Ritual, ceremony, and liturgy function as core elements and dynamics of Buddhist practice and ministry. Rituals have long served to help people to make meaning and understand significant life experiences. This course will both introduce students to the concept and history of ritual in the Buddhist context and also help prepare students to create and adapt rituals for use in an increasingly post-modern and secular culture. Specific rituals explored will include both celebratory rituals and rituals of mourning, grief, and remembrance. The liturgical focus will be at the discretion of the Course Facilitator.