RELG 323 - The Zen of Buddhism

Spring Semester. Zen Buddhism is one of the most popular and one of the most thoroughly misunderstood of all Eastern religions. We will read primary texts of Zen as well as critical histories to understand its unfolding as it spread from China to Japan. Having situated Zen is its native context as just one of many schools of Buddhism, the course concludes with a look at orthodox Zen Buddhist practice in the West. Counts towards the East Asian Studies major.

Prerequisites & Notes
Consent of the instructor is required.

Mr. Riggs

Credits: 3 Credits