This course focuses on the philosophies of India.  It begins with the root texts of the world's oldest and longest continuously developed tradition of philosophical practice, questioning, and teaching, the Vedas and Upanishads.  It continues with an examination of the classic texts of the three most influential Vedic schools, Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta, as well as of key texts of Indian Buddhist schools and IndoTibetan Tantra.  It also explores historical and recent interaction with these traditions outside of their homeland.

Assigned texts include:

Upanishads (tr. Eknath Easwaran, Nilgiri Press, 1586380214) --$11.95

The Bhagavad Gita (tr. B.S.Miller, Bantam, 0553213652) -- $6.95

Upadesa Sahasri by Sri Sankaracarya (Sri Ramakrishna Math, 0195093360) -- $5.95

What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula (Grove Press, 0802130313) -- $14

Introduction to Emptiness by Guy Newland (Snow Lion, 1559393327) -- $14.95

A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life by Santideva (tr. Vesna A. Wallace & B. Alan Wallace, Snow Lion 1559390611) -- $14.95

Xerox packet of selected Veda, Samkhya-Yoga, Buddhist, and Tantra texts.