Buddhist Traditions in East Asia
Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
REL-2718 prerequisites
Taking REL-2718 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- REL-4720Topics in Japanese Culture and Society
Description
This course traces the historical development of Mahayana (Great Vehicle) Buddhism in East Asia, focusing on the founding of East Asian Buddhist traditions in China, and their transmission to Korea and Japan. The course introduces the major beliefs and practices associated with East Asian Buddhism, the schools, figures, and texts that form the traditions that have flourished in East Asian countries. In addition to Chinese Buddhist developments, the course examines the adaptation of Chinese Buddhist traditions in Korea and Japan.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and EALC-2718.
Cross-listed
EALC-2718(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.