The Spectrum of Philosophies among the Earth's Religions....

The profundity of human thought through moving sight and sound

Edited by Dr. James K. Powell II – Introduction

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What the Buddha Taught

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Readings

It is expected you will have read the texts below by week two of class and watched the accompanying videos. The answers to the online quiz can be found among the texts and the videographies below, as well as lectures in class.

Textbook Reading

Buddhism: the E-Book: “Buddha” pp. 50-76

What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula Ch. 1

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Readings in addition to the textbook (optional)

Buddhism

Quick, definitional readings (wiki)

Buddhism: an Overview

The Human Buddha:  Gautama Siddhartha Śākyamuni

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PowellPoint:

Buddha

His Life and Times

His thought

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The Insider's Perspective

Theravāda from Access to Insight, an "Insider's View" with basic definitions of Buddhist perspectives.

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