Buddhism Scriptures: Free course from Harvard
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Get to Know rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists. Experience Buddhism scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.
Introduction
Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.
About this course
Whether you are new to the study of Buddhism or have been studying it or practicing it for years, this course will provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with a variety of Buddhist teachings while guiding you to think about them, and yourself, in new ways.
Through a combination of carefully selected readings, both scriptural and informational, as well as exposure to various forms of Buddhist practice such as art, devotional acts, and literary works, you will learn how to interpret, reflect upon, and apply the teachings of the Buddha to your own life and deepen your understanding of Buddhism.
What you will learn from Buddhism Through Its Scriptures?
- Religious/philosophical insights conveyed in Buddhist texts
- How scriptures are interpreted to diverse ends in different historical contexts
- Sensitive appreciation of world religions
Syllabus
1. Day 1. Buddhism Scriptures: Introduction, Refuge, and Reality
2. Day 2. Surveying the Canon
3. Day 3. Dealing with Inconsistencies
4. Day 4. Scriptures and Transformation
5. Day 5: Scriptures and Focused Attention
6. Day 6. Buddhism Scriptures and Women
7. Day 7. Buddhism Scriptures and Other Religions
8. Day 8. How Buddhism Scriptures Have Changed
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Description
Introduction
Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.
About this course
Whether you are new to the study of Buddhism or have been studying it or practicing it for years, this course will provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with a variety of Buddhist teachings while guiding you to think about them, and yourself, in new ways.
Through a combination of carefully selected readings, both scriptural and informational, as well as exposure to various forms of Buddhist practice such as art, devotional acts, and literary works, you will learn how to interpret, reflect upon, and apply the teachings of the Buddha to your own life and deepen your understanding of Buddhism.
What you will learn from Buddhism Through Its Scriptures?
- Religious/philosophical insights conveyed in Buddhist texts
- How scriptures are interpreted to diverse ends in different historical contexts
- Sensitive appreciation of world religions
Syllabus
1. Day 1. Buddhism Scriptures: Introduction, Refuge, and Reality
2. Day 2. Surveying the Canon
3. Day 3. Dealing with Inconsistencies
4. Day 4. Scriptures and Transformation
5. Day 5: Scriptures and Focused Attention
6. Day 6. Buddhism Scriptures and Women
7. Day 7. Buddhism Scriptures and Other Religions
8. Day 8. How Buddhism Scriptures Have Changed
Note: Your review matters
If you have already done this course, kindly drop your review in our reviews section. It would help others to get useful information and better insight into the course offered.
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Specification:
- EDX
- Harvard University
- Online Course
- Instructor-led
- Beginner
- 1-4 Weeks
- Free Course (Affordable Certificate)
- English
- Culture History Philosophy Religion
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