Introduction to Buddhism in the Modern World 2400-OG-EN-BWŚ

(in Polish) Contact hours with teacher: np. - participation in discussion seminar -30 hrs - consultations - 15 hrs Self-study hours: np. - preparation of presentation - 25 hrs - reading literature- 30 hrs Altogether: 100 hrs (4 ECTS)

(in Polish) Student has basic knowledge of the establishment and development of buddism and is familiar with the life story and philosophy of Buddha Sakyamuni. Moreover, he/she posses knowledge about buddhist traditions, their expansion and is acquainted with buddhist modernism

(in Polish) Student is able to recognize the differences between buddhism and other world religions; he/she is capable of identifying the variance of buddhist sects. Furthermore can explain how buddhist traditions appeared and settled in the western world, can recognize the influence of dharma in contemporary science and art.

(in Polish) Student is aware of buddhist values and practices. Recognizes the diversity of buddhist teachings and the results of their application in the western world. He/she understands the need for the development of socially engaged Buddhism.

(in Polish) expository teaching methods: participatory lecture, narration; discussion, exploratory teaching methods: presentation of a paper, brainstorming.

elective course

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