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‘BUDDHISTIC STUDIES - VIPASSANA
THEORY & PRACTICE’
Part – Time One Year Advanced Diploma Course
Ordinances and Regulations relating to the above course:
1. Title of the Course: BUDDHISTIC STUDIES VIPASSANA THEORY & PRACTICE’
2. Eligibility: A candidat e for being eligible for admission to the course must have passed
matriculation, (Std. X) of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education, Pune, or H.S.C. that is should be 12
th pass.
3. Duration f or the course: It shall be a part -time course and it s duration shall be one
academic year i.e. June – April.
4. Scheme of Papers:
Paper - I — (100 Marks)
– HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING S OF THE
BUDDHA
Paper - II— (100 Marks) – VIPASSANA THEORY AND PRACTICE
5. Examination - Eligibility: A candidat e for being eligible for admission to the examination
shall satisfy the following requirements: -
5.1. He/She shall have attended the course of instruction and practice sessions for at least three -fourths of the total number of hours during each term.
5.2. Diploma in Buddhistic Studies Vipassana Theory & Practice is compulsory condition for admission to Advanced Diploma in Buddhistic Studies Vipassana Theory & Practice.
5.3. One Ten day Vipassan a course at any Vipassan a centre acknowledged by
Vipassan a Research Institute is compulsory condition for eligibility for appearing in
final examination.
6. Exam Structure:
6.1. Paper I is on teachings of the B uddha and his philosophy for which e xamination
100 marks Theory paper will be conducted.
6.2. Paper I I is on Vipassana theory & practice for which an examination 100 marks
Theory paper will be conducted.
7. Fee Structure:
7.1. The fee prescribed for registration shall be Rs. 100/ -
7.2. The fee prescribed as tuition fee shall be Rs. 1500/ -
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7.3. Examina tion fee prescribed shall be Rs 700/ -
8. Passing Criteria: Minimum marks for passing is 40 marks out of 100 in each paper
9. Qualification for Teachers:
9.1. Postgraduates in Pali & Buddhistic Studies
9.2. Author ized Teachers / Old Meditators o f Vipa ssana Meditation Technique
10. Lectures structure: Once a week for 4 Hours
Paper I — History and Philosophy of Teaching o f the Buddha Total Marks: 100
UNIT I: Pāli Literature
• Verses o f Dhammapada (Magga Vagga)
• Similes of Milinda Pañha (Lak kha ṇa Pañha)
• Personalities of Puggalapaññati (Chapter -3)
UNIT II : Core Teachings through P āli Suttas
• Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta
• Dvedhāvitakka Sutta
• Nivāpa Sutta
UNIT II I: Historical Aspects
• Last Days of the Buddha ( Māhāparinibbāna Sutta )
• Spread of Teachin gs of the Buddha in other Countries
• Art and Architecture
UNIT IV: Learning of P āli Suttas through Translation
• Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
• Ratana Sutta
• Girimānanda Sutta
BOOKS FOR REFERENCES
—
1. Pali sahitya ka itihasa - Rahula Sankrityayan
2. Pali sahit ya ka itihasa - Dharmaraskhita
3. Pali sahitya ka itihasa - Bharatsingh Upadhyaya
4. History of Pali literature - B. C. Law
5. The Essence of Tipitaka - U Ko lay
6. Gotama the Buddha: His Life and His Teaching - V.R.I. Publication
7. Tipitaka Men Samyaka Sambuddha Vol 1 - S. N. Goenka, V.R.I. Publication
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8. Tipitaka Men Samyaka Sambuddha Vol 2 - S. N. Goenka, V.R.I. Publication
9. Asoka ke Shilalekha - V.R.I. Publication
10. 2500 years of Buddhism - P. V. Bapat
11. Buddhist I ndia - Rhys Davids
12. Dhamma Vandana - V.R.I. Publication
13. Dhammap ada Pali -English - V.R.I. Publication
14. Dhammapada Pali -English – Narada
15. Abhidhammatha Sangaho – Narada
16. The Debate of King Milinda - Bhikkhu Pesala
Paper II — Vipassana Theory and Practice Total Marks: 100
Lectures per Week: Once a Week for Four Hours (Three hours for theory and one hour for
meditation session).
UNIT I : Essentials of Vipassana Practice
• References of Vipassana as found in scriptures
• Sati Sampajañña
• Bodhipakkhiya Dhamma – (37 factors of Enlightenment )
UNIT II : Important aspects of V ipassana technique
• Sāmaññaphala Sutta
• Sabb āsava Sutta
• Mahāhatthipadopama Sutta
UNIT I II: Foundation for development of Vipassana
• Paramattha Sacca ( Ultimate Truth s)
• Ti-Lakkhaṇa (Three Characteristics)
• Ariya Puggala ( Fruits of Sanctification )
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UNIT IV: Practical application of Vipas sana as found in: ( selected few )
• Vipassana & Psychology
• Vipassana & Prison
• Vipassana & Interpersonal relationship
• Vipassana & Tourism
• Vipassana & World Peace
• Vipassana & Personality Development
• Vipassana & Education
BOO KS FOR REFERENCES —
1. The Discourse Summaries - S.N. Goenka , V.R.I. Publication
2. Pravachan Saransh - V.R.I. Publication
3. Sayagyi U Ba Khin Journal , V.R.I. Publication
4. The Manuals of Dhamma - Ledi Sayadaw , V.R.I. Publication
5. Pali sahitya ka itihasa - Rahula Sankrityayan
6. Pali sahityana ka itihasa - Dharmarakkhita
7. Pali sahitya ka itihasa - Bharatsingh Upadhyaya
8. History of Pali literature - B. C. Law
9. The Essence of Tipitaka - U Ko lay
10. Gotama the Buddha: His Life and His Teaching - V.R.I. Publication
11. Tipitaka Men S amyaka Sambuddha Vol 1 - S. N. Goenka, V.R.I.
Publication
12. Tipitaka Men Samyaka Sambuddha Vol 2 - S. N. Goenka, V.R.I.
Publication
13. Asoka ke Shilalekha - V.R.I. Publication
14. 2500 years of Buddhism - P. V. Bapat
15. Buddhist India - Rhys Davids
16. Mahasatipatthana S utta - In Hindi /English/Marathi - S.N. Goenka,
V.R.I. Publication
17. Dharma - Its True Nature - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. Publication
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