THE 1935 - Mahayana Buddhism

Institution:

Saint Joseph's University

Subject:

Description:

The rise of Mahayana Buddhism in India and its spread to Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan and Tibet. The basic teachings of Mahayana Buddhism will be covered, along with the Madhyamaka and Yogacara schools of Mahayana Buddhist thought. Select schools of East Asian Buddhism, such as Ch'an (Zen) and Pure Land will also be covered.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sju.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 660-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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