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Buddha’s lessons on impermanence are carved into monuments and buildings – this course explores why

  • Written by Mitch Hendrickson, Associate Professor of Archeology, University of Illinois Chicago
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Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Title of course:

The Archaeology of Buddhism

What prompted the idea for the course?

I adopted this course from a colleague when I took on my assistant professor position here at University of Illinois, Chicago. Over the years, the...

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