Objectives
The main objectives of this programme are to,
- Teach origin and expansion of Buddhist philosophy and to teach fundamental teachings of Buddhism
- Provide practical utility of Buddhist teachings
- 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,
- Recognize knowledge about the origin, expansion and fundamental teachings of Buddhism
- Identify the current social system associated with Buddhism and Buddhist culture
- Demonstrate effective social skills in order to analyze and manage social relationships much practically in life by adopting Buddhist principals
- Establish a rapport and build collaborative relationships with individuals and groups based on Buddhist ideology
- 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 | ||