# ASIAN/RELIGST 650: Proseminar in Buddhist Thought | UW–Madison

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### subjects

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### title

PROSEMINAR IN BUDDHIST THOUGHT

### description

Advanced topics in theories focused on the mechanisms of contemplative practices such as mindfulness, focused attention and compassion practices, with special emphasis on the interaction of traditional theories from contemplative traditions such as Buddhism and more recent theoretical accounts in psychology and cognitive science.

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A proseminar exploring Buddhist thought through the lens of contemplative practices like mindfulness and compassion, linking traditional theories with modern psychology and cognitive science.

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* Contemplative practices: mindfulness, focused attention, compassion
* Traditional Buddhist theories
* Psychology and cognitive science accounts

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#### graded

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#### traces

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#### results

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## following

None recorded.