RELG 2600 - Introduction to Buddhism

Hours: 4
This course will introduce students to the basic ideas, history and practices of the Buddhist tradition. We will begin by considering the Buddha’s life story and the doctrines he espoused. Following this, the course will examine the historical development of the many forms of Buddhism in Asia and, more recently, the west. Finally, the course will look at the role meditation, philosophy, morality and other ‘technologies of enlightenment’ play in Buddhism. This course serves as a general introduction to the Buddhist tradition and provides the necessary background for advanced study of Buddhist thought, history and practice.

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RELG 2600 - Introduction to Buddhism