Zen and the Art of Nothingness

Jiang Wu
Spring 2025
Tuesday |  
2 PM - 4 PM
March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025
Course Format: Hybrid
Location: Main Campus
Tuition: $195

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.

Please Note: Spring 2025 course registration will open on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 8 AM (AZ Time).

Meet Your Instructor

Professor; Director, Center of Buddhist Studies

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.

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