TRS 391 Introduction to Buddhism

The course will survey the Buddhist tradition from its inception to the present. Beginning with the life and teachings of the historical Buddha in their social and religious milieu, the course will proceed to the development of the Buddhist order, advances in Indian Buddhist thought, the rise of the Mahayana movement, the spread of Buddhism into other parts of Asia (China, Tibet, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia), modern popular Buddhist movements, and the spread of Buddhism into North America and Europe.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

TRS 391 & TRS 791

Prerequisite

TRS 201 or TRS 201H or HSTR 101