PHL 365 - Buddhism

Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Semester course in Philosophy or permission of instructor
Basic Buddhist concepts, the historical origin and subsequent development of Buddhism, and Buddhist philosophy. This course will cover important Buddhist themes, such as the nature of suffering and happiness, Buddhist ethical principles, mindfulness and ignorance, dependent origination and impermanence, conventional and ultimate reality, the emptiness of persons, and karma, rebirth, and nirvana. Meditation may also be practiced. Cross-listed with REL 365

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