Crash Course Buddhism
Crash Course in Buddhism equips educators and scholars with a solid, critical grasp of Buddhism's origins, major branches including Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and East Asian forms. It sharpens research, analytical comparison, and clear communication abilities for classroom lessons, articles, talks, or group work, ensuring accurate and engaging delivery to diverse audiences.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a clear, evidence-based introduction to early Buddhism, key schools like Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan traditions, plus East Asian practices. You'll master core teachings, compare traditions, assess source reliability, create solid references, and craft effective presentations for teaching or public speaking.
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Develop skills
- Present Buddhist ideas objectively using historical and comparative analysis.
- Clearly teach foundational concepts like the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and no-self doctrine.
- Quickly differentiate key traditions: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, and East Asian variants.
- Critically assess Buddhist texts for accuracy, translation quality, and academic value.
- Create short, captivating lessons on Buddhism suitable for general audiences.
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