Unit information: The Origins and Development of Zen Buddhism in 2012/13

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Unit name The Origins and Development of Zen Buddhism
Unit code THRSM0028
Credit points 20
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Dr. Kieschnick
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None
Co-requisites

None
School/department Department of Religion and Theology
Faculty Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit examines the history of Zen buddhism, from its origins in medieval China to later developments in Korea, Vietnam and Japan. Themes covered will include the teachings of key texts and figures, well-known stories, monastic life in Zen monasteries and the introduction of Zen to the West.

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