Crash Course Buddhism
This course offers a concise, evidence-based overview of Buddhism, covering its ancient origins, major branches including Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan traditions, as well as influences from Eastern African contexts. Learners will gain skills to accurately share Buddhist concepts, evaluate sources, and prepare engaging presentations for educational or community settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Quick Guide to Buddhism provides a short, evidence-based summary of ancient Buddhism, key branches, and Eastern African-influenced traditions, helping you share them simply and properly. You will study main teachings, contrast Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan ways, check translations, create solid reading lists, and prepare brief, true talks for schools, community events, or group work.
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Develop skills
- Share Buddhism fairly: use history-based and comparison methods.
- Describe ancient Buddhist teachings simply: Four Truths, Eightfold Path, no-self.
- Quickly tell apart main branches: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, East Asian.
- Check Buddhist materials: assess trustworthiness, translations, and expert value.
- Create short Buddhist sessions: interesting summaries for everyday listeners.
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