in UWest Online |  Along the Silk Road by Dr. Lewis Lancaster in UWest Online |
 The Study of Chinese Buddhism by Dr. Lewis Lancaster in ICBS |  The East Asian Context of Buddhism by Dr. Robert Buswell in ICBS |  The Timing of Yogacara Resurgence in the Ming Dynasty by Dr. William Chu in ICBS |  A Medieval Buddhist Illustrated Narrative Between Central Asia and China by Dr. Victor Mair in ICBS |
In this course Dr. Lewis Lancaster starts by discussing the possible origins and timeline of development of the family of texts known as the Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom). The concept and role of the Bodhisattva in Mahayana is explored, as well as insight into the deeper meanings and implications are also examined. In this short lecture sample and recommended web readings provided by Dr. Lancaster, the nature of Self, the Bodhisattva and Mental formations are explored.
This lesson is from the Online Class XSREL435: Tibetan Buddhism. The rest of the course follows a historical perspective of the development of Tibetan Buddhism, including the doctrines, lineages and the often misunderstood Tantric teachings and practices.
The course this lesson includes a guest lecture by the Lama.
In Spring of 2003 the UWest Religious Studies Department sponsored a special lecture series titled Religion and War in response to the build up and eventual invasion of Iraq by the U.S. led coalition.
Dr. Thich An-hue's presentation on Buddhism and War, in which he begins his talk with a short play, presents a person coming across a Shaolin trained monk who has mastered the martial arts.
