What sacred elements characterize Buddhist religious traditions?

What sacred elements characterize Buddhist religious traditions? What are their significance and meaning? Please explain in detail, I'm confused. Thanks!

Buddhism in the USA

Please explain in detail the following: What has made Tibetan Buddhism and Zen Buddhism so popular in the west (meaning the US)? Please touch on the following: • Need for meditation and peace in American lifestyle. • Persecution of Tibetan Monks publicized by Media. • Zen's allowance for American materialistic living. Thanks!

Graphic organizer on Theravada

I have to make PowerPoint slides on Theravada (Buddhism) on the rituals, traditions, and basic belief systems of this type of Buddhism. Any help will be appreciated! Point form would be great!

Contemporary Buddhism practices and foundation of the religion

How do contemporary Buddhist practices reflect the foundations of the religion?

Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Tibetan Buddhism and the differences from Zen Buddhism and Theraveda Buddhism.

Please provide explanations together with the source you obtained the information from. Simply coping pasting information from a website will not meet the requirement for this request. 1. Explain the beginnings of Buddhism. Why do you suppose it developed out of India? What does it share in common with Hinduism? What is different? Why some of the differences? I'm paying 10 credits and need the information NLT in Two Days. 2. Explain what the Four Noble Truths are and how they link to the Eightfold Path? Can this be compared to anything in Christianity? Do you feel Buddhism is a religion or a philosophy? Can you be a Christian and also a Buddhist? 3. How is Tibetan Buddhism ... click for more