* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Download HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Noble Eightfold Path wikipedia , lookup
Yiqiejing yinyi (Xuanying) wikipedia , lookup
Buddha-nature wikipedia , lookup
Tara (Buddhism) wikipedia , lookup
Sanghyang Adi Buddha wikipedia , lookup
Buddhist influences on print technology wikipedia , lookup
Buddhist texts wikipedia , lookup
Pratītyasamutpāda wikipedia , lookup
Dhyāna in Buddhism wikipedia , lookup
Nirvana (Buddhism) wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism and violence wikipedia , lookup
Buddhist philosophy wikipedia , lookup
Buddhist art wikipedia , lookup
Persecution of Buddhists wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism in Cambodia wikipedia , lookup
Early Buddhist schools wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism in the United States wikipedia , lookup
Buddhist ethics wikipedia , lookup
Greco-Buddhism wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism and psychology wikipedia , lookup
Enlightenment in Buddhism wikipedia , lookup
Korean Buddhism wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism in Thailand wikipedia , lookup
Triratna Buddhist Community wikipedia , lookup
History of Buddhism wikipedia , lookup
Chinese Buddhism wikipedia , lookup
History of Buddhism in Cambodia wikipedia , lookup
Dalit Buddhist movement wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism and sexual orientation wikipedia , lookup
History of Buddhism in India wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism in Japan wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism and Western philosophy wikipedia , lookup
Women in Buddhism wikipedia , lookup
Buddhism in Vietnam wikipedia , lookup
Decline of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent wikipedia , lookup
1 of (5) HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 1. COURSE TITLE Buddhism 2. COURSE CODE REL 1240 3. NO. OF UNITS 3 4. OFFERING DEPARTMENT Department of Religion and Philosophy 5. AIMS & OBJECTIVES (1) To help develop students’ ability to study Buddhism in a critical, independent and systematic way. (2) To acquire basic knowledge of the development of Buddhism and examine critically the teachings of Buddhism. (3) To relate the relevance of Buddhist ideas and values for moral, ethical and socio-cultural problems in contemporary world. 6. COURSE DESCRIPTION/ CONTENT This is an introductory study of Buddhism, giving a comprehensive view of the historical development and fundamental ideas of Buddhism. While the course puts emphasis on the philosophy of the major schools of Buddhism, it also will give attention to their religious practices. Outline Content: I. Introduction a. b. c. d. e. A historical sketch The nature of Buddhism The founder of Buddhism: The Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha The Four Noble Truths and the Three Dharma Imprints The Five Percepts and the Buddhist Ethical Principles II. Theravada Buddhism a. Karma, Rebirth and Eightfold Path REL1240 Buddhism.doc 29 June 2017 2 of (5) b. The Understanding of the World and Mind - The Concept of Causation c. Liberation – Nirvana III. Mahayana Buddhism a. Dual Empolyment of Compassion and Wisdom b. Emptiness (Sunyata) c. The Changing concepts of Buddha and Bodhisattva. d. The differences and similarities between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. IV. Two Major Chinese Buddhist Schools a. The Chan School b. The Pure Land School V. Tibetan Buddhism and Esoteric Buddhism a. b. c. d. The differences between “exoteric Buddhism”(kengyo) and “esoteric Buddhism”(mikkyo) The Triple Employment of Three Mysteries (sanmitsu) and the Importance of Guru. The Diamond Realm (konggokai) and the Matrix Realm (taizokai) The Four Tibetan Schools. VI. Buddhist Engagements in the Modern World: The Humanistic Buddhism a. b. c. Two Paradigms: This-Worldly and the Other-Worldly What are the contributions of Christianity in the revitalization of Modern Buddhism? What are the roles and importance of social engagement? VII. Modern Conflicts and Disputes over Ethical and Socio-political Issues: a. Buddhist Stands on Ecology b. Buddhist Stands in Capital Punishment c. Buddhist Ideas on Animal Rights d. Buddhist Ideas of Environmental Ethics e. f. 7. Buddhist Stands on Sex and Gambling. Buddhist Stands on Political Engagement COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILOS) CILO By the end of the course, students should be able to: CILO 1 Explain the main ideas, development and practices of Buddhism and provide arguments for or against the Buddhist worldviews and the basic teachings. REL1240 Buddhism.doc 29 June 2017 3 of (5) CILO 2 Demonstrate critical, analytical and interpretative abilities in understanding and evaluating key teachings and major ethical principles of Buddhism. 8. CILO 3 Identify the key features of Theravada Buddhism, Chinese Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism. CILO 4 Explain the differences between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism, and between “exoteric Buddhism” and “esoteric Buddhism.” CILO 5 Apply basic Buddhist teachings in interpreting and solving contemporary ethical and socio-cultural issues and real life cases. TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES (TLAS) CILO No. TLAs CILO 1 CILO 2 Lectures will be conducted with relevant audio and video aids and guest talks to introduce the students to key teachings and practises of Buddhism. The students will: a. Be given lecture notes and readings to assist them in acquiring knowledge and understanding of the main ideas of Buddhist teachings. b. Be given hands-on experience of Buddhist practice through study tours to nearby Meditation Centre and/or Buddhist temples. Rituals of repentance and Zazen will be focused on. c. Be given short questions to help them to interpret and analyze the arguments for or against religious and philosophical issues in Chan and Pure Land Sects. d. Be working in teams to perform a drama to demonstrate their understandings of Buddhist Five Precepts and make their own judgments. CILO 3 e. Be given quizzes to help them to grasp the differences between Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism and identify differences between “exoteric Buddhism” and “esoteric Buddhism.” CILO 4 f. Be given tutorial exercises to help students to relate some key Buddhist notions to contemporary moral, ethical or socio-cultural problems. g. Be working in teams to provide term papers on issues concerning conflict and disputes over modern ethical and socio-cultural issues. In the term paper, students are required to demonstrate their understanding of relevant ideas and concepts in Buddhism and relate the relevance of these religious ideas and values for contemporary ethical and socio-cultural issues such as environmental ethics, political engagement etc. Arguments for and against these Buddhist stands should be explained and evaluated. REL1240 Buddhism.doc 29 June 2017 4 of (5) 9. ASSESSMENT METHODS (AMS) Type of Assessment Weighting CILOs to be Description of Assessment Tasks addressed Quizzes 25% 1-3 Quizzes will assess and reward students’ facility with concepts and cases from lectures and readings. Assignments 25% 2, 4 Assignments and tutorial exercises will assess the students’ ability to interpret and analyze the arguments for or against religious and philosophical issues in Chan and Pure Land Sects and to relate some key Buddhist notions to contemporary moral, ethical or socio-cultural problems. Final Exam 20% 1-4 The examination will test the students’ ability to understand the main ideas and development of Buddhism, apply Buddhist ideas and values in their interpretations of modern socio-cultural issue(s), and provide critical assessments. Oral 15% 2, 4 Class discussions will encourage, reward, and assess students’ active contributions to analysis and their active engagement with other students presentation and in-class participation Drama 10. 15% 2 To demonstrate students’ understandings of Buddhist Five Precepts and their abilities to make reasonable judgments TEXTBOOKS / RECOMMENDED READINGS Berkwitz, Stephen C. South Asian Buddhism: A Survey. London; New York: Routledge, 2010. Cantwell, Cathy. Buddhism: the Basics. London; New York: Routledge, 2010. Conze, E. Buddhism: Its Essence and Development. New York: Harper & Row, 1975. Edkins, J. Chinese Buddhism. San Francisco: Chinese Materials Centre, 1976. Kalupahana, D. J. Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1976. Kapstein, Matthew T. ed. Buddhism between Tibet and China. Boston: Wisdom Publications, 2009. King, Sallie B. Socially Engaged Buddhism. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2009. Mitchell, Donald W. Buddhism: Introducing the Buddhist Experience. New York: Oxford REL1240 Buddhism.doc 29 June 2017 5 of (5) University Press, 2008. Park, Jin Y. Buddhism and Postmodernity: Zen, Huayan, and the Possibility of Buddhist Postmodern Ethics. Lanham: Lexington Books, 2008. Robinson, R. H. and Johnson, W. L. The Buddhist Religion: A Historical Introduction. 3rd ed., California: Wadsworth, Inc., 1982. Williams, Paul. Buddhist Thought: A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition. London; New York: Routledge, 2000. _______. Mahayana Buddhism: the Doctrinal Foundation. London; New York : Routledge, 2009. 方立天:《中國佛教哲學要義》北京:中國人民大學出版社,2002。 木村泰賢撰,演培法師譯:《大乘佛敎思想論》臺北:慧日講堂,1978。 平川彰:《印度佛教史》臺北:商周出版社,2002。 印順:《空之探究》臺北:正聞出版社,1985。 牟宗三:《佛性與般若》臺北:臺灣學生書局,1988。 吳汝鈞:《中國佛學的現代詮釋》臺北:文津出版社,1995。 宋立道:《從印度佛敎到泰國佛敎》臺北:東大圖書公司,2002。 金山正好:《東亞佛敎史》臺北:文津出版社有限公司,2001。 高觀如:《大乘佛敎槪述》臺北:長春樹書坊,1984。 黃維忠:《佛光西漸──藏傳佛敎大趨勢》西寧:靑海人民出版社,1997。 楊延康:《藏傳佛教》北京:中華書局,2008。 增谷文雄:《根本佛敎與大乘佛敎》臺北:大展出版社,1996。 韓廷傑:《南傳上座部佛敎槪論》臺北:文津出版社,2001。 [Revised by Ng YN] REL1240 Buddhism.doc 29 June 2017