RELI242

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RELI242

Introduction to Buddhism RELI242 SP

Crosslistings: EAST242

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       53      0         53

This course will study the origin, doctrines and development of Buddhism in India (its birthplace) and beyond. The course will address the specific teachings and doctrine outlined by the Buddha as well as the subsequent development and systematization of that doctrine--namely, the "lesser" and "greater" traditions of the Theravada and Mahayana, respectively--as these took shape in South and East Asia. During the latter part of the course, special attention will be given to the topics of women in Buddhism, tantric Buddhism and Zen.

MAJOR READINGS

T.N. Hanh, BEING PEACE
P. Harvey, AN INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
W. Rahula, WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT
L. Lhalungpa, THE LIFE OF MILAREPA
D. Paul, WOMEN IN BUDDHISM
S. Suzuki, ZEN MIND, BEGINNER'S MIND
Lama Thubten Yeshe, INTRODUCTION TO TANTRA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular attendance and reading of all class materials. Participation in class discussions. Two short essays. A take-home midterm examination. An in-class final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS RELI

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Willis, J; Times: M.W.... 1:10PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 4, Jr: 3, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

A statue of Buddha

Reference:

Porter, Eliot, ALL UNDER HEAVEN: THE CHINESE WORLD, New York: Patheon Books, 1983.

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