JPNB66 Buddhism: Teaching, Practice, and Rituals
JS2022
 Topics
• Introduction
• The Spread and Traditions of Buddhism
• The Buddhist Precepts
• The Buddhist Canon and Scriptures
• The Buddha
• The Dharma
• The Sangha
• The Heart Sutra
• Zen East and West
 Lecture Format
• Lectures
• Documentaries
• Discussions
 Final Assesment
• Test at the end of the semester (online)
• Three terms (dates)
• 60% success limit
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