Description

Distinctive traditions of Tibetan Buddhism in their historical contexts. Topics include: practices and theories on the ethics of compassion, visionary meditations; tantric yoga and physiologies; medical traditions; death and reincarnation practices; magic and state rituals; the creation of sacred landscape; religious authority and discipline; and cultures of writing, learning and painting. Throughout the course we will consider the relation of these religious practices to the historical development of Tibetan cultures, Buddhist institutions, and state formations. Note: course has additional section hour to be arranged.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered as Religion 1705

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Expected to be offered Fall 2013
Tue Thu 11:30am-12:30pm
Course location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Buddhist Studies East Asian Religious Studies South Asian Religious Traditions
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Buddhist Studies
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	None
Language Course Designation(s)	None