ASIA2251 Buddhist Thought
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course will be concerned mainly with a history of ideas in Asian Buddhism, and its aim is to give students a conceptual grasp of important Buddhist ideas, myths and symbols. In addition to these theoretical concerns, we will examine the connection between theory and practice and the cross-cultural ramifications of Buddhist thought. |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of the course students should have a solid background in the history and basic doctrines of Buddhism and its current place in the world. In addition, they will be familiar with some of the conceptual tensions faced by Buddhists seeking to adapt their tradition to current issues such as abortion, euthanasia, climate change, and maintaining the environment. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two exams or Essays of 3,000 words (totaling 70%), Tutorial work (30%). |
| Workload |
33 contact hours for the semester. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
6 university courses (36 units). |
| Incompatibility |
with AREL2251 |
| Preliminary Reading |
Kasulis, T., Zen Action - Zen Person, State University New York Press, 1981; Powers, J., Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, Snow Lion, 1995 |
| Majors/Specialisations | Cognitive Major (Asian History), Cognitive Major (Asian Religions), Northeast Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, and Religious Studies |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | Professor John Powers and Professor John Makeham |
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