REL-B 310 EAST ASIAN BUDDHISM (3 CR.)
Adaptation and assimilation of Buddhism in East Asia, early philosophical and ritual schools, social issues, T'ien-t'ai synthesis of Mahayana Buddhism, devotional Buddhism, Ch'an/Zen school of meditation, impact of Buddhism on East Asian cultures and arts.
1 classes found
Fall 2024
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 30126 | Open | 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. | TR | BH 244 | Blair H |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 30126: Total Seats: 25 / Available: 4 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- Above class meets with REL-R552
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Culture credit
This discussion-oriented course introduces students to Buddhism in China, Korea, Japan, and the East Asian diaspora. The course is organized into four units. First, we examine the structure of the Buddhist multiverse, from the heavens down to the hells. We then explore the monastery as a site for dedicated practice by religious specialists (mostly, but not exclusively, monks and nuns). Next we look at how rulers have used Buddhism for political purposes. Finally, we study pilgrimage, which brings people from all walks of life to sacred places. Course materials range from the classical to the contemporary, and from scripture to poetry to film.
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