Living the Dharma in America: Perspectives on Race and Buddhism

5 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

Seminar, three hours. Deconstruction of and deeper histories behind images of Buddhism such as bald, saffron-robbed monks; ornate, golden temples with scent of incense; serene Zen meditation centers; and popular Buddhists from Richard Gere to Thich Nhat Hanh to the Dalai Lama. P/NP or letter grading.