From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen: Dôgen and Buddhism's Place in the World
CHUM 302
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EAST 356, HIST 356, RELI 356 |
Dôgen (1200-1253), the founder of the Japanese Sôtô sect of Zen Buddhism, has been recognized not only as a key figure in Japanese Zen, but as one of the greatest thinkers of all time. His ideas continue to influence the practice of Zen Buddhism for monastic and lay practitioners alike. This course will give students a brief background in Buddhism, and then examine the evolution of Chan Buddhism in China and how Dôgen changed it to become Japanese Zen. Through a number of secondary and primary sources, we will pay particular attention to the lines between monastic and lay practitioners, and to issues of "domesticity" for both. We also will examine the religious and philosophical implications of his ideas in these respects. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Phil/Reli)(RELI) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
John McRae, SEEING THROUGH ZEN
Kazuaki Tanahashi, ENLIGHTENMENT UNFOLDS
Walpola Rahula, WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT
Peter Hershock, CHEN BUDDHISM
Elizabeth A. Clark, HISTORY, THEORY, TEXT
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students with interests and previous courses in religion, philosophy, historiography, or literary theory are encouraged to consider this course. A two-page essay explaining the student's reasons for wanting to take the course is required to receive the POI form. |
| Instructor(s): Johnston,William D. Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: CFH106; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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