from at least two different Buddhist traditions.
Examples from the internet may be used as primary source.
2. Laywoman, novice, or fully ordained nun (bhik?unī). In what ways may Buddhism be described as a religion that discriminates between the genders? Discuss feminists’ attempts to promote gender equality in Buddhism.