R153 Religions of the East (Nattier) Culture Studies Credit (3 Cr.) MW 4:40-5:30 BH 109 plus discussion section Introduction to the values, practices, and beliefs of the major religious traditions in Asia, with special attention to Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Topics to be covered include karma and rebirth, monastic life vs. life in society, concepts of the "self ", and standards of ethical conduct.