This unit provides a survey of the major issues and core ideas of Buddhism from its beginnings to subsequent developments in others parts of Asia. Students will be introduced to Buddhist understanding of liberation, existence, and knowledge, with a focus on exploring how Buddhist thought and practices, such as ritual and meditation, shape each other in larger socio-cultural contexts.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | ASNS2011 |
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Academic unit | |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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BDST1602 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in any of Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies or Indonesian Studies |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Chiew Hui Hui Ho, chiewhui.ho@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Mark Allon, mark.allon@sydney.edu.au |