Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Doshisha University
Course Title:
Japanese Thought and Religion
Course Number:
99100010-001
Course Description:
This 15 weeks academic course introduces the Zen culture of Kyoto to Japanese and foreign students of Doshisha University. Especially，it focuses on the main teachings， philosophical values，aesthetics，practices and applications for daily life. By doing specific activities， writing assignments and oral presentations, students increase their knowledge and the meaning of what has been learnt from their interactions and shared experiences. Comparisons between the different branches of Japanese Zen, and the Zen manifestations in other countries will be held to strengthen final debates and discussions as well as to help the formation of group-research projects for final evaluation. The course is structured in three sessions， each one of five weeks. The first two sessions (10 weeks) are defined as 'Knowledge-based Learning'. Through the themes studied an understanding of Zen doctrine，schools， rituals， meditation， aesthetics and the Japanese mind are pursued to increase self-endurance and sensitiveness toward life and all living things.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
RELI 212
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