TSD 7030 - Buddhist Activism and Social Change

Institution:

California Institute of Integral Studies

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Description:

In this course, we will explore the relationship between activism, the effort to create positive change in the world, and Buddhist practice, the cultivation of mindfulness toward wisdom, compassion, and enlightenment. Questions we will explore include the following: What distinguishes Buddhist activism from secular activism Is there an inherent conflict between the Buddhist concept of "radical acceptance" and the activepursuit of social, political, or ecological justice What is the dynamic relationship between the process of inner change and any larger shift in social arrangements

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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