ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES 225 - Tibetan Buddhism

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course is an introduction to Tibetan belief and practice. What is life from a Buddhist perspective What did the Buddha teach What is the law of karma These and many other questions are addressed. The course looks at Tibetan Buddhist practice from the Four Noble Truths to the highest Yoga tantra with special emphasis on the practice of love, kindness, and compassion. A monk's life in the monastery is also studied. Prerequisite: Any religious studies course or permission of the instructor. (Yignyen, offered annually)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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