Embark on a captivating journey through the intricacies of Zen Buddhism. This course offers an in-depth exploration of its rich history, core tenets, and relevance in both Eastern and Western societies. Delve into a diverse array of perspectives, from philosophy and history to psychology and contemporary applications. By the course’s conclusion, you will possess a profound grasp of Zen Buddhism’s fundamental principles, the capacity to discern its unique features within the wider Buddhist context, and an awareness of its profound influence on Asian and Western cultures. Gain invaluable insights into life, wellness, and mindfulness practices.
Required Reading
Zen Action, Zen Person by T. P.Kasulis, University of Hawaii Press (February 1, 1989)ISBN-13: 978-0824810238
Zen Buddhism and Psychoanalysis by Erich Fromm (Author), D. T. Suzuki (Author), Richard De Martino, Harpercollins; Underlining edition (June 1970) ISBN-10: 0060901756, ISBN-13: 978-0060901752. (Out of print. Please buy used books from Amazon.)
Zen Baggage: A Pilgrimage to China by Bill Porter. Counterpoint; Reprint edition (January 13, 2010)ISBN-10: 9781582435404; ISBN-13: 978-1582435404
Shoes Outside the Door: Desire, Devotion, and Excess at San Francisco Zen Center by Michael Downing Counterpoint (September 3, 2002)ISBN-10: 1582432546;ISBN-13: 978-1582432540.
Zen Sourcebook: Traditional Documents from China, Korea, and Japan. Ed. Stephen Addiss, with Stanley Lombardo and Judith Roitman. Indianapolis/Cambridge: Hackett Publishing Company, 2008. ISBN-10: 9780872209091.
Meet Your Instructor
JIANG WU is a Professor in East Asian Studies and Director of the Center for Buddhist Studies at the University of Arizona. He holds a PhD from Harvard, and his research focuses on 17th-century Chinese Buddhism. Specifically, Professor Wu has focused on Chan/Zen Buddhism, the role of Buddhist canons in the formation of East Asian Buddhist culture, and the historical exchanges between Chinese Buddhism and Japanese Buddhism. He is the author of two books, the editor of three, and has written numerous articles.
Location
POETRY CENTER
Dorothy Rubel Room
1508 E Helen
Tucson, AZ 85721
United States
Located on the SE corner of Helen Street and Vine Avenue, one block north of Speedway and three blocks west of Campbell Ave.
