Course description

This course will introduce students to the teachings of Buddhism and its doctrinal and historical developments. While the initial focus will be the rise of Indian Buddhism in its historical context, over the duration of the semester students will be familiarised with the basic doctrines and practices of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, incorporating some examples drawn from contemporary practices. Students shall be encouraged to critically engage with Buddhist texts from different time periods and will be introduced to the problems of interpreting these texts. This course may not run if there are fewer than 20 enrolments.

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