Middlebury

RELI0220A-F11

Buddhist Tradition in India

Buddhist Traditions in India AT
An introduction to the development of Indian Buddhist thought, practice, and institutions. The course will begin with an examination of the life of the Buddha and the formation of the early tradition. It will then explore developments from early Nikaya Buddhism, through the rise of the Mahayana, and culminating in Tantric Buddhism. Attention will be given throughout to parallel evolutions of doctrine, practice, and the path to Nirvana. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91666
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0220
Section Identifier:
A

Course

RELI 0220

All Sections in Fall 2011

Fall 2011

RELI0220A-F11 Lecture (Waldron)
RELI0220Y-F11 Discussion (Waldron)
RELI0220Z-F11 Discussion (Waldron)