RELG 353 - Buddhism in America

Institution:

Trinity College

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This seminar will focus on Buddhism in America, a phenomenon known as "the fourth turning of the wheel of the law." We will look at the religions of Asian immigrants, the writings of the 19th-century Transcendentalists, and the influence of Zen, Vipassana, and Tibetan teachers on American culture. Special attention will be given to assessing categories such as elite, ethnic, and evangelical Buddhism, to the variety of Buddhist practices and communities available, and to the broad range of Buddhist arts and literatures of contemporary America. Enrollment limited. (May be counted toward international studies/Asian studies.) 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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