AMES3377

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AMES 3377 - A Thousand Years of Buddhism in China: Beliefs, Practices, and Culture (3 Cr.)

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (10954) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

Course description

Buddhism in China, 4th-15th centuries. Introduction of Buddhism to China. Relevance of Buddhist teaching to indigenous thought (e.g., Taoism, Confucianism). Major "schools": Tiantai, Huayan, Chan/Zen, etc.. Cultural activities of monks, nuns, and lay believers.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

01504

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring