Introducing Buddhism course
Tutor: Mike Horne for the University of Hull, Centre for Lifelong Learning.
The course is no longer taught following the closure of the Centre in 2013
Copyright - permission is given for you to copy or print these pages for your own personal use. You may make multiple copies for educational non-commercial uses.
Buddhism teaches us that our view of life is conditioned and biased. So it is important to realise that the documents here express my views about Buddhism and are not Buddhism itself. My own practice is in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition, but I try to treat all aspects of Buddhism equally. I include a basic introduction to Meditation in the course, but do not give detailed instruction based on particular Buddhist Traditions. Reading these pages, attending the course or trying Buddhist meditation will not convert you into being a Buddhist.
Introduction to the course
The historical Buddha.
Basic Buddhist Principles
Advice from the
Kalama Sutta
Glossary of some Buddhist terms
Some significant dates in Buddhist history
The Buddhist Altar
some Frequently Asked Questions
Some sayings of Zen Master Dogen
These web-pages are written and maintained by Mike Horne, Hull, East Yorkshire, U.K. Copyright 1998 onwards.