Religion 360 - SEM:PROBS BUDDHIST THOUGHT

Topics course. The core teachings of the Buddha are deeply rooted in the workings of the mind: how it operates in daily life, what causes contribute to happiness and unhappiness, and how techniques of mental development can purify and transform the mind. This course consists of a close reading of specifically selected Pali texts which illuminate the early Buddhist understanding of the mind, senses, consciousness and the world of human experience. Special attention is given to how the theoretical models of mind developed in ancient India relate to contemporary issues in the philosophy of mind, and how the mindfulness practices of Buddhism are evoking new approaches to mental health and treatment. Prerequisite: one course in Buddhist traditions or permission of the instructor.

Topic: Classical Buddhist Psychology and Philosophy of Mind. Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores