Question 1: What are the 3 or 4 most important things you learned about religious/spiritual teachings and practices in this class? Why? How might these be relevant to your own life experiencebe specific? You must incorporate themes from at least three different religious world views in responding to this question.

Question 2: Compare and contrast two of the traditions we learned about to each other or one of the traditions to your own religious tradition or your own agnostic or intentionally non-religious view of the world. What are the most important similarities and differences?

One paragraph dedication to personal transformation: Spiritual practice and development are rooted in a personal dedication to the ongoing cultivation of greater compassion, humility, equanimity, discipline, and joy in our individual and collective lives. End your essay with a one paragraph dedication to personal transformation in whatever way seems most appropriate for you.