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HDS 3572

The Buddha in Myth, Image, and Ritual

Donald K. Swearer

Description

Is the Buddha a spiritual exemplar, the founder of a religion, the iconic locus of devotional ritual, a cosmological principle, or all of the above? This seminar will explore the multifaceted nature of the figure of the Buddha primarily within the context of Theravada Buddhism with a particular focus on the Buddha image consecration ritual. Narrative and doctrinal constructions of the Buddha will be informed by recent studies of icons, images, relics, and ritual.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 20 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1702

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Scheduling

Half Course
Spring 2010
Tu., 3-5:30
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Buddhist Studies Religion, Literature, and Culture
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Buddhism
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a