
The Guildford Institute
An Introduction to Buddhism
Religion has played a highly important part in the lives of human beings. This course is an introduction to one of the great religions of the world, Buddhism. We will consider its origins and early historical development, as well as its key beliefs. We will also consider the foundations of its ethics and its philosophy.
No prior specialist knowledge is required to attend this course. Recommended, but not essential reading:
Smart, N., The World’s Religions (Cambridge)
Gethin, R., The Foundations of Buddhism (Oxford)