Buddhism Course
This Buddhism Fundamentals Course traces Buddhism's journey from ancient India to Zen and Vajrayana traditions. It connects essential doctrines, meditation techniques, and rituals to historical and cultural contexts, equipping humanities educators and researchers with practical tools for in-depth study, effective teaching, comparative analysis, and scholarly source evaluation.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Gain a straightforward overview of early Indian Buddhism, Buddha's life, key teachings including Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Three Marks of Existence, and their practical applications. Delve into Theravada and Mahayana traditions, meditation practices, rituals, historical spread across Asia, plus vital academic skills for teaching, research, and source analysis.
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Develop skills
- Trace Buddhist history across Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions.
- Apply core doctrines like Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path practically.
- Contrast Theravada and Mahayana in goals, practices, and scriptures.
- Link teachings to rituals in everyday Buddhist observance.
- Employ academic methods to assess sources, plan lessons, and compile bibliographies.
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