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‘BUDDHISTIC STUDIES - VIPASSANA
THEORY & PRACTICE’
Part – Time One Year Diploma Course
Ordinances and Regulations relating to the above course:
1. Title of the Course: BUDDHISTIC STUDIES VIPASSANA THEORY & PRACTICE’
2. Eligibility: A candidate for be ing 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 its durati on shall be one
academic year i.e. June – April.
4. Scheme of Papers:
Paper - I — (100 Marks) – HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING Of THE
BUDDHA
Paper - II— (100 Marks) – VIPASSANA THEORY AND PRACTICE
5. Examination - Eligibility : A candidate for be ing 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. One Ten day Vipassanā course at any Vipassanā centr e acknowledged by
Vipassanā 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 f or which
Examination of 100 marks Theory paper will be conducted.
6.2. Paper II is on Vipassana theory & practice for which an examination of
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/ -
7.3. Examination fee prescribed shall be Rs 700/ -
8. Passing Criteria: Minimum marks for passing is 40 out of 100 i n each paper
9. Qualification for Teachers :
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9.1. Postgraduates in Pali & Buddhistic Studies
9.2. Authorized Teachers / Old Meditators o f Vipassana Meditation
10. Lectures structure: Once a week for 4 Hours
Paper I — History and Philosophy o f Teaching o f the Buddha Total Marks: 100
UNIT I: Introductio n to Life and Teachings of the Buddha
• Life & Spiritual Quest of the Buddha
• Four Noble Truths & Eight -fold Path
• Concept of P aramitas
UNIT II: Introduction to Pali Literature
• Vinay a Piṭaka
• Sutta Piṭaka
• Abhidhamma Pi ṭaka
UNIT III: Historical Aspects
• Six Historical Theravada Councils
• Royals and Merchant Patrons
• Places of Buddhist Interest
UNIT IV: Learning of Pāli Suttas through Translation
• Ariyapariyesan ā Sutta
• Cittavagga
• Maṅ gala Sutta
BOOKS FOR REFERENCES
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1. Gotama the Buddha: His Life and His Teaching - V.R.I. Publication
2. Mahasatipatthana Sutta - In Hindi/English/Marathi - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I.
Publication
3. Dharma - Its True Nature - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. Publication
4. Importance of Vedana & Sampajanna - S. N. Goenka , V.R.I. Publication
5. Manual of Vipassana Meditation. – U Ko Lay
6. The Discourse Summaries - S.N. Goenka , V.R.I. Publication
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7. Pravachan Saransh - V.R.I. Publication
8. Dhamma Vandana - V.R.I. Publication
9. Tipitaka Men Samyaka Sa mbuddha Vol 1 - S. N. Goenka, V.R.I. Publication
10. Tipitaka Men Samyaka Sambuddha Vol 2 - S. N. Goenka, V.R.I. Publication
11. Asoka ke Shilalekha - V.R.I. Publication
12. 2500 years of Buddhism - P. V. Bapat
13. Buddhist India - Rhys Davis.
14. Rajdharma (kuch aitihasic prasang) - Shri. S.N.Goenka
15. The Essence of Tipitaka - U Ko lay
16. Pali sahitya ka itihaas - Bharatsingh Upadhyaya
17. Vipassana ka Udagam aur Vikas
Paper II — Vipassana Theory and Practice Total Marks: 100
Lectures per Week: Once a Week f or Four Hours (Thr ee hours for theory and one hour for
meditation session) .
UNIT I : Foundations for the development of Vipassana technique
• Sīla (Morality)
• Samādhi (Concentration)
• Paññā (Insight, Wisdom)
UNIT II: Essentials of Vipassana Practice
• Anāpāna
• Veda nā (Sensations)
• Paṭiccasamuppāda
UNIT III: Important aspects of Vipassana technique
• Ti-Sarana (Refuge in triple gems)
• Five Friends and Five Enemies
• Brahmavihā ra
UNIT IV: Practical application of Vipassana as found in: ( selected few )
• Vipassana & Ayurve da
• Vipassana & Management
• Vipassana & Mental Health
• Vipassana & Physical Health
• Vipassana & Yoga
• Vipassana & Government
• Brahmi Script
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BOOKS FOR REFERENCES —
1. The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka
- William Hart
2. Dharma - Its True Nature - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. Publication
3. Vipassana its relevance to present world , V.R.I. Publication
4. Vipassana meditation healing th e healer by Dr. T.T. Fleischman
5. Vipassana – An Art of Corporate Management , V.R.I. Publication
6. Vipassana & Health , V.R.I. Publication
7. Vipassana in Government , V.R.I. Publicati on
8. Drug Addiction And Therapy: A Vipassana Perspective , V.R.I. Publication
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