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Buddhist Traditions
Course Number	RELI 23-01
Course Title	Buddhist Traditions
Department	Religion
Campus	Amherst College
Course Description	(Offered as Religion 23 and Asian 15 [SA].) This course is an introduction to the diverse ideals, practices, and traditions of Buddhism from its origins in South Asia to its geographical and historical diffusion throughout Asia and, more recently, into the west. We will explore the Three Jewels--the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha--and how they each provide refuge for those suffering in samsara (the endless cycle of rebirth). We will engage in close readings of the literary and philosophical texts central to Buddhism, as well as recent historical and anthropological studies of Buddhist traditions. Fall semester. Professor Heim.

Reg #	Section	Credits	Instructors	Meeting Times	Location	Notes
RELI-23-01	01	4	Maria Heim	TTH 10:00AM-11:20AM	WEBS 220

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