| Winter Term 2026 Buddhist Wisdom Texts: The Heart Sutra - 2144 - EAST 261 |
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Catalog Description : This course examines the Heart Sutra, a short work that conveys the essence of Buddhist philosophy. Student learn to read the text in Tibetan (developing skills in pronunciation, basic grammar, and vocabulary). Students also engage English-language readings that explore philosophy, history, geography and gender in the Heart Sutra. Vocabulary and reading quizzes, short translations, short paper. Attributes: Cross-Listed Course, Course for First Year Students, GER Global Diversity, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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