BDST2613 - Zen and Chan Buddhism

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Wendi Adamek
Phone: +61 2 9351 3083
Email: wendi.adamek@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit explores the thought and practice of Zen (Japanese) and Chan (Chinese) Buddhism. In the first part of the unit we examine the formation of Chan Buddhism in China. In the second half we focus on two major figures in the history of Japanese Zen (Dogen and Hakuin). We then turn to key transitions in the 20th century.

Assessments

1x1250wd mid semester draft (25%), 1xoral presentation (equivalent to 500wd) (10%), 1x1750wd research essay (35%), 1x1000wd mid semester test (20%), tutorial participation (10%)

Classes

1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

12 credit points from subject areas listed in Table A in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook

The information displayed above is indicative only as online information is subject to change without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney

BDST2613 - Zen and Chan Buddhism

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Wendi Adamek
Phone: +61 2 9351 3083
Email: wendi.adamek@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit explores the thought and practice of Zen (Japanese) and Chan (Chinese) Buddhism. In the first part of the unit we examine the formation of Chan Buddhism in China. In the second half we focus on two major figures in the history of Japanese Zen (Dogen and Hakuin). We then turn to key transitions in the 20th century.

Assessments

1x1250wd mid semester draft (25%), 1xoral presentation (equivalent to 500wd) (10%), 1x1750wd research essay (35%), 1x1000wd mid semester test (20%), tutorial participation (10%)

Classes

1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

12 credit points from subject areas listed in Table A in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook

The information displayed above is indicative only as online information is subject to change without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney