REL 295-03 - Special Topic: Buddhism and the Environment

4 credits (Fall)

Despite the popular perception of Buddhism as a religion that is based on ideals of renunciation, the Buddhist tradition in its varied cultural manifestations has always been concerned with the world around it. This course will provide a survey of classic Buddhist texts that engage with the environment, and the role of humans within that environment, as well as indigenous forms of environmentalism in different Buddhist cultures.

Prerequisite: REL 101, REL 102, REL 103, REL 104 or second-year standing.
Instructor: Bhutia