Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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RELI 333 001 (CRN: 14964)
KNOWING BODY/GLOWING MIND
Long Title: KNOWING BODY/GLOWING MIND: BUDDHIST ARTS OF CONTEMPLATION AND ANALYSIS
Department: Religion
Instructor: Klein, Anne
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 7
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 21-MAY-2026 12:37AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
16-DEC-2025
7:00PM - 10:00PM T
Description: Buddhism is a performing art engaging both mind and body. Our course investigates Buddhist and other literature, epistemology and rituals with an eye to how they speak to contemplative practice. Contemplative practice itself, in class and out, supplements our exploration of the interplay between traditional Asian and contemporary Western perspectives. Cross-list: RELI 573. Recommended prerequisite(s): One course in Buddhism. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 333 if student has credit for RELI 573. Repeatable for Credit.