Other readings will also be assigned. Cambridge University Press, 1990. Seager, Richard Hughes. Buddhism In America . Columbia University Press, 1999.
Attendance is required.
Generally speaking, absences due to illness, school sponsored activities, and family emergencies are eligible for excused status. Students grades rest in part upon class participation. A weekly discussion preparation sheet. This sheet contains questions that students will answer from weekly assigned readings. The questions are designed to help students understand and evaluate the material they are reading and prepare them for a fruitful classroom discussion.