Buddhism and Anti-racism
Explores race and racism in the Buddhist tradition, focusing on American Buddhism, the experiences of Black American Buddhists and other Buddhists of color, and how Buddhism may help dismantle racism.
Summary
What you’ll be able to do
Interpret written and oral analysis of primary and secondary sources about Buddhism, racism, and anti-racism.
Utilize various resources and methods for research across disciplinary lines.
Compare diverse systems of value and belief in speech and writing.
Interpret the interrelationships and impact of Buddhist worldviews and communities in the United States and globally.
Articulate how the past has affected present-day circumstances regarding race and racial inequities in Buddhist communities in the U.S.
Recognize cultural assumptions and knowledge claims about race, ethnicity, and religion.
Empathize with the cultural perspectives, worldviews, and religious beliefs of others.
Apply course concepts to their lives outside the classroom by respectfully participating in our multicultural society.
Source: UW Guide
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An exploration of race and racism within the Buddhist tradition, with a focus on American Buddhism, the experiences of Black American Buddhists and other Buddhists of color, and how aspects of Buddhism may contribute to dismantling racism.
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Topics
- Race and racism within the Buddhist tradition, specifically American Buddhism and the experiences of Buddhists of color.
- How aspects of Buddhism may contribute to dismantling racism.
- The historical impact on present-day race and racial inequities in U.S. Buddhist communities.
Skills
- Interpreting written and oral analyses of primary and secondary sources regarding Buddhism, racism, and anti-racism.
- Utilizing various resources and methods for interdisciplinary research.
- Interpreting the interrelationships and global impact of Buddhist worldviews and communities.
- Recognizing cultural assumptions and knowledge claims concerning race, ethnicity, and religion.
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