For Class #7, 10/27/08

1. Roster, calendar, other issues.

2. Movie projects and reports.

• Please make sure that you have sent me your written report.
• Present individual reports; discussion.
• Summary points.

3. As time permits: India and Buddhism presentation.

• http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=df8n9qbt_88cq4fg89r
• Some instruction, music and chant from Buddhist tradition: http://www.buddhanet.net/audio-library.htm

4. Discussion of readings due today: Fisher 4 and Novak 2 (Buddhism).

5. For next week, Nov. 3:

• If you have not finished: Chinese history--read Mason, 5 through 9. Reflection: Based on what you have read, why do you think Buddhism "exports" better than Hinduism? In other words, Buddhism is more like the Western religions in the way it seems to make converts in non-Indian cultures. Why do you think this is the case?
• Chinese religion/culture: Fisher, 6 and Novak, 3 and 4. Also, study the book list for the second project.