ASN 3017 - Tibetan Religions & Culture

Institution:

Manhattanville College

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Description:

Exploring the thought and practices of the Tibetan people, this course gives particular attention to the religious and cultural forces that have come to define a Tibetan identity. We will discuss the pre-Buddhist indigenous shamanic tradition of Bon, the assimilation of Indian Buddhism by the Tibetans, the history and geography of Tibet as a cultural domain, and modern western perceptions of Tibet. In seeking to understand the Tibetan identity, we will develop ongoing conversations around central themes such as the ritual life of Tibetan Buddhism, philosophical thought and literature in Tibet, and the role of monasticism in Tibetan culture. ( Spring)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.manhattanville.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 694-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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