Religion from the Land of Dragons: Course

Cluster for Fall 18The Religious Studies Department is offering a cluster of courses focusing on East Asian Spiritual traditions. These courses can be taken individually, or they can be combined to increase focus and deepen understanding.

For more information, contact: Prof. Herbrechtsmeier, wh1@humboldt.edu

OrProf. Biondo, vfb2@humboldt.edu

These classes include: RS 391 Wisdom of the TaoRS 345 Taijiquan (CR/NC)RS 394 City of 10,000 Buddhas (CR/NC)RS 394 Zen Weekend (CR/NC)

Each of these classes will function as a stand-alone class that offers an introduction to its own specific topic. But students are encouraged to sign up for two or three or even all four of these classes to deepen their understanding and broaden their exposure. For those students who sign up for RS 391 Wisdom of the Tao and 345 Taiji, we will work together 5 days per week, which will enable us to build relationships among ourselves, and to intensify our exposure to Zen, Taoism, and the spiritual arts of China, Korea, and Japan.

Wisdom of theTaoRS 391Fall 18

This course is an introduction to East Asian spirituality and consciousness deriving from Taoist, Confucian, and Zen Buddhist traditions. Readings include foundational classics such at I Ching, Tao TeChing, Chuang Tzu, Analects of Confucius, and the Platform Sutra. Other topics to be decided by the class.

Class meets Fall 2018: TTh 3:00-4:20 pm FH 236For more information, contact Prof. Herbrechtsmeier,

wh1@humboldt.edu

• Intense Discussion• Experience Meditation• Linked with Taoist and

Zen Groups• Emphasis on Trans-

formation of Consciousness

• Build Relationship with other students in learning community

• Other options decided by class (e.g., films, martial arts)

Wisdom of the Tao links with other classes to deepen experience and provide broader exposure for students who want a semester of intensive study in East Asian Spirituality. Consider also these classes:

RS 345 TaijiquanRS 394 City of 10,000 BuddhasRS 394 Zen Weekend

T’ai Chi Ch’üan(Taijiquan)

RS 345

This course offers the opportunity to study principles of Taoism through the practice of Taiji (T’ai Chi). The emphasis of the course is on learning and practicing Taiji (Wu Style), and on experiencing the effects of consciousness transformation. We will also learn various exercises deriving from Qigong and Xing Yi Quan, and consider classic Chinese texts such as the Tao Te Ching, Confucius’ Analects, and the I Ching. The course is CR/NC, in order to emphasize the sheer joy of learning, and to limit the effects of judgment, evaluation, and ranking.

Class meets Fall 2018: MWF 8:00am Gist 102

For more information, contact Prof. Herbrechtsmeier, wh1@humboldt.edu

City of 10,000 BuddhasRS 394 Fall 18

Students travel to CTTB near Ukiah. Opportunity to learnmeditation, chanting, other spiritual practices. Lectures anddiscussions with monks and nuns who have years of Buddhistpractice. Fantastic exposure to Buddhism.

Class meets Fall 2018: Sep 28-30For more information, contact Prof. Herbrechtsmeier,

wh1@humboldt.edu

• Stay at CTTB for 3 days.

• Experience Ritual• Instruction in

Meditation and Taiji• Great Vegetarian

Food• Over 20 years of

HSU students visiting CTTB

• Meet the Peacocks!!

EXPERIENCE ZENBUDDHISM

RS 394 – CRN 42074November 1, 3, & 4, 2018

1 Unit – Open to All MajorsFor Info or a permission code, contact

Dr. Vince Biondo at vfb2@humboldt.edu

Learn and practice Zen meditation techniques, both sitting and walking.

Listen to Dharma talks given by esteemed Zen teachers.Explore the questions of Zen philosophy.

Experience the calm of a silent meditation retreat.