ASIAN 230 - Introduction to Buddhism
Fall 2023, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Asian Studies (ASIAN)
Department: LSA Asian Languages & Cultures
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Details

Credits:
4
Requirements & Distribution:
HU
Other Course Info:
May not be included in a concentration plan in Philosophy.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Start/End Date:
Full Term 8/28/23 - 12/6/23 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

Over the course of its long history, Buddhism has been the most influential and widely practiced religion in Asia. Beginning in India 2500 years ago, it eventually spread to China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, and Mongolia, and to Sri Lanka and throughout Southeast Asia. More recently it has spread to Europe, the Americas, and Australia. This course is an introduction to the major themes in Buddhist thought and practice. Beginning with the teachings associated with the historical Buddha, the course will go on to consider the development of the tradition over its long history in India. All readings for the course will be Buddhist texts in translation.

Intended Audience:

Open to all students from all schools and colleges. No previous knowledge of Buddhism is required.

Class Format:

Two 90-minute lectures in addition to 1-hour discussion section weekly

Schedule

ASIAN 230 - Introduction to Buddhism
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
25437
Open
2
 
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TuTh 2:30PM - 4:00PM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
002 (DIS)
 In Person
25438
Closed
0
 
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F 9:00AM - 10:00AM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
003 (DIS)
 In Person
25442
Closed
0
 
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F 10:00AM - 11:00AM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
004 (DIS)
 In Person
25444
Closed
0
 
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F 12:00PM - 1:00PM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
005 (DIS)
 In Person
25445
Closed
0
 
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F 9:00AM - 10:00AM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
006 (DIS)
 In Person
25446
Open
3
 
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F 11:00AM - 12:00PM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
007 (DIS)
 In Person
25451
Closed
0
 
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F 1:00PM - 2:00PM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
008 (DIS)
 In Person
25452
Closed
0
 
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F 12:00PM - 1:00PM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
009 (DIS)
 In Person
25453
Open
1
 
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F 1:00PM - 2:00PM
8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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