REL 382 - Zen Buddhism

Instructor
Pang

Traces the historical development of Chan/Zen Buddhism in China and its transmission to Japan and subsequent transformation. Each time this course is offered, a specific theme will be emphasized: doctrinal disputes, systems of meditation, ritual-practice, institutional structures, material culture and artistic traditions.

Satisfies the Philosophical and Religious Perspectives distribution requirement.
Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.
Satisfies requirement in East Asian Studies.

Prerequisites & Notes
Students at all levels welcome.

(not offered 2015-16.)