This course is an introduction to Buddhist religion and philosophy. Topics include the life and teaching of Siddhartha Gautama, the philosophical issues addressed by the Buddha and those who followed him in later centuries, Buddhist meditation, and the dialogue between Buddhist and Christians.
Attendance is required.
If you are ill or have any other serious reason for missing class, you are excused for the day. If it is a quiz day you are excused from the quiz. If it is an essay day you are expected to e-mail your short essay to me that day or as soon as possible. An adequate number of printed sources in books and journals must also be used. Most scholarship is still published in the form of articles and books, and these are not available on the Web.