Socially Engaged Buddhism--East and West
RELI 388
Fall 2009
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| Certificates: International Relations |
For the past several decades, a new movement within Buddhist communities has been emerging that aims at joining the tenets and practices of the tradition with various forms of activism--involving social, political, economic, and ecological concerns. Termed "socially engaged Buddhism," this phenomenon and perspective can be seen throughout Asia--in examples such as the work of Thich Nhat Hanh in Vietnam, Sulak Sivaraksa in Thailand, the Dalai Lama on behalf of Tibetans, and Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma--as well as, more recently, in various forms and locations throughout the West. This course will explore in some depth the history and contours of this emerging religious and social phenomenon. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [RELI242 or EAST242] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Aung San Suu Kyi, THE VOICE OF HOPE
Tenzin Gyatso (the 14th Dalai Lama), ETHICS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM
Chan Khong, LEARNING TRUE LOVE: HOW I LEARNED & PRACTICED SOCIAL CHANGE IN VIETNAM
Christopher Queen (ed.), ENGAGED BUDDHISM IN THE WEST
David Loy, THE GREAT AWAKENING
Calvin Malone, RAZOR-WIRE DHARMA: A BUDDHIST LIFE IN PRISON
Ethan Nichtern, ONE CITY: A DECLARATION OF INTERDEPENDENCE
Donald Rothberg, THE ENGAGED SPIRITUAL LIFE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two short essays plus a 10-15 page final research paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Fulfills a "Thematic Approach" requirement in the Religion Department. |
| Instructor(s): Willis,Janice D. Times: ...W... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: RSCSEM; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
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