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Introduction to Buddhism, Mindfulness, and Meditation
MIT 21G .015

Course Information

Description

Companion to the Fitness and Meditation class offered through MIT's Wellness program. Introduces students to the basic ideas of Buddhism, the history of Buddhism's transmission through East Asia, and core aspects of the philosophy of Humanistic Buddhism, including the role of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhist practice. Meets with the MIT Wellness Fitness and Meditation class; students must enroll in both to receive credit. Subject can count toward the 6-unit discovery-focused credit limit for first-year students.

Class Notes

See MIT Schedule for times and locations; 

Faculty: Emma Teng; 

Prereq: None; 

Subject Level: Undergraduate

School Non-Harvard
Units 1
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Course Component Regular Course
Grading Basis MIT Optional (PNP/AUD)