Introduction to Buddhism

Online Course Materials

Edited by Dr. James K. Powell II

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Indian Buddhism:

New Schools of Thought

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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: “Dharma” pp. 77-102

What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula Ch. 2

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PowellPoint:

The evolution Buddhist schools

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The Insider's View:

Access to Insight, the Theravada or “Elders Doctrine”perspective.

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