Intro to Buddhism

This course consists of an introduction to the diverse tradition of thought and action inspired by the life and teachings of the Buddha. Students will learn the history of this rich tradition's development as it starts in India, moves through China, and continues on to Japan and Southeast Asia.The course pays attention to both classical and contemporary forms of Buddhist belief and practice, with the primary purpose of enabling students to interact with Buddhists i their own local and global communities in an informed way. This is an excellent course for students with no significant background in Buddhism, but also provides opportunities for more advanced students to broaden and deepen their understanding. This course meets the General Education Humanities Breadth or International/Global Interdependence requirements and the Reading/Writing Enhancement requirement.Prerequisite for RWE: WRIT 1400 and WRIT 1500.