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Apr 25, 2024
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Goucher College 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
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RLG 266 - Introduction to Buddhism (4 Cr.) (LER DIV)(GCR RPP)
This course is an introduction to Buddhism, from its origins in India, its spread throughout Asia to the West. We will examine the historical and cultural contexts in which Buddhist beliefs and practices developed and are still developing, and the views of contemporary Buddhist teachers on the how Buddhism is being integrated in the modern world. Experiential components include some meditation and mindfulness instruction as well as visits with local Buddhist teachers and practitioners. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Hopper.
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