Master of Arts (Buddhist Studies) M.A.

(Buddhist Studies)
Objectives 1. The program aims to provide graduate students a profound knowledge of Buddhism and, particularly, Essential teachings of the Buddha. 2. The program aims to produce efficient scholars and lecturers in Buddhist Studies, who, in the future, can yield benefits of qualified work to the public. 3. The program aims to enable graduate students to use the knowledge of Buddhism And Buddhist methodology to improve their lives and society. Admission Applicants must have earned a Bachelors degree and be able to pass the process of Screening which consists of a written examination and an interview. The date of application is Announced yearly by the University. Academic System 1. The program operates on the dual semesters basis. 2. Graduate students need to complete course work and a thesis. 3. Course work consists of 15 credits of required course, with a required minimum G.P.A. of 3.00, and 18 credits of elective courses. 4. The thesis consists of 12 credits with a grade of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). 5. Audit students and other types of students can register for courses in the program with permission of the graduate Committee. 6. Students who have not yet studied the research methodology in their undergraduate Program should pass the course BU.501 (Research Methodology in Buddhist Studies) with a grade P. Curriculum Total Requirements Course Structure Required Courses Elective Courses Thesis List of Courses Refresher BU. 501 Research Methodology in Buddhist Studies

45 credits 15 credits 18 credits 12 credits

3 credits

Required Courses 1. Students should study all of the following courses : BU. 610 History of Buddhism BU. 630 Tripitaka and Commentaries BU. 670 Buddhist Meditation 2. Students should study two of the following courses : BU. 631 or BU. 640 BU. 641 or BU. 650 BU. 631 Mahayana Sutras BU. 640 Theravada Buddhism BU. 641 Mahayana Buddhism BU. 650 Buddhist Logic Elective Courses BU. 603 BU. 613 BU. 614 BU. 615 BU. 623 BU. 624 BU. 643 BU. 653 BU. 654 BU. 655 BU. 656 BU. 657 BU. 658 BU. 663 BU. 664 BU. 665 BU. 666 BU. 667 BU. 668 BU. 669 BU. 733 BU. 734 BU. 743 BU. 753

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Buddhist Monasticism Buddhism in Thailand Buddhism in China Buddhism in Japan Sri Lankan Buddhism and its Influence on Southeast Asia Tibetan Buddhism Buddhist Philosophy Buddhist Ethics Buddhist Psychology Buddhism and Environment Women in Buddhism Buddhist Tradition and Culture New Buddhist Concepts and Movements Buddhism and Education Buddhism and Scientific World Buddhism and Economics Buddhism and Politics Buddhism and Eastern Philosophy Buddhism and Western Philosophy Buddhism and Social Development Reading Buddhist Texts in English Comparative Buddhist Studies Madhyamikavada Special Topics in Buddhism

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BU. 755 BU. 774 BU. 783 Thesis BU. 800

Analytical Studies of the Buddha Individual Study Seminar in Buddhism

3 credits 3 credits 3 credits

Thesis

3 credits

Degree Requirements The Degree of Master ct Arts (Buddhist Studies) will be awardec to graduate students who have fulfilled the following conditions: 1. having completed all courses required in the curriculum and earned the G.P.A. of not less than 3.00. 2. having received P in the English language examination. 3. having received Sin the thesis.

Course Description
BU501 Research Methodology in Buddhist Studies A study of research methodology and procedure especially in Buddhist Studies. 3 credits

BU603 Buddhist Monasticism 3 credits A study of the meaning and importance of the Thai monastic institution in historical contexts. BU610 History of Buddhism 3 credits A study of the origin and development of Buddhism in India from the time of the Buddha to the spread of Buddhism to Asia and the West. BU613 Buddhism in Thailand A study of the beginning and development of Buddhism in Thailand until the present time. 3 credits

BU614 Buddhism in China 3 credits A study of the beginning and development of Buddhism in China and its impact on the Chinese way of life. BU615 Buddhism in Japan 3 credits A study of the beginning and development of Buddhism in Japan and its impact on the Japanese way of life.

BU623 Sri Lankan Buddhism and its Influence on Southeast Asia 3 credits A study of the beginning and development of Buddhism in Sri Lankan and its impact on Singhalese nationalism, Buddhist art, with reference to other Southeast Asian countries. BU624 Tibetan Buddhism 3 credits A study of the beginning and development of Tibetan Buddhism , including its impact on the Buddhist way of life. BU630 Tripitaka and Commentaries 3 credits A study of the origin, the significance, and the content of the Vinaya, the Sutra, and the Abhidharma, as well as the Buddhist commentaries. BU631 Mahayana Sutras A study of the doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism from major Mahayana texts. 3 credits

BU640 Theravada Buddhism 3 credits A study of principle concepts and practices in Theravada Buddhism, e.g., the Law of Karma and the Threefold Training, which influence the Buddhist way of life. BU641 Mahayana Buddhism 3 credits A study of principal concepts and practices in Mahayana Buddhism in India and in the Far East, including their influence on other Buddhist concepts and practices. BU643 Buddhist Philosophy 3 credits A philosophical study of the meaning and importance of Buddhist concepts. Teachings, and practices, as well as their impact on the concept of emancipation. BU650 Buddhist Logic A study of Buddhist reasoning according to various Buddhist texts. 3 credits

BU653 Buddhist Ethics 3 credits A study of fundamental ethical problems, e.g., the problems of good and evil, of happiness, and of freedom, in Buddhism. BU654 Buddhist Psychology A comparative study of Buddhist psychology and western psychological principles. 3 credits

BU655 Buddhism and Environment 3 credits A study of the Buddhist teachings and concepts which concern environmental preservation and a proper relation of human beings to nature. BU656 Women in Buddhism 3 credits A study of the status and position of women in India from the time of the Buddha, Including the establishment of Bhikkhuni, and the status of women in Thai Buddhism. BU657 Buddhist Tradition and Culture 3 credits A study of tradition and culture in various countries which are under the influence of Buddhism. BU658 New Buddhist Concepts and Movements 3 credits A study and analysis of new Buddhist concepts and movements in various schools from the past to the present. BU663 Buddhism and Education 3 credits A study and analysis of the meaning, objectives, and methods of education according to Buddhist principles including the role of Buddhism in education in the world today. BU664 Buddhism and Scientific World 3 credits A study of the relationship between Buddhism and science and of the world problems caused by scientific and technological progress. BU665 Buddhism and Economics 3 credits A study of crucial roles of Buddhism in the economic life of human beings, including the relationship between Buddhism and a proper economic system. BU666 Buddhism and Politics 3 credits A study of the influence of Buddhism on political systems, evolution of states, and democratic thoughts, according to the Sutra and the Vinaya. BU667 Buddhism and Eastern Philosophy A comparative study of Buddhist concepts and teachings and Eastern philosophy. BU668 Buddhism and Western Philosophy A comparative study of Buddhist concepts and teachings and Western philosophy. BU669 Buddhism and Social Development A study and analysis of the role of Buddhism in Thai society. 3 credits

3 credits

3 credits

BU670 Buddhist Meditation 3 credits A study of fundamental Buddhist teachings leading to the practice of meditation, both Samatha and Vipassana, according to the Buddhist scriptures and famous meditation schools today. BU733 Reading Buddhist Texts in English 3 credits A study and analysis of Buddhist concepts and teachings according to various Buddhist Texts written in English. BU734 Comparative Buddhist Studies 3 credits A comparative study of the doctrine. beliefs, and concepts of various Buddhist denominations In order to examine their influence on different Buddhist communities. BU743 Madhyamikavada A study and analysis of Madhyamikavadas concepts and its influence on Indian philosophy. BU753 Special Topics in Buddhism A study and analysis of some interesting topics or important issues in Buddhism. 3 credits

3 credits

BU755 Analytical Studies of the Buddha 3 credits A study of the Buddhas life from his birth to his pari-nirvana through an analysis of his teachings, his conduct, and his attributes as the Great Man. BU774 Individual Study 3 credits Research on a topic of special interest to the graduate student. The research work Is under the supervision of a professor. BU783 Seminar in Buddhism 3 credits A study of Buddhist doctrine, concepts, and practices through seminar, discussion, and analysis of certain topics in the class. BU800 Thesis 3 credits A study in depth of a topics in Buddhism according to the graduate students interest And under the professors supervision.

Academic Staff Associate Professors Chinda Chandrkaew Pataraporn Sirikanchana

Watchara

Ngamchitcharoen

Chutatip

Umavijani

B.A. (Buddhist Studies), Mahachulalongkorn Buddhist University B.A. (Hons.) (Philosophy), Chulalongkorn University M.A. (Philosophy), Chulalongkorn University Ph.D. (Religion), University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. B.A. (Hons.), Sukhodaya Thammadhiraj University B.A. (Hons.) Mahachulalongkorn Buddhist University M.A. (Hons.) (Philosophy), University of Delhi, India Ph.D. (Philosophy), Chulalongkorn University B.A. (Humanities), Scripps College, U.S.A. M.A. (International Studies), Claremont Graduate School, U.S.A.

Assistant Professors Sangworn Promsen

Samalee Montree

Mahanarongchai Suebdoung

B.A. (Buddhist Studies), Mahachulalongkorn Buddhist University M.A. (Indian Philosophy) Banares Hindu University. India Ph.D. (Indian Philosophy) Banares Hindu University. India B.A. (Buusiness Administration) Assumption University M.A. (Philosophy) Chulalongkorn University B.A. (Religion) Mahachulalongkornrajaviddyalaya University. M.A. (Dhamma Communication) Mahachulalongkornrajaviddyalaya University.

Instructors Danai Theerapot Uthong

Preechapermprasit Sirichan Govinda

Khanitta

Sriphaibul

B.A. (Commerce and Accountancy) Chulalongkorn University M.A. (Buddhist Studies) Chulalongkorn University B.A. Thammasat University M.A. Philosophy. Chulalongkorn University B.A. (Philosophy), Skidmore College, U.S.A. M.A. (Philosophy), Duquesne University, U.S.A. Ph.D. (Philosophy), Duquesne University, U.S.A. B.A. (Nursing and Widwifery) Mahidol University M.A. (Philosophy), Chulalongkorn University