ASN 3800 Indo-Tibetan Buddhism

An introduction to “generic” Buddhist philosophy as the basis for Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the four noble truths, the eightfold path, the four immeasurables, and the virutes. The Early Schools and the Mahayana and Vajrayana paths are explained, as well as the major philosophical positions in Buddhism. Students are introduced to major teachers in the Tibetan tradition as well as to modern Tibetan thinkers. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1100 Cross Listed Course(s): PHIL 3800
Credits: 3.0