Philosophy of Buddhism

 

Syllabus

Course Plan

 

 

Exam #1 Study Questions

Essay Topics

 

Overheads

7.13

Philosophical Background

The Life of the Buddha

Basic Cosmology and Metaphysics

Cosmology

Sermon at Deer Park

 

 

7.15-7.20

4 Noble Truths

5 Skandhas

The Holy 8-Fold Path

12-Fold Chain

First and second Noble Truths

The 8 fold path and the 12 fold chain


 

7.22-8.12

Pre-Mahayana and Mahayana Intro

Madhyamaka Intro

Emptiness

Causation

Time

Substance, Self, and Nirvana

Yogacara/Cittamatra

 

 

 

Some helpful internet resources

Materials on Pali Canon and Theravada

The Australian National University Asian Studies Site