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    Overview

    What is happiness and how is it achieved? Introduction to Buddhism and its approaches to these issues. Learn about meditation, nirvana, karma, Buddhahood, rebirth, mindfulness, compassion, renunciation and more.

    About this paper

    Paper title Pursuing Happiness in the Buddhist Tradition
    Subject Religious Studies
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
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    Prerequisite
    36 points from any paper
    Restriction
    RELS 332
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music, Theology
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    Textbooks

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    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking.
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    Learning Outcomes

    To be confirmed when next offered.

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2026

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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