Meditation and Arts in Zen Buddhism
SU Intro Seminar - Freshman
Main Campus
Course Description
This course examines Zen (Chan) Buddhism through its historical development in China and Japan and its transmission to the United States. Students will explore key practices, philosophy, rituals, poetry, paintings, and music, by engaging with classical texts, modern scholarship, and artworks. The course also incorporates short guided meditations, guest lectures, and a field trip to deepen understanding of Zen practice and its lived traditions.
RELIGST 17N
Units: 3
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Typically Offered
Not Available
Grading Basis
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Class Level
Undergraduate
Instructional Mode
In Person
Gen Ed Requirement(s)
WAYS - Aesthetic and Interpretive Inquiry (AII)
WAYS - Exploring Difference and Power (EDP)