Buddhism: An Introduction
RELI 242
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EAST 242 |
| Course Cluster: Southern Asia Studies |
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 doctrines 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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS-Phil/Reli)(CGST-MN)(GSAS-MN)(GSAS)(RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Thich Nhat Hanh, BEING PEACE
Stephen Batchelor, BUDDHISM WITHOUT BELIEFS
Walpola 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
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular attendance and reading of all class materials. Participation in class discussions. Two short essays. An in-class final exam. |
| Instructor(s): Willis,Janice D. Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SCIE58; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 60 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -6 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 40 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 34 | 1st Ranked: 5 | 2nd Ranked: 12 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 13 |
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