Readings Early Buddhist Texts:

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Taught by IBS. READINGS IN EARLY BUDDHIST TEXTS: THE LONG DISCOURSES OF THE BUDDHA The Long Discourses of the Buddha (the Digha Nikaya) is a collection of discourses filled with colorful stories, compelling characters and important teachings. Much more than any other discourse collection of early Buddhism, the Long Discourses of the Buddha gives the reader a view into life in ancient India in which the Buddha lived and taught. This course consists of in depth readings (in translation) of selected discourses from which we will learn about important teachings, spiritual practices, ethical values, cosmologies, political theories and myths from early Buddhism and ancient India. There are no prerequisites for this course. Course format: seminar/lecture/discussion; Method of Evaluation: class participation, mid-term and final papers. Intended audience: MA/MDiv/MTS. DMin/PhD/ThD with additional requirements.