Course Text: Buddha by Karen Armstrong

Many know the Buddha only from seeing countless serene, iconic images. But what of the man himself and the world he lived in? What did he actually do in his roughly eighty years on earth that spawned one of the greatest religions in world history?

In this course we explore the life of the Buddha and dive deeper into this iconic figure whose influence is still felt today.

Lessons

Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Renunciation
Week 3: Quest
Week 4: Enlightenment
Week 5: Dhamma
Week 6: Mission
Week 7: Parinibbana
Week 8: Final Paper