Middlebury

RELI0207X-S23

Buddhism in the Modern World
Discussion

Buddhism in the Modern World
In this course we will survey and analyze Buddhist traditions around the world, from the mid-19th century to the present. We will begin by examining traditional Buddhist cultures in Asia—their teachings, practices, and social and political organizations—and then analyze how they have variously responded to the challenges of colonialism, nationalism, science, individualism, and democracy. We will examine how these led to the assumptions underlying ‘Buddhist Modernism’ both in Asia and the West. Materials will include texts and films on traditional Buddhism, historical, social, and intellectual analyses of its transformations, as well as narratives of individuals’ lives. 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22744
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0207
Section Identifier:
X

Course

RELI 0207

All Sections in Spring 2023

Spring 2023

RELI0207A-S23 Lecture (Waldron)
RELI0207X-S23 Discussion (Waldron)
RELI0207Y-S23 Discussion (Waldron)