ASIAN 207 A: Special Topics in Literature and Culture of Asia

Spring 2019
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Meeting:
TTh 1:30pm - 3:20pm / DEN 212
SLN:
10525
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
WHO WAS THE BUDDHA? HOW AND WHY DID HE FOUND BUDDHISM? EXPLORE BUDDHIST TRADITIONS ABOUT THE BUDDHA'S EARLY LIFE AND HIS PRACTICE OF YOGA, MINDFULNESS, AND MEDITATION, LEADING TO HIS ENLIGHTENMENT AND NIRVANA. BASED ON TEXTS AND WORKS OF ART FROM INDIA, TIBET, BURMA, AND OTHER ASIAN CULTURES.
Catalog Description:
Introduction to the literature of one or more Asian traditions considered in its cultural context. Content varies depending on the specialization and interest of instructor. Texts in English translation.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
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May 29, 2025 - 1:26 am