Lecture 11 - Buddhism: India and Beyond

Welcome to the eleventh lecture!

This lecture is about the architecture of Buddhism.

This lecture discusses Buddhism and its associated architecture, the stupa (Saanchi) and the rock-cut temple (Elora). It also discusses the development of the Buddha figural tradition as Buddhism expanded into central Asia and northern China.

To get started, download the Lecture Handout, which outlines important places, terms, and dates addressed in Lecture 11; the document can be used for note-taking and as a study guide. 

Download the Lecture 11 Handout here.

This lecture is divided into seven units. Most units have a lecture video, followed by a multiple choice question, or questions. These questions will test what you have just learned; you have one attempt to complete each, and can view the correct answer after submitting a response. You must complete these questions before 14:00 (UTC) October 22, 2013 to receive credit. 

At the end of each lecture is a directed discussion with other members of your course. Discussion of other topics can be addressed in the forum, accessible by clicking "Discussion" in the menu at the top of this page.  

The time to complete this lecture (watching all videos, answering the review questions, and participating in directed discussion) is approximately two hours.