Buddhism - Period 1

This module is an introduction to Buddhism as religion, philosophy soteriology, psychyology and social-historical movement. In the module, the origins, nature and spread of Buddhism will be covered. Topics that will be discussed include: the life of the Buddha, Buddhist sutras, early Buddhism and theravada, great vehicle mahayana),diamond vehicle (vajrayana), new vehicle (Navayana), the moral path of Buddhism, interpretations of the Buddha, devotional Buddhism (Pure Land), the perfection of wisdom, the bodhisattva path and compassion, and vipassana and zazen meditation.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.