An introduction to the history and texts of the major lineages of Ch`an Buddhism in China and Zen Buddhism in Japan.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E World Cult Writing
STEAVU-BALINT
Dominic Steavu-Balint
4.7
17 reviews
HSSB 1224
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16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
10 / 10 Full

HSSB 1211
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17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
4 / 10

HSSB 1211
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18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
2 / 10

HSSB 1210
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
4 / 10

HSSB 1210
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10 / 10 Full

HSSB 1210
W
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
10 / 10 Full

Spring 2025 . Hillis G A
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INT-37VR . Steavu-Balint 2 Months Ago

He has very interesting lectures and he knows a ton about his fields of expertise. He's a very interesting guy himself as well and has interesting perspectives. This class was super interesting and unique as well and if they do it again, I would highly recommend it.

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EASC147T . Steavu-Balint 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Very lecture heavy, be sure to go to them and take notes since he doesn't post his slides online. Overall though he's a pretty nice guy and is very chill (strict no phones and technology policy in class and he will *jokingly* call you out if you're late to class). Nice eye candy too lol. We had a short midterm essay and an in-class final.

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CHIN48 . Steavu-Balint 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Steavu is an interesting guy, you'll either love him or tolerate him. He rambles at times, but the important stuff is on the slides. He does not allow any kind of electronics in class, no phones/laptops/tablets, you have to take handwritten notes. I really enjoyed the class, it was a nice easy break from my major courses on a topic I love.

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CHIN48 . Steavu-Balint 3 Years Ago

Super chill and cool guy. You can tell he is really interested in the things he teaches and the things he teaches are really interesting! This was the first time this course was ever offered and Dominic was really chill and relaxed with it. Definitely recommend this professor.

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RGST4 . Steavu-Balint 3 Years Ago

I enjoyed intro to Buddhism. Very organized class and interesting material!

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CHIN101B . Steavu-Balint 3 Years Ago

You might find Professor Steavu a little hard to approach at first, but he is very nice. His live Zoom meetings are always really fun (I bet that its even better when its in person). There is no right or wrong answer of interpretation of text and everyone is still learning, both students (us) and the professor, prof Steavu is very open minded.

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