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CAH5749 - History of Chinese Buddhist Thought

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Chinese and History
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

Buddhism has been playing an enormous role in shaping the mindset of the Chinese people, affecting their aesthetics, politics, literature, philosophy, medicine etc. The course is a comprehensive survey of Chinese Buddhist thought. It will explore the growth and transformation of the beliefs, doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped the historical trajectories of Buddhism in Chinese history, and evaluate the overall impact of Buddhism on Chinese religious, social, and cultural life.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

CAH5749.pdf

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