RELG 214 - Introduction to Buddhism

Fall (3) Vose (College 200, ALV, GER 4B)

A study of the history, doctrines, practices, and various manifestations of the Buddhist tradition. The course begins with the social and religious context out of which the Buddha emerged, progresses to an exploration of Buddhism’s philosophical basis, and traces the spread of Buddhism from India and its later developments in Nepal and Tibet, Southeast Asia, and China and Japan. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) (formerly RELG 312)