Buddhism Course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhism, covering its history, core doctrines, traditions, and practical applications, equipping learners with analytical and scholarly skills.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short Buddhism Course gives a clear overview of early Indian Buddhism, the life of the Buddha, core doctrines like the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and Three Marks of Existence, and how they connect to everyday practice. It covers Theravada and Mahayana beliefs, meditation and rituals, the spread of Buddhism across Asia, and key scholarly tools for teaching, research, and critically assessing sources.
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Develop skills
- Map out Buddhist history by tracing Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana over the weeks.
- Analyse core doctrines by applying the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path in their contexts.
- Compare different traditions by contrasting the goals, practices, and texts of Theravada and Mahayana.
- Connect doctrine to ritual by linking canonical ideas with actual Buddhist practices in the world.
- Use scholarly tools to evaluate sources, design lessons, and create strong bibliographies.
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