Buddhism & Buddist Studies

Catalog description

Taught by IBS. This course introduces the student to the Buddhist tradition and the academic study of Buddhism. The course covers the development of Buddhism across Asia, its history major texts, lineages, practices and doctrines. Secondarily, we will discuss the academic discipline of Buddhist studies, its own historical development, methodologies, orientations and assumptions. This course is required for the IBS Certificate in Buddhist Studies and is ideally suited for GTU consortial students. [No prior Buddhist studies required; Auditors with faculty permission]