Listed in: Asian Languages and Civilizations, as ASLC-152 | Religion, as RELI-152
Formerly listed as: ASLC-15 | RELI-23
Maria R. Heim (Section 01)
(Offered as RELI 152 and ASLC 152) This course is an introduction to the diverse ideals, practices, and traditions of Buddhism from its origins in South Asia to its geographical and historical diffusion throughout Asia and, more recently, into the west. We will explore the Three Jewels—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha—and how they each provide refuge for those suffering in samsara (the endless cycle of rebirth). We will engage in close readings of the literary and philosophical texts central to Buddhism, as well as recent historical and anthropological studies of Buddhist traditions.
Fall semester. Professor M. Heim.
Section 01
Tu 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM CHAP 203
Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM CHAP 203
ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
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The Foundations of Buddhism | Rupert Gethin | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
In the Buddha's Words | Bhikkhu Bodhi | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
Essence of the Heart Sutra | The Dalai Lama | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.