ASIAN 223 A: Buddhist Literature

Winter 2020
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Meeting:
TTh 1:30pm - 3:20pm
SLN:
10528
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
BUDDHISM IN SOUTH AND EAST ASIA FROM THE TEACHING OF THE BUDDHA IN INDIA THROUGH CHINA AND JAPAN. TOPICS INCLUDE: RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY, BIOGRAPHY, POETRY, MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION, CHAN, ZEN, YOGA, MONKS AND NUNS.
Catalog Description:
Introduction to Buddhist literature in India, China, and Japan including biographies, poetry, narratives, ritual manuals, doctrinal treatises, and historical accounts. Attention also given to issues of textual composition, transmission, authorship, audience, context, and function. Taught in English. Offered: W.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
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November 4, 2025 - 2:36 am