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Study and meditate while living in a monastery near the site of Buddha Shakyamuni’s enlightenment. Explore Buddhism in India through interdisciplinary courses and Buddhist meditation traditions—plus a unique opportunity to conduct rigorous independent research in the field. COURSES • Buddhist Philosophy • Contemporary Buddhist Culture • History of South Asian Buddhism CREDIT 16 semester credits Learn more at go.carleton.edu/buddhismindia Carleton College, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, now operates the long-established Buddhist Studies in India program previously offered by Antioch Education Abroad. One North College Street Northfield MN 55057 (507) 222-4435 [email protected] go.carleton.edu/engage • Buddhist Meditation Traditions • Independent Study/Field Research • Hindi or Tibetan Language Buddhist Studies in India Bodh Gaya, India FALL SEMESTER Apply by March 15

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Page 1: Buddhist Studies in India...Buddhist Studies in India Bodh Gaya, India ALL SEMESTER Apply by March 15 MEDITATION TRADITIONS Instruction in basic meditation techniques will be given

Study and meditate while living in a monastery near the site of Buddha Shakyamuni’s enlightenment.Explore Buddhism in India through interdisciplinary courses and Buddhist meditation traditions—plus a unique opportunity to conduct rigorous independent research in the field.

COURSES• Buddhist Philosophy• Contemporary Buddhist Culture • History of South Asian Buddhism

CREDIT16 semester credits

Learn more at go.carleton.edu/buddhismindia

Carleton College, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, now operates the long-established Buddhist Studies in India program previously offered by Antioch Education Abroad. One North College StreetNorthfield MN 55057

(507) 222-4435 [email protected]

go.carleton.edu/engage

• Buddhist Meditation Traditions • Independent Study/Field Research• Hindi or Tibetan Language

Buddhist Studies in IndiaBodh Gaya, India

FALL

SEMESTER

Apply by March 15

Page 2: Buddhist Studies in India...Buddhist Studies in India Bodh Gaya, India ALL SEMESTER Apply by March 15 MEDITATION TRADITIONS Instruction in basic meditation techniques will be given

MEDITATION TRADITIONSInstruction in basic meditation techniques will be given from the major Buddhist traditions: Vipassana, Zazen, and Dzogchen.

INDEPENDENT STUDY Participants spend the final month working on independent study projects which build on their earlier coursework. This may involve travel to other parts of India or neighboring countries.

CREDIT Students enroll in 16 semester credits through Carleton College.

LEADERSHIP The program is led by Arthur McKeown, PhD, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies, Carleton College. Professor Robert Pryor, program director since 1979, continues as Consulting Director.

LOCATION Bodh Gaya is a unique pilgrimage center in northern India and home to more than 40 Buddhist temples within a largely Hindu and Muslim community. Students live in a Burmese Vihar, or monastery, where our highly qualified team of faculty and on-site staff provide an engaging and supportive environment.

COURSES • Buddhist Philosophy• History of South Asian Buddhism• Contemporary Buddhist Culture• Hindi or Tibetan Language• Buddhist Meditation Traditions• Independent Study/Field Research

LANGUAGEAll coursework is conducted in English. Students may elect to take classes in introductory or intermediate Hindi or introductory Tibetan.

FALL SEMESTERApply by March 15

Buddhist Studies in IndiaBodh Gaya, IndiaA semester of study and meditation while living in a Buddhist monastery near the site of Buddha Shakyamuni’s enlightenment.

Learn more at go.carleton.edu/buddhismindia

Antioch Education Abroad is now Carleton Antioch Global Engagement.Carleton College, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, now operates the long-established Buddhist Studies in India program previously offered by Antioch Education Abroad. Carleton champions an interdisciplinary, liberal arts approach to learning with the highest commitment to academic excellence.