Universität Wien

140253 UE Selected Passages on the Topic of Bodhicitta (2012W)

Continuous assessment of course work

Details

max. 24 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 09.10. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 16.10. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 23.10. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 30.10. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 06.11. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 13.11. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 20.11. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 27.11. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 04.12. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 11.12. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 18.12. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 08.01. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 15.01. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 22.01. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25
Tuesday 29.01. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 1 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-25

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The concept of bodhicitta (Tib.: byang chub sems) in its sense of the resolve to become a buddha is fundamental to Mahayana thought and practice. The Mahayanist bodhisattva is defined, directed and inspired by bodhicitta. Although neither the term nor the idea of bodhicitta are found in early Buddhist texts, some of the seeds of and impulses behind the concept can be traced in these sources.

In order to accommodate non-German speakers, the course will be conducted in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation will be based on regular attendance, preparation of assigned readings, and active participation in class discussions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course aims to explore the influences and developments that gave rise to the notion of bodhicitta, and to examine the full-fledged idea as it is presented in its various aspects in Indian and Tibetan primary sources.

Examination topics

Reading list

Literature will be provided during the first class.

Association in the course directory

BA17b, MAB2, MAT2

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