| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PHIL12-203 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
How can the profound teachings of Buddhism illuminate our understanding of existence, inner peace, and the interconnectedness of all beings? This subject will give you both knowledge and practical experience of Buddhist philosophy. Immerse yourself in the traditions of Zen, Mahayana, and Theravada Buddhism, and gain insight into karma, rebirth, and cosmology. Engage in an in-depth study of key texts and explore the contemporary relevance of Buddhism in different aspects of life. You will learn mediation practice and have the opportunity to visit local a Buddhist Temple.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Identify, analyse, evaluate and communicate broad and coherent theoretical knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, culture and history.
- Independently and in teams, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems related to Buddhist philosophy, culture and history.
- Apply knowledge of Buddhist philosophy to professional work and/or further learning, demonstrating well-developed judgement and responsibility.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2025 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- September 2024 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- January 2024 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- September 2023 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- January 2023 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- September 2022 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- January 2022 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- January 2020 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- September 2019 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- January 2019 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- September 2018 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- January 2018 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
- September 2017 [Standard - Buddhist Philosophy]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024 Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 -
January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025 Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 1: | 23/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 2: | 30/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
| Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Cancellation 1: | 03/02/2025 |
| Cancellation 2: | 10/02/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |