PHL-227 Garden, Temple, Dojo: Japanese Arts and Culture

Examining the cultural and philosophical context of the Japanese Arts. Students have a chance to learn about an experience a variety of arts and explore the connections between these arts and the Japanese religious traditions of Zen Buddhism and Shinto. An introduction to, and practice of, the disciplines of Ki-Aikido, which include Aikido arts, meditation, and Kiatsu. Opportunities to experience tea ceremony and Japanese calligraphy. Students travel to visit significant temples and shrines in Tokyo, Nikko,Kamakura, Kyoto, and Nara. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.