RELG 322 - Seminar: Pure Land Buddhism

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD, WR

Unlike many forms of Buddhism, Pure Land is primarily devotional in outlook and practice. This seminar examines its origins and development, particularly in Japan. Topics include devotional practices in early Buddhism, the Pure Land scriptures, religious practices such as visualization meditation and chanting the Buddha’s name, and the teachings of Honen, Shinran, and Ippen. Enrollment limit: 15.
Instructor: J. Dobbins