REL 30700 - Buddhism

Examination of the history of Buddhism from its beginnings in India through its diffusion across Central, East, and Southeast Asia, and eventually the West. Topics covered include the historical diversity of Buddhist belief and practice, literary production, philosophical discourse, and the varied articulations of the tradition in different social and cultural settings, including contemporary Europe and North America.

Cr. 3.
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Approved by Arts & Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Tradition) requirement.