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A SURVEY OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM

ASIAN/RELIGST 307
Course Description

By studying the distinctively Tibetan forms of Buddhism, we also examine more general issues, such as the relationship between theory and practice, ancient meditation and mind training, the politics of "world making", and the connection between identity and experience. Not open to students with credit for LCA 421 prior to Fall 2019.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.76

-1.63% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.55% from Historical

A Rate
93%

4.1% from Historical

Class Size
100

52.28% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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