Courses – the Dharma from many aspects
Upon completion of the program, graduates will recieve a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University.
Required Courses:
History of Theravada Buddhism
Meditation (Satipatthana, Vipassana)
Philosophy (Abhidhamma)
History of Mahayana Buddhism
Meditation (Zen)
Philosophy (Madhyamaka, Yogacara)
History of Tibetan Buddhism
Meditation (Lojong)
Philosophy (Tantric)
Other Required Activities:
Community Activities (50 hours/Semester)
1 Month Retreat
Thesis
Major Courses:
(Theravada) Pali Cannon – Suttas
(Theravada) Vinayana
(Theravada) Dhammapada
(Theravada) Theravada Ceremonies
(Mahayana) Lotus Sutra
(Mahayana) Diamond Sutra
(Mahayana) Zen Koans – The Gateless Gate
(Mahayana) Mahayana Ceremonies
(Tibetan) 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva
(Tibetan) Tibetan Tantric Texts
(Tibetan) Tibetan Buddhist Meathods for Living and Dying
(Tibetan) Tibetan Ceremonies
Elective Courses:
Buddhism and Social Development
Buddhist Art and Symbology
Buddhism and Ecology
Buddhism and Economics
Buddhist Ethics
Buddhist Psychology
Buddhism and Education
Buddhism and Modern Sciences
Dharma Communication
Duration of the program
The program is designed as a two year course (four semesters), but students are permitted to take up to ten semesters.
All-in-one Learning Plan
|
First Semester |
Credits |
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History of Theravada Buddhism – required |
3 |
|
Meditation (Satipatthana, Vipassana) – required |
– |
|
Philosophy (Abhidhamma) – required |
3 |
|
Pali Canon – Suttas – Dhammapada – Major |
3 |
|
Either of the Elective subjects (suggested: Buddhist Ethics) |
2 |
|
Theravada Ceremonies (at the nearest to student monastery) |
3 |
|
Community Activities (tripartite with the student, workplace and College) |
– |
|
Second Semester |
Credits |
|
History of Mahayana Buddhis – required |
3 |
|
Meditation (Zen) – required |
– |
|
Philosophy (Madhyamaka, Yogacara) – required |
3 |
|
Mahayana Sutras – Diamond Sutra – Major |
3 |
|
Either of the Electives (suggested: Buddhism and Social Development) |
2 |
|
Community Activities |
– |
|
Retreat in Korea – bonus for the best student of the year |
|
|
Third Semester |
Credits |
|
History of Tibetan Buddhism – required |
3 |
|
Meditation (Lojong) – required |
– |
|
Philosophy (Tantric) – required |
3 |
|
Vajrayana texts – The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva – Major |
3 |
|
Either of the Elective subjects (suggested: Buddhist Art and Symbolism) |
2 |
|
Community Activities (tripartite with the student, workplace and College) |
– |
|
Retreat in India – bonus for the best student of the year |
|
|
Fourth Semester |
Credits |
|
One Month Retreat in Thailand (obligatory for all) |
– |
|
Thesis |
12 |