Revised Syllabus Buddhistic studies Vipassana Theory and Practice 2018 19 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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Date: Signature :
Name of BOS Chairperson / Dean : _____________________________________ Sr. No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the Course One Year Advance Diploma Course in
Buddhistic Studies : Vipassana Theory &
Practice ( Based on Pali Literary Sources )
2 Eligibility for
Admission S.S.C. Passed /H.S.C. Passed
3 Passing Marks 40%
4 Ordinances /
Regulations ( if any) -
5 No. of Years /
Semesters One Year
6 Level P.G. / U.G./ Diploma / Certificate
( Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
( Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status New / Revised
( Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented
from Academic Year From Academic Year 2018 -2019 AC___________
Item No. ______
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF PALI
REVISED SYLLABUS FOR
ONE YEAR ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN
BUDDHISTIC STUDIES: VIPASSANA THEORY AND PRACTICE
[Based o n Pali Literary Sources]
[TO BE IMPLEMENTED FROM YEAR 2018 JUNE ONWARDS]
2018-2019
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SYLLABUS REVISED FOR THE
ONE YEAR ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN
BUDDHISTIC STUDIES: VIPASSANA THEORY AND PRACTICE
[Based o n Pali Literary Sources]
PREAMBLE
Buddhist Studies encompasses many aspects of teachings of Buddha, amongst which the practical
training of the mind to see the reality as it is - that is vipassana - is very important .
Many suttas in Pali talks directly about the training of the mind for concentration (samath a) and
purification (vipassana). Because that is the only way to liberation (Nibbana ).
The course designed is to clarify the practical queries seen in the revival of vipassana meditation
technique of the Ledi sayadaw tradition as taught by Goenka guruji in the 10 days vipassana course.
Ordinances, Regulations and Syllabus for the One Year Advance Diploma in
Buddhistic studies: Vipassana Theor y and Practice [Based on Pali Literary Sources]
Title of the Course: -
Advance Diploma in Buddhistic Studies: Vipassana Theory and
Practice [Based on Pali Literary Sources]
Eligibility: -
1) 10th or 12th Pass
Duration of the Course: -
One Year – Part time basis
Lectures (4 lectures of 6 0 minutes each per week)
Fee Structure: -
Rs. 2 500/- tuition fees
Rs. 50/ - registration fees
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Teachers Qualification: -
Department staff and guest faculty drawn from affiliated
Colleges/Universities
Intake Capacity: -
50 students.
Scheme of papers: -
PAPER -I Buddhistic Studies
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment]
PAPER -II Vipassana Theory and Practice
[ As found in Pali Literature]
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment]
Minimum Number of Marks for passing:40 Marks in each paper individually
Examination Pattern: -
Final examinations - Theory papers I and II
[80 marks each & 20 Marks Assignment each ].
Detail Paper Pattern attached.
Payment of Resource Persons
Honorarium Rs.500/ - per Lecture of 60 minutes
Detailed Syllabus attached.
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DETAIL SYLLABUS
PAPER -I
BUDDHISTIC STUDIES
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment]
UNIT -I HISTORY OF BUDDHISM
Sources of Buddhist history
Life of Buddha from Pali sources
Kings and patrons of Buddhism
Six Buddhist councils
Decline and revival of Buddhism in India with reference to Vipassana
UNIT -II BUDDHIST CULTURE
Pilgrim and Pilgrimages till date
Buddhist Art: Painting and Sculpture
Buddhist Architecture: Stupa, Chaityagraha, Vihara
Role of Sangha
Pali Text and Scholars
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PAPER -II
VIPASSANA THEORY AND PRACTICE
[AS FOUND IN PALI LITERATURE]
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment]
UNIT -I THEORY AND PRACTICE OF VIPASSANA MEDITATION
1. Kammatthanagaha according to cariya / sila .
2. Samatha practice: understanding Jhanas .
3. Vipassana – Role of vedana .
4. Three characteristics of existence: Dukkha, Anicca & Anatta.
5. 10 days vipassana course -Discourse summary .
6. Practice of Sila, Dana, Metta , Sati & sampajana .
7. Suttas in Pali – Mangala Sutta / Metta Sutta / Ratana Sutta .
UNIT -II VIPASSANA PRACTICE THROUGH PALI LITERATURE
1. Why Vipassana ?
2. Citta and Cetasika: Mind and M ental factors .
3. Kamma,Vipaka and R ebirth .
4. Cattariariyasaccani : Four N oble truths & Vipassana .
5. Paticasamuppada and Vipassana .
6. Practice of Brahmavihara -s.
7. Practice of Four Satipatthana -s.
8. Practice of Ten Anussati -s.
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PAPER PATTERN FOR
PAPER -I
BUDDHISTIC STUDIES
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment ]
Q.1. Answer the following (Any two out of three) [20 MARKS]
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Q.4. Answer the following (Any two out of three) [20 MARKS]
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PAPER -II
VIPASSANA THEORY AND PRACTICE
[AS FOUND IN PALI LITERATURE]
[80 Marks paper + 20 Marks assignment ]
Q.1. Answer the following (Any two out of three) [20 MARKS]
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Q.4. Answer the following (Any two out of three) [20 MARKS]
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BOOKS FOR REFERENCES —
1. PaliSahityakaitihasa - RahulaSankrityayan
2. PaliSahityanakaitihas – Dharmarakkhita
3. History of Pali Literature – B.C. Law
4. PaliSahityakaitihasa – BharatsihaUpadhyaya
5. The Essence of Tipitaka - U Ko lay
6. Gotama the Buddha : His Life His Teaching - V.R.I. Publication
7. Tipitaka Mein SamyakaSambuddhaVol 1 - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. publication
8. Tipitaka Mein SamyakaSambuddhaVol 2 - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. publication
9. Asoka keShilalekha – P.V. Bapat
10. 2500 years of Buddhism – P.V. Bapat
11. Buddhist India - Rhys Davids
12. DhammaVandana – V.R.I. Publication
BOOKS FOR REFERENCES --
1. The discourse Summaries - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I.Publication
2. PravachanSaransh – V.R.I. Publication
3. Sayagyi U Ba Khin Journal, – V.R.I. Publication
4. The Manuals of Dhamma – LediSayadaw, – V.R.I. Publication
5. PaliSahityakaitihasa - RahulaSankrityayan
6. PaliSahityanakaitihas – Dharmarakkhita
7. History of Pali Literature – B.C. Law
8. PaliSahityakaitihasa – BharatsihaUpadhyaya
9. The Essence of Tipitaka - U Ko lay
10. Gotama the Buddha : His Life His Teaching - V.R.I. Publication
11. Tipitaka Mein SamyakaSambuddhaVol 1 - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. publication
12. Tipitaka Mein SamyakaSambuddhaVol 2 - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. publication
13. Asoka keShilalekha – V.R.I. publication
14. 2500 years of Buddhism – P.V. Bapat
15. Buddhist India - Rhys Davids
16. MahasatipatthanaSutta – In Hindi/ English/Marathi - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. publication
17. Dharma – Its True Nature - S.N. Goenka, V.R.I. publication