RELIGION 135 - Zen

Institution:

Illinois Wesleyan University

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Description:

As a unique form of East Asian Buddhism, Zen has fascinated not only through its wisdom, but also through the expression of such wisdom: haiku, tea ceremony, calligraphy, landscape painting and pastoral poetry. But what is Zen How does it work as a religion What are the features that make it unique And what factors contributed to its appearance and continuation within East Asia This course seeks to address precisely these questions. Offered in alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iwu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 556-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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