Page 1
AC 14/07/2016
Item No. 4.81
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for : B.A.
Program : B.A.
Course : Buddhist Studies (Optional)
(Sem. I to VI)
(Credit Based Semester and Grading System with effect from academic year 2015-16)
BA Buddhist Studies 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
Page 2
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for the F.Y.B.A. (Optional)
Program: B.A.
Course: Buddhist Studies
(Credit Based Semester and Grading System)
1. Syllabus as per Credit Based and Grading System.
I.Name of the Programme : ‐ B.A.
Ii.Course Code: UAAICBS 101 / UAAICBS 201
Iii.Course Title: ‐Buddhist Studies (Optional)
iv. Semester wise Course Contents: ‐ Submitted
V.References and additional refere nces: ‐Submitted
vi.Credit structure: ‐ I Sem /IISem 03/03
Lectures: 4 lectures / week 3 lectures / paper / week
45 lectures / sem
vii. No. of lectures per Unit :
Viii.No.of lectures per week / semester: - 4lectures/week 45lectures/Semester
2. Scheme of Examination: ‐
3. Special notes, if any: ‐Nil
4. Eligibility, if any: ‐ As per University Rules
5. Fee Structure: ‐ As per University Rules
6.Special Ordinances / Resolutions,if any: ‐
Bachlor of Arts in Buddhist Studies (Optional)
Three year Full time Programme
Page 3
Preamble
Buddhism has been India’s greatest gift to the World.University of Mumbai runs the
certificate, diploma and post -graduate courses in Buddhist studies.The proposed B.A.
programme is a bridge course. It will facilitate the interest and curiosity among young
mind about the subject.It will lead the students to do advance study in Buddhist studies in
the areas of history, philosophy, archaeology, art & architecture, Buddhist literature,
socially engaged Buddhism and Buddhist Cu lture in the world.
In addition, this programme underscore the students ‘ personal growth , as a r esult of the
exposure to diverse perspectives, to ethical values & their application in responsible
citizenship.
Objectives:
1. To facilitate the interest and curiosity among young mind about the subject.
2. To offer the curriculam in amanner that enh amces creative, conceptual and analytical do
advance study in Buddhist studies in the areas of history, philosophy, archaeology, art &
architecture, Buddhist liter ature, socially engaged Buddhism and Buddhist Culture in the
world.
3. To encourage an approach that facilitates meaningful interaction between academics and
society at large.
Page 4
FY Paper I Sem I
Objectives:
1. To introduce Study of Buddhist Studies to the young students .
2. To offer the curriculam in amanner that enh amces creative, conceptual and analytical do
advance study in Buddhist studies in the areas of Buddhist literature and archaeology .
3. To encourage an approach that facilitates meaningful interaction between academics and
society at large.
Page 5
INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHIST STUDIES
1. Buddhist World View: An Introduction
A. What is a W orld View
B. Buddhist Culture: definition, aim of study and scope.
C. Sources and their classification.
2. Literary Sources for Studying Buddhist Culture
A. Introduction Pali Canonical Literature
B. Introduction to Pali non canonical literature.
C. Introduction to Pali commentaries
3. Literary Sources for Studying Buddhist Culture
A. Biographies of the Buddha written in Sanskrit, Sanskrit Jatakas and Avadanas
B. Vaipulya Sutras
C. Other sutras and esoteric literature.
4. Literary Sources for Studying Buddhist Culture
A. Tibetan Sources, nature and chronology
B. Chinese and Central Asian Sources
C. South East Asian Sources
5. Literary Sources for Studying Buddhist Culture
A. Works of Dalai Lama
B. Works of Dr. Baba SahebAmbedkar
C. Works of BhikkhuJagadishKashyapa, Rahul Sakrutyayan and DharmanandaKosambi.
Page 6
FY Paper I Sem II
1. Archaeological intr oduction
A. Archaeology : Meaning, Definition and Scope
B. Archaeological Ages : Pre History, Proto History and Historical Period
C. Cultural and Material r emains (Site Formation)
2. Archaeological Sources in India
A. Archaeological Sites, Eight Sacred Places, Associated with the Buddha
B. Amaravati, Dhauli, Sopara, Ratnagiri, Nalanda
C. Structural Remains: Sarnath, Ellora, Kanheri, Ajanta, Sanchi, Kunagarahalli
3. Inscriptions as a source to study of Buddhist Culture
A. Edicts of Ashoka: Tent of Dhauli Edicts
B. Inscriptions from Karla Chaitya Cave
C. Nalanda grant of Dharmapala
4. Buddhist Archaeological Heritage in South and Southeast Asia
A. Sri Lanka: Anuradhapur, Dambulla
B. Burma: Borobudur, Pagan
C. Pakistan: Taxila, Shahji -ki-Dheri
5. Buddhist Archaeological heritage in Silk Route
A. Bam iyan, Begram collection in Kabul Museum
B. Kizil, Dunhuang
C. Nara
Reference Books:
Durant, Will. The Story of Civilization, (Vol. 1: Our Oriental Heritage). New York: Simon and
Schuster, 1963.
Marshall, John. Mohenjo -Daro and Indus Valley Civilization.(3 Vols.)Delhi:Indological Book
House, 1983.
Sastri, K.A.N. New Light on the Indus Valley Civilization.(Vol. I. Religion and
Philosophy).Delhi:Atma Ram & Sons,1957.
Gordon, D.H.The Pre -historic Background of Indian Culture. Delhi: MunshiramManoharlal,
1997.
Page 7
Singh,Dhirendra. Indian Heritage and Culture.Delhi: A. P. H. Publishing Corporation, 1998.
_______________, Brian K. Smith.Canonical Authority and Social Classification: Veda and
"Varna" in Ancient Indian Texts: History of Religions. Chicago:The Universi ty of Chicago
Press,1992.
Bhandarkar,D. R.Lecture on the Ancient History of India(from 650 B.C. to 325 B.C.) (Delivered
in 1918) Delhi: Bharatiya Publishing House, 1977.
Basham, A. L. The Wonder That was India. Delhi: Rupa,1981.
Witzel, Michael.Inside the Texts, Beyond the Texts: New Approaches to the Study of the Vedas.
Cambridge: Harvard Oriental Series, Opera Minora vol. 2, Harvard University Press, 1997.
Keith, A.B. Religion and Philosophy of the Vedas and Upanishads.(2 Vols). Delhi:
MotilalBanarsidass , 1989.
Krishna, Daya. Indian Philosophy: A New Approach. Delhi: Sri Satguru, 1997.
MacDonell,A.A.A History of Sanskrit Literature.Delhi: Sanjay Prakashan, 2004.
Muller, F. Max. History of Sanskrit Literature. Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 2004.
Das, Sisi rKumar.History of Indian Literature.Delhi:MotilalBanarsidass, 1991.
Winternitz, M. History of Indian Literature (3 Vols).Delhi:MotilalBanarsidass,1996.
Radhakrishnan, S.IndianPhilosophy( 2Vols). Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2008.
______________The Pri ncipal Upanishads. Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1989.
Barua, B. M. A History of Pre -Buddhistic Indian Philosophy. Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1970
Page 8
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for the S.Y.B.A. (Optional)
Program: B.A.
Course: Buddhist Studies
(Credit Based Semester and Grading System)
1. Syllabus as per Credit Based and Grading System.
I.Name of the Programme : ‐ B.A.
Ii.Course Code: UAAICBS 301 / UAAICBS 302, UAAICBS 401 / UAAICBS 402
Iii.Course Title: ‐Buddhist Studies (Optional)
iv. Semester wise Course Contents: ‐ Submitted
V.References and additional references: ‐Submitted
vi.Credit structure: ‐II Sem /I VSem 03/03
Lectures: 4 lectures / week3 lectures / paper / week
45 lectures / sem
vii. No. of lectures per Unit :
Viii.No.of lectures per week / semester: - 4lectures/week 45lectures/Semester
2. Scheme of Examination: ‐
3. Special notes, if any: ‐Nil
4. Eligibility, if any: ‐ As per University Rules
5. Fee Structure: ‐ As per University Rules
6.Special Ordinances / Resolutions,if any: ‐
Bachlor of Arts in Buddhist Studies (Optional)
Three year Full time Programme
Page 9
Preamble
Buddhism has been India’s greatest gift to the World.University of Mumbai runs the
certificate, diploma and post -graduate courses in Buddhist studies.The proposed B.A.
programme is a bridge course. It will facilitate the interest and curiosity among young
mind about the subject.It will lead the students to do advance study in Buddhist studies in
the areas of history, philosophy, archaeology, art & architecture, Buddhist literature,
socially engaged Buddhism and Buddhist Culture in the world.
In addition, this programme underscore the students ‘ personal growth , as a r esult of the
exposure to diverse perspectives, to ethical values & their applic ation in responsible
citizenship.
Objectives:
1. To facilitate the interest and curiosity among young mind about the subject.
2. To offer the curriculam in amanner that enh amces creative, conceptual and analytical do
advance study in Buddhist studies in th e areas of history, philosophy, archaeology, art &
architecture, Buddhist literature, socially engaged Buddhism and Buddhist Culture in the
world.
3. To encourage an approach that facilitates meaningful interaction between academics and
society at large.
Page 10
SY Semester III Paper II
Objectives:
1. To introduce Study of India on the rise of Buddhism .
2. To offer the curriculam in amanner that enh amces creative, conceptual and analytical do
advance study areas of Vedic literature and Second Urbaniztionand archaeology
3. To encourage an approach that facilitates meaningful interaction between academics and
society at large.
India on the eve of rise of Buddhism
1. Vedic Age
A. Outline of Vedic Literature
B. Chronology of Vedas and Aryan Problem
C. Socio -economic conditions in Early Vedic Period
2. Later Vedic Age
A. Outline of Later Vedic Literature
B. Chronology of Later Vedic Literature
C. Changing socio -economic conditions in later Vedic Age
3. Urbanization
A. Urbanization: Meaning and Definition of 1st and 2ndunrbanization i n India
B. Janapadas, Ganarajyas and Mahajanapadas
C. Inland and International trade
4. Geographical Spread of 16 Mahajanapadas
A. Mahajanapadas in Central Ganga Valley
B. Mahajanapadas in L ower Ganga Valley
C. Mahajanapadas outside Ganga valley
5. Archaeological remains associated with 2nd Urbanization
A. Structural remains in Hastinapur, Kosambi, Saket
B. Early Coinage: Punch Marked Coins
C. Town Planning at Rajgir, Pataliputra
Page 11
SY Paper II Semester I II
Objectives:
1. To introduce Study of early history of Buddhism.
2. To offer the curriculam in amanner that enh amces creative, conceptual and analytical do
advance study areas of ,Vedic ritualism, Philosophical schools in Ancient India and
thegeographical extent of early history Buddhism
3. To encour age an approach that facilitates meaningful interaction between academics and
society at large.
SY Paper III Semester III
1. Geographical extent of Early Buddhism
A. Sub-Himalayan hilly regions, Plains of ganga
B. Natural wealth, Forecast and Minerals
C. Geography an d Landscape of Tarai region
2. Introduction to Philosophical Schools in Ancient India and their classification
A. Astika and Nastika
B. Mimamsa
C. Vedanta
3. Introduction to Philosophical Schools of Ancient India
A. Sankhya
B. Nyaya
C. Yoga
4. Introduction to Philosophical Schools of Ancient India
A. Vaisheshika
B. Charvaka/Lokayata
C. Other heretic traditions
5. Vedic Ritualism
A. Vedangas and Brahmana Literature
B. Later Vedic Rituals
C. Varna, caste and Ritualism
Page 12
SY Paper III Semester IV
Objectives:
1. To introduce Study of sources and Life of the Buddha.
2. To offer the curriculam in amanner that enh amces creative, conceptual and analytical do
advance study areas of Buddhist literature and life and teachings of the Buddha.
3. To encourage an approach that facilitates meaningful interaction between academics and
society at large.
1. Sources to study Life of the Buddha
A. Pali
B. Sanskrit
C. Tibetian, Chinese, Sri Lankan
2. Early life of the Buddha
A. Pali Canonical Literature
B. Buddhacharita by Ashwaghosha
C. Vaipulyasutra
3. Enlightment
A. Pali Literature
B. Sanskrit Literature
C. Early Buddhist Art from Bharhut, Sanchi, gandhara and Mathura school
4. Preaching of the Knowledge
A. DhammachakkapabbatanaSutta
B. Mahayana Sutras and Sermons at Sravasti and Rajagriha (Vaipulyasutra and
Tibetan tradition)
C. Buddhacharita by Ashwaghosha
5. Establishment of Sangha
A. PanchavaggiyaBhikkhuni
B. Early Sangha and its growth
C. BhikkhuniSangha and Initiation of Rahula
Page 13
Teachings of the Buddha
1. Buddhist Philosophy through Literature
A. Is Buddhism a religion or philosophy?
B. Efficac y of Rituals (KutadantaSutta, D.N.)
C. Details of Metaphysical constructs (CulamalukyaSutta M.N., PotthapadaSutta D.N.)
2. Buddhist Philosophy through Literature
A. Four Noble Truths (DhammachakkapabbatanaSutta S.N.)
B. Eightfold Path and concept of Trishikhas
C. Brahmaviharas (TevijjaSutta D.N.)
3. Tilakkhana
A. Dukkha
B. Anicca
C. Anatta
4. Samatha and Vipassana
A. Satipatthanasutta, M.N.
B. AnapanasatiSutta, M.N.
C. Samadha sections from MilindaPanha
5.
A. Buddha’s approach to teaching Kalama Sutta, A.N., Kalama Sutta, M.N.
B. Social philos ophy: distinction between laity and monks. (Sigalovadasutta, D.N.)
C. Idea of social hierarchy based on birth (VasetthaSutta, M.N., VasalaSutta,
Suttanipata)
Page 14
Reference Books
E. H. Brewster. The Life of Gotama the Buddha. (Compiled from the Pali Canon). London:
Kegan Paul, 1926.
NaradaThera. The Life of the Buddha in his own words .Kandy, Ceylon: Buddhist Publication
Society, 1967.
TheraKassapa, TheraSiridhamma. The Life of the Buddha . Colombo: Dept. of Cultural Affairs,
1958.
Thomas, E. J. The Life of Buddha as Legend and History . London: Kegan Paul, Trench,
Trubner& Co., 1931.
TheraPivadassi. The Buddha, A Short Study of His Life and His Teachings . Kandy: Buddhist
Publication Society, 1982.
DuttNalinaksha. Buddhist Sects in India . New Delhi: MotilalBanar sidass, 1998.
________ Early History of the Spread of Buddhism and Buddhist Schools . Delhi: Rajesh
Publication, 1980
________ Buddhism in Kashmir . New Delhi: Eastern Book Linkers, 1985.
Carus, Paul, Karma. A Story of Early Buddhism . Chicago: Open Court, 1894 .
Hirakawa, Akira. A History of Indian Buddhism - From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana .Trans.
and Ed. Paul Groner. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1990.
Morgan, Kenneth W. ( ed). The Path of the Buddha: Buddhism Interpreted by Buddhists . New
York: Ronald Press, 1956.
Winternitz M. History of Indian Literature. (3 Vols). New Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1996.
Conze, Edward, and Arthur Walley. Buddhism: Its essence and development , New York: Harper,
1959.
Goyal, S.R. A History of Indian Buddhism . Meerut: Kusumanj aliPrakasan, 1987.
Pande, G.C. Studies in the Origin and Development of Buddhism ,Delhi: 1983.
Verma, V.P. Early Buddhism and Its Origins , New Delhi: MunshiramManoharlal, 1973.
Yazdani, G. The Early History of the Deccan , New Delhi: Oriental Books, 1982.
Conze, E. Buddhist Thought in India. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 1967.
Sastri, K.A.N., Age of Nandas and Mauryas , New Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1996.
Tiwary, L.N. & B. Sharma (ed). Kaccayana -vyakarana , Varanasi: Tara Printing Press,1961.
Geiger, W. Pali Literature and Language , (English tr. C. Ghosh), reprint, Calcutta: 1968.
Jagdish, B.J. PaliMahavyakarana , Saranath: Mahabodhi Sabha,1968.
Warder, A.K. Introduction to Pali , London: Pali Text Society,1974.
Warder, A.K. PaliMetre , London: Pa li Text Society,1967.
Buddhadatta, A.P. The Higher Pali Course , Colombo: Colombo Apothecaries' Co., 1951.
Buddhadatta, A.P. The New Pali Course , 2 parts, Colombo: Colombo Apothecaries' Co., 2000.
Law, B.C. History of Pali Literature , 2 volumes; Varanasi: B haratiya Publishing House, 1974.
Winternitz, M. A History of Indian Literature , 3 volumes, New Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1998.
Gair, J. W. & W. S. Karunatillake . A New Course in Reading Pali , New Delhi: Motilal
Banarsidass, 1998.
Bullitt, John T. A Guide to Learning the Pali Language .Barre, MA: Dhamma Dana Publishers,
1997.
___________ ed.A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist Terms .www.accesstoinsight.org .
Rhys Davids, T. W. and William Stede. Pali – English Dictionary New Delhi: Motilal
Banarsidass, 2007.
Kashyap a, Bhikkhu J. PaliMahavyakarana. New Delhi: MotilalBanarasidass, 1955.
Page 15
Shukla, H. S. PaliNibandhavali. Varanasi: Tara Press, 1978.
Maitreya, Anand B. Pali Grammar and Composition . London: Pali Buddhist Review 2 –6,1977 –
82.
_________ PaliMade Easy . Shizuoka: SIS, 1993.
Andersen, Dines. A Pali Reader and Pali Glossary , New Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1996.
Bapat, P.V. & R.D. Vadekar. A Practical PaliDictionaryfor the use of students in High Schools
and Colleges , Poona: 1940.
Edgerton, Franklin. Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Grammar and Dictionary . (2 Vols) Delhi:
MotilalBanarsidass1977.
_________ Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Reader, Delhi: MotilalBanarasidass , 1996.
Apte, V.S. Guide to Sanskrit Composition. Chowkhamba:Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series, 2002.
Hazra, Kanai Lal. Pali Language and Literature; a systematic survey and historical study. Delhi:
D.K.
Printworld Ltd., 1994.
Brough, J. The Language of the Buddhist Sanskrit. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and
African Studies. London, 1954
Journal of the Pāli Text Society , Volume XXIX
Nariman, J. K. Literary History of Sanskrit Buddhism . Delhi: MotilalBanarasidass, 1992.
Gawronski, A. Studies about the Sanskrit Buddhist Literature. Charleston, SC: BiblioBazaar,
2010.
Winternitz, M. A History of Indian Literature vol. II, D elhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1998.
Kale, M.R. Higher Sanskrit Grammar. Delhi: MotilalBanarasidass, 1984.
Geiger, Wilhelm. Pali Literature and Language . Delhi: MunshiramManoharlal, 1968.
Coulson, Michael. Sanskrit:An Introduction to Classical Language . Sevenoaks:
Hodder&Stoughton ,1992.
Gonda, J. A concise elementary grammar of the Sanskrit language: with exercises, reading
selections, and a glossary . Leiden: E.J. Brill,1966
Maurer, Walter Harding. The Sanskrit language : an introductory grammar and reader . (2
Vols.) Richmond: Curzon Press,1995.
Mayrhofer, Manfred. A Sanskrit grammar (tr) from the German with revisions and an
introduction by Gordon B. Ford, Jr. Tuscaloosa, Al.: University of Alabama Press, cop.1972
Whitney, W. D. The History of Sanskrit Grammar . Delhi: Sanjay Prakashan, 2002.
____________ The roots, verb - forms, and primary derivatives of the Sanskrit language . Delhi:
MotilalBanarsidass, 1991.
Speyer, J. S. Sanskrit Syntax . Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1973.
Apte, VamanShivram. The students Sanskrit -English dictionary: containing appendices on
sanskrit prosody and important literary and geographical names in the ancient history of India .
(Rep). Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 2004.
Apte, VasudeoGovind. A Concise English ‐Sanskrit Dictionary , Delhi:Satguru Publications,1988.
MacDonell, A.A. A practical Sanskrit dictionary with transliteration, accentuation, and
etymological
analysis throughout. Oxford: Oxford University Press,1924.
__________________ Sanskrit Grammar for Students . Delhi: SGV Press, 2000.
Pathak, Manish Kumar. An Introduction to Sanskrit Grammar . Delhi: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan,
2004.
Page 16
Egenes, Thomas. Introduction to Sanskrit . Delhi: MotilalBanarsidass, 1994.
Page 17
TY Semester V
4. History of Pali literature
5. History of early Buddhism in India
6. Spread of Buddhism in South Asia
7. Spread of Buddhism in East Asia (Tibet, China)
8. Buddhist art in India
9. Buddhist Philosophy (Sarvastivada, Madhyamika)
TY Semester VI
4. History of Buddhist Sanskrit Literature
5. History of Later Buddhism in India
6. Spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia
7. Spread of Buddhism in East Asia (Korea & Japan)
8. Buddhist Architecture in India
9. Buddhist Philosophy (Yogacara and Later Schools)