Japan religion / philosophy 3600-7-JA2-RFJ2
The lecture will explain the most important concepts and theories of Buddhism and the differences between Great Vehicle and Small Vehicle Buddhism. An outline of the history of Buddhism in Japan will be presented, as well as the doctrine of the schools of esoteric Buddhism sects (tendai and shingon), sects belonging to the Amidist current (jōdoshū, jōdo shinshū, yūzū nenbutsushū, jishū) to the Zen (rinzaishū, sōtōshū, ōbakushū). The doctrine of the Nichiren school (nichirenshū,) also known as the Lotus Sutra school (hokkeshū) and the related Association for the Promotion of Values (Sōka Gakkai) will also be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the philosophy of the Zen school of Buddhism, which has had a huge influence on many areas of Japanese culture.
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Term 2024L:
The lecture will explain the most important concepts and theories of Buddhism and the differences between Great Vehicle and Small Vehicle Buddhism. An outline of the history of Buddhism in Japan will be presented, as well as the doctrine of the schools of esoteric Buddhism sects (tendai and shingon), sects belonging to the Amidist current (jōdoshū, jōdo shinshū, yūzū nenbutsushū, jishū) to the Zen (rinzaishū, sōtōshū, ōbakushū). The doctrine of the Nichiren school (nichirenshū,) also known as the Lotus Sutra school (hokkeshū) and the related Association for the Promotion of Values (Sōka Gakkai) will also be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the philosophy of the Zen school of Buddhism, which has had a huge influence on many areas of Japanese culture. |
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge - Alumnus knows and understands
K_W03
knows and understands the basic philosophical trends and concepts as well as the role of philosophical reflection in shaping culture
K_W07
has structured detailed knowledge of the philosophy and religion of Japan
K_W10
can name and characterize the basic cultural phenomena of Japan
K_W19
knows and understands the basic methods of analysis and interpretation of various products of culture specific to native Japanese traditions
Skills - Alumnus is able to
K_U02
is able to identify the sources of cultural differences in the countries of the Orient
K_U03
uses the basic concepts of the philosophy and religion of Japan
K_U10
can identify the most important intellectual issues, dilemmas, aesthetic preferences formulated inside the Japanese culture
K_U15
can interpret key concepts of Japanese culture through linguistic / philological analysis
K_U17
can function properly in the linguistic and cultural environment of Japan [at the level of the second year of studies]
K_U21
has the ability to present detailed issues in the field of Japanese cultural issues in Polish and in a foreign language, taking into account the intellectual tradition of Japan
Social competence: Alumnus is prepared to
K_K01
understands the need for lifelong learning
K_K04
is able to properly define the goals and methods of achieving them in the field of scientific, professional and social activity
K_K05
is aware of the cultural difference and its religious, philosophical, moral and historical sources, as well as its importance for the understanding of the contemporary world
K_K06
sees the need for intercultural dialogue
K_K07
is aware of the importance of Japanese culture in world culture
K_K08
works to share and promote Japan's cultural and linguistic heritage
K_K09
recognizes the positive socio-cultural values of Japan, from which it can draw for personal development and effective intercultural communication
Assessment criteria
Written examination after each semester- questions regarding the content of the lecture
Written Exam 100%
Required presence, students can be absent only twice without any certificate.
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys dziejów religii w Japonii (The Outline of Japanese Religons), Warszawa 1963
Wiesław Kotański, W kręgu shintoizmu (Shintō and its context) t.I i t.II, Warszawa 1995
Jolanta Tubielewicz, Mitologia Japonii (Mythology of Japan), Warszawa 1977
Hori Ichirō, Folk Religion in Japan, University of Tokyo Press, Tokio 1968
Kojiki, czyli księga dawnych wydarzeń (The Records of Ancient Matters), przekład i przypisy: Wiesław Kotański, PIW, Warszawa 1986
Kitagawa Joseph, Religion in Japanese History, Columbia University Press, New York 1966
Nihon no kamigami no jiten (Dictionary of Japanese gods), red. Sonoda Minoru, Mogi Sakae, Gakken, Tokio 2004
Kotański Wiesław, Japońskie opowieści o bogach (Japanese stories about gods), Iskry, Warszawa 1983
Plutschow Herbert, Matsuri. The Festivals of Japan, Japan Library, Avon 1996
Suwa Haruo, Nihon no matsuri to geinō (Japanese festivals and performative arts), Yoshikawa Hiroshi Bunkan, Tokio 1998
Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, Tōyōteki mu (Nothingness in the East), Kōdansha, Tōkyō 1987
Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, Bukkyō kōza (Lectures on Buddhism), Hōzōkan, Kyōto 1990-1991
Kozyra Agnieszka, Filozofia zen (Zen Philosophy), PWN, Warszawa 2004
Suzuki T. Daisetsu, Zen no shisōshi kenkyū (Studies on zen philosophy), Matsugaoka Bunko, Tōkyō 1968
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Term 2024L:
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys dziejów religii w Japonii (The Outline of Japanese Religons), Warszawa 1963 |
Notes
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Term 2024L:
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