| Unit name | The Practice of Theravada Buddhism in Asia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRSM0018 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Langer |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
A study of the practice of Theravda Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand and Cambodia. After a brief look at the history of Buddhism in these coun�tries, the unit concentrates on lay and monastic practice in both the ancient and mod�ern period. Topics covered include the stages of the path of medita�tion, monasti�cism, Buddhism and spirit cults, esoteric meditation systems, the re�lationship be�tween the monk and the laity, the position of women and Buddhist nuns.
