Diploma in Buddhist Studies

Objectives

The main objectives of this programme are to,

  1. Teach origin and expansion of Buddhist philosophy and to teach fundamental teachings of Buddhism
  2. Provide practical utility of Buddhist teachings
  3. Highilight the usefulness of Buddhist meditation to the modern world.

SLQF – Level 3

NVQ – Level 5

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to,

  1. Recognize knowledge about the origin, expansion and fundamental teachings of Buddhism
  2. Identify the current social system associated with Buddhism and Buddhist culture
  3. Demonstrate effective social skills in order to analyze and manage social relationships much practically in life by adopting Buddhist principals
  4. Establish a rapport and build collaborative relationships with individuals and groups based on Buddhist ideology
  5. Assess positively on development and engage in active community work and participate in our society by following Buddhist teachings

Description of the course

The studying of fundamental teachings of the Buddhism and practical usage of Buddhist meditation methods have become a major trend in the country. However a proper satisfactory programme was not in this system to teach people who could not get opportunity for university education. This diploma programme in Buddhist Studies is based on the fundamental teachings of buddhism, Buddhist culture and Buddhist meditation. This diploma accomplishes goal by offering high rated course work conducted by a highly qualified panel of lecturers. 

The role of knowledge in Buddhism is totally based on the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and Buddhist culture.  The overall objective of this programme is also to teach these basic concepts associated with Buddhism. The programme should be of particular value to students who intend to work as professionals in government institutions or other agencies, teachers, school leavers, all the people who have interest in Buddhism

Course structure

 

Subject code

Name of the Subject

No. of lecture Hours

Notional Learning Hours

Credit

Semester 1

DBUS 1110

Fundamental teachings of Buddhism I

45

150

3

DBUS 1120

Buddhist social philosophy I

45

150

3

DBUS 1130

Buddhism and counseling I

45

150

3

DBUS 1140

Buddhist meditation I

45

150

3

DBUS 1150

Buddhist solutions for practical problems

45

150

3

Semester  11

DBUS 1210

Fundamental teachings of Buddhism II

45

150

3

DBUS 1220

Buddhist social philosophy II

45

150

3

DBUS 1230

Buddhism and counseling II

45

150

3

DBUS 1240

Buddhist meditation II

45

150

3

DBUS 1990

Analytical Essay

45

150

3

   

450

1500

30