Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies (PGDBS)
The PG Diploma Course in Buddhist Studies (PGDBS) conducted by IGNCA aims to provide learners with in-depth understanding of Buddhism from historical, archaeological, philosophical and cultural perspective.
65 % of the course will be theoretical and 35 % will be practical.
Course Outline
| Semester-I (Credit – 20) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Content | Credit |
| Paper I | Life and Teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha Pre-Buddhist Indian Culture, Life and Important Events of the Buddha, Buddhist councils, Mahabhinishkramana, Nirvana, Char Aryasatya (Four Noble Truths), Ashtangikmarga (Eightfold Noble Paths), Trilakshana (Three Marks of Existence) comprising Dukkha (Suffering), Anitya (Impermanence) and Anatta (Selflessness). |
3 |
| Paper – II | Dissemination of Buddhism Formation of the Buddhist Sangha, Buddhist Patrons – Ashoka, Kanishka and Harshavardhana, Buddhist Sects, Buddhist Literature and History of Buddhism in Southeast and East Asian countries |
4 |
| Paper – III | Buddhist Philosophy Dharmacakrapravartana Sutra (3 Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma), Salistambasutra (Rice Seedling Sutra) (Twelve links of Dependent Origination), Selected Portions from the Pali text Milinda Panho, Excerpts from Bodhicaryavatara (The Bodhisattvas way of life by Acharya Shantideva), Madhyamaka Philosophy, Abhidharma Philosophy, Buddhist Logic and Epistemology |
4 |
| Paper – IV | Buddhist Psychology Buddhist Psychology (Mind – Citta and 51 Mental Factors – Cetasikas), Abhidhamma Pitaka and Buddhist Meditation – Theory and Practice |
3 |
| Dissertation and Assignment | 6 | |
| Semester-II (Credit – 20) | ||
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| Paper | Content | Credit |
| Paper – V | Buddhist Art and Architecture Buddhist Symbolism, History of Buddhist Art (Mathura, Gandhara, Sarnath, Amravati), Buddhist Art and Sculptures – Sanchi Stupa/Ajanta Cave Paintings and Sites connected with the Buddha Relics and its importance. |
5 |
| Paper – VI | Buddhist Archaeological Heritage sites Eight Important Buddhist Pilgrimage sites in the foot-steps of the Buddha, Some important Buddhist sites in Asia, Major Buddhist education centers – Nalanda and Vikramshila and Works of Buddhist Scholars and Travelers – Fa-Hien, Hiuen Tsang, I-tsing, Kumarjiva, Amoghavajra and Bodhidharma. |
5 |
| Paper – VII | Relevance of Buddhism in Contemporary World Engaged Buddhism, Science and Buddhism, Buddhism and Ecology and Sustainable Development, Buddhism and Well-being, Buddhism and Gender and Buddhist Ethics and Morality |
4 |
| Dissertation and Assignment | 6 | |