Buddhist Traditions in India and Southeast Asia
Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
REL-2704 prerequisites
Where REL-2704 counts
Counts toward 7 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- EALC 3-YEAR BA IN EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES
- EALC 4-YEAR BA IN EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES
- IDS 3-YEAR BA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
- IDS 4-YEAR BA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
- REL 3-YEAR BA IN RELIGION & CULTURE
- REL 4-YEAR BA IN RELIGION & CULTURE
- REL HONOURS BA IN RELIGION & CULTURE
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
The course examines Buddhist beliefs and practices, focusing on the life and teachings of Gautama, the historical founder, the interpretation of his message in the Theravada tradition, and the development of Mahayana tradition in India. Special attention is given to examining the scriptural literature upon which these traditions are based and the spread of Theravada traditions to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.