Major
Biology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2025
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
This presentation reflects on our experiences visiting Buddhist sites in Chicago to understand better how Buddhism is practiced. Throughout our semester in Theo 299 Religions of Asia, we have been learning about the beliefs of different religions originating in Asia including Buddhism. The purpose of this project is to have first-hand experiences observing these beliefs through practice and rituals. The sites observed were the Buddhist Temple of Chicago and Chicago Karma Thegsum Chöling. Through this experience, we developed a deeper understanding of the importance of religious practice in Chicago.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Yarina Liston, Phd, Department of Theology
Supported By
Chicago Karma Thegsum Chöling; The Buddhist Temple of Chicago
Creative Commons License
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Understanding the Practice of Buddhism in the Chicagoland Area
This presentation reflects on our experiences visiting Buddhist sites in Chicago to understand better how Buddhism is practiced. Throughout our semester in Theo 299 Religions of Asia, we have been learning about the beliefs of different religions originating in Asia including Buddhism. The purpose of this project is to have first-hand experiences observing these beliefs through practice and rituals. The sites observed were the Buddhist Temple of Chicago and Chicago Karma Thegsum Chöling. Through this experience, we developed a deeper understanding of the importance of religious practice in Chicago.