Journal Writing
Read and analyze the assigned books. Each student’s journal must show their reading of the assigned materials, thinking about matters relevant to the course, and growth in understanding. The journal is not a summary; it is a response to the readings.
Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s view of satyagraha – “truth force.”
Describe Ramana Maharshi’s key teachings.
Relate Ramana’s teachings to life today.
Explain the Four Noble Truths.
Discuss paticca samuppada (“dependent arising”).
Relate Gotama’s teachings to issues we face today.
Using the assigned reading materials:
Mascaro, Juan. The Bhagavad Gita. New York: Penguin Group USA, 2003. Print. ISBN-10: 0140449183;
ISBN-13: 9780140449181
Osborne, Arthur. Ramana Maharshi and the Path of Self-Knowledge. 4th ed. Sophia Perennis, 2006.
Print. ISBN-10: 1597310050; ISBN-13: 9781597310055
Walpola Rahula. What the Buddha Taught, 2nd ed. New York: Grove Press, 1974. Print. ISBN-10:
0802130313; ISBN-13: 9780802130310
