History of Buddhist Traditions

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Shiu, Henry C.H.
Course Code EMT1620HF
Semester First Semester
Section 101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course surveys the development of Buddhism in India and its spread from South Asia to Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the West. In this course, we will explore the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Samgha) of Buddhism, the Three Vehicles (Thervada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana) for the transmission of Buddhist teachings, and various Buddhist traditions developed indigenously in East Asia and then spread to North America, Europe, and Africa.

Schedule Wed
Start Time 10:00
End Time 12:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Research Paper
Short Paper
Previously Offered Fall 2022
Currently Offered Fall 2024