This course is designed as an introduction to the diverse yet interrelated religious traditions described as"Hinduism." We will examine these traditions through a cultural immersion, achieved through:
Close reading of classic texts such as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras;
Sensual immersion in, and study of, Hinduism’s sacred images and sound;
Study of the psychospiritual healing practices of yoga psychology and ayurvedic medicine, and
Engagement in contemplative practices rooted in Hinduism.
Throughout the discussion aspect of this course, we will be engaging in, and developing skills in, intercultural dialogue, so that this encounter with an ancient wisdom tradition supports us in engaging with our diverse communities in the here-and-now of everyday life.
- Teacher: Ji Hyang Padma