REL 346 - Wisdom and Compassion:The Buddhist Path

Institution:

Naropa University

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Description:

Mahayana Buddhism presents an ideal of the spiritual path that is grounded in love for all beings. This course examines the basic teachings and practices of the Mahayana path including the notion of emptiness, its inseparability with compassion, the bodhisattva vow, the cultivation of the awakened heart and the six paramitas or transcendent actions in the benefit of others. Readings are taken from the literature of both sutra (Buddha's word) and shastra (commentaries) and includes writings of contemporary teachers.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.naropa.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 444-0202

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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