RELG 560 Buddhist Poetry

3 credits · Religious Studies · Faculty of Arts · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Since the time of Buddha, poetry has been used by Buddhist to express devotion, to compose philosophical treatises, and to communicate insight into the experience of awakening. The seminar's content will vary, treating the history, poetics, esthetics, roles and genres of Buddhist poetry in India, Ti…

Prerequisites

RELG 252 or RELG 253 or RELG 344 or permission of the instructor This course is expected to be offered every 3 years Readings will be English translations of the original texts

Prerequisite courses: RELG 252, RELG 253, RELG 344

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