Tibetan Buddhism

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This course explores the cultural and spiritual traditions of Buddhism that developed in Tibet and continue to flourish in various parts of the Himalayas, China, Mongolia, and the West. It will focus on what Tibetan Buddhists refer to as the Crazy Wisdom that can free the mind stuck in conventional patterns of thought that cause suffering in order to awaken the natural clarity, peace, and joy that are said to lie within. Through readings, films, and experiential engagement, we will examine the various practices and techniques used by Tibetan Buddhists to overcome obstacles, develop compassion for enemies, and navigate the mysterious passage between one life and the next.