Buddhist-Christian Dialogue: Meditation and Climate Change

Catalog description

This course explores some of the key reasons for and approaches to Buddhist-Christian dialogue, with an emphasis on Zen Buddhism and Catholic Christianity. We will begin with a brief introduction to each religious tradition and to their founders, Buddha and Jesus. Then we will turn to contemporary figures and what Buddhists and Christians have learned from each other through dialogue. There will be a particular focus on two areas: 1) meditative practices and 2) addressing climate change. This course will partner with the Zen Center of Pittsburgh, and we will regularly engage in various meditations during class.