EWP 6270 - Asian Spiritual Masters

Institution:

California Institute of Integral Studies

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Description:

A companion course to Western Spiritual Masters, this course studies 20th-century spiritual teachers and activists rooted in Asian spiritual traditions. The first half of the course introduces Indian/neo-Hindu ideals and focuses on M. K. Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, and Haridas Chaudhuri. The second half introduces Buddhist ideals and focuses primarily on His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and secondarily on Joanna Macy and other Buddhist activists who exemplify the path of wisdom and compassion.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ciis.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 575-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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