RCS 301Socially Engaged Buddhism

What does Buddhism have to say about engagement with contemporary social issues, such as peacemaking, environmentalism, political reform, race and gender concerns, and LGBTQ+ rights? How do Buddhists combat social injustice, poverty, lack of health care, and other sources of suffering? Do mindfulness, loving-kindness meditation, and other Buddhist practices have a role in social transformation? These and other questions at the nexus of Buddhism and social engagement are examined through experiential learning exercises, readings, and guided research projects.