This unit provides a survey of the major issues and developments in Buddhism's 2500 year history from its beginnings in India to subsequent developments in other parts of Asia, such as Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, and its transmission to the West in the modern era. Students will be introduced to Buddhist thought, practices, literature, and artistic expressions, as well as academic approaches to the study of Buddhism.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 Junior credit points in units of study listed in Table A |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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BDST1602 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Chiew Hui Hui Ho, chiewhui.ho@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Chiew Hui Hui Ho, chiewhui.ho@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Chiew Hui Hui Ho, chiewhui.ho@sydney.edu.au |