LUMBINI BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY
Revised Courses of Study
2073
MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED BUDDHISM
M.A. Second Year
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Paper |
Paper Code |
Subject |
Full Marks |
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Paper VI A |
MAAP 601 |
Buddhist Economics |
50 |
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Paper VI B |
MAAP 602 |
Buddhist Management |
50 |
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Paper VII A |
MAAP 603 |
Buddhism and Human Rights |
50 |
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PaperVII B |
MAAP 604 |
Buddhist Meditation and Practice Practical Meditation |
40
10 |
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Paper VIII A |
MAAP 605 |
Buddhist Ethics |
50 |
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Paper VIII B |
MAAP 606 |
Buddhism and Gender Issues |
50 |
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Paper IX A |
MAAP 607 |
Buddhist Approach to Enviroment |
50 |
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Paper IX B OR |
MAAP 608 |
Buddhist Approach to Health and Hygiene Seminar paper writing OR |
40
10 |
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Paper IX A |
MAAP 609 |
Buddhist Jurisprudence, Law and Justice Seminar paper writing
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40
10 |
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Paper IX B |
MAAP 610 |
Buddhism and Psychology
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50 |
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Paper X |
MAAP 609 |
Thesis |
100 |
Approved by the Academic Council- Mansir 20, 2073
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper VI A
Buddhist Economics
MAAP 601
Full Mark 50
Course objectives
The course entirely relates the Buddha's teachings with economic aspect of the life. The main objective is to impart knowledge about the prevalence of economics idea in Buddhism. Also it helps the Buddhists students to make distinction between Buddhist and general economics.
Unit 1. Concept of Economics and History of Economic Thought 15
1.1 Concept of Economics
Definitions of prominent Economists, Micro and Macro Economics,
Demand, Types of Demand, Law of Demand
1.2 History of Economics thought Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Malthus, Marx, Marshall
Unit 2. Economic Thought in Buddhism 10
2.1 Buddha's Emphasis to Economic Activities
2.1.1 Kutadant –sutta
2.1.2 Cakkavatti- simhanada –sutta
2.1.3 Singalovada –sutta
2.1.4 Agganna -sutta
2.1.5 Vyaggha-pajja-sutta
Unit 3. Introduction to the Modern Thinkers of Buddhist Economics 15
3.1 E.F Schumaker - Small is Beautiful
3.2 Ven.P.A Payutto- Buddhist Economic: A Middle Way for the Market Place.
3.3 Shinichi Inoue- Putting Buddhism to Work
3.4. Prabavana Viriya Khun_ Buddhist Economics
3.5 A.T. Ariyaratne- Buddhist Approach to Economic and social Development
3.6 Bhutan's Economics of Happiness Thailand's Economics of Sufficiency
Unit 4. Buddhist Economic Ethics 15
4.1 Ethics in Buddhism
4.2 Right livelihood
4.3 Ethics in Economic activities
4.3.1 Jatakas –Serivanija, Kutavanija ,Vedarva, Satadhamma Jataka
4.3.2 - Dhammapada Atthakatha- Chakkhu pala, Cundasukarika
4.3.3 –Petavatthu- Story of four petas
Unit 5. Buddha's Approach to Economic activities 10
5.1 Production
5.2 Consumption
5.3 Distribution
5.4 Social welfare
Unit 6. Buddha's Approach to Economic Development 10
6.1 Determinants of Economic Development and Buddha's teachings
6.2 Spiritual teachings of Buddha and Economic Development
6.3 Buddhism and poverty alleviation
References:
1. Ahuja, H.L. (1983). Advanced Economic Theoryt, New Delhi: S.Chand and Company Ltd.
2. Ariyaratne, A.T. (1988). Buddhist approach to economic and social development, Srilanka: International Buddhist conference.
3. Bhikshu, Asvaghosh Mahasthavir. (1977). Buddhaya Arthanity( Nepal Bhasa), Kathmandu: Dharmakirti Adhyayan Gosthi.
4. Dewett. K.K and A. Chand (1999) Modern Economic Theory, New Delhi: S.Chand and Company Ltd.
5. Gnanarama, Pategama. (2000). Essentials of Buddhism, Singapore: Ti- Sarana Buddhist Association.
6. Inoue, Shinichi. (1997). Putting Buddhism to work, Tokyo: Kondansha International Ltd.
7. Jha, Hari Bansh. (1979). Buddhist Economics and Modern World,Kathmandu: Dharmakirti Adhyayan Gosthi.
8. Kuruppa, Rajah. (2003). Buddhism; Its Essence and some Relevant Approaches, Sri Lanka: Public trustee department.
9. Payutta, P.A. (1994). A Middle-way for the market Place, Bangkok: Buddha dhamma foundation.
10. Pokharel: Bharat. (2004). History of Economic Thought,. Kathmandu: NewHira Books enterprises.
11. Schumacher, E.F. (1973). - Small is beautiful, India: Rupa and co inassociation with Macdonald and co Ltd London and Sydney.
12. Sumanapalo, G.D. (2001). Early Buddhist Philosophy and Social Concepts, Srilanka: Dept. of Pali and Buddhist studies.
13. Tripathi, Prabha.(1985). Prachin Purbottar Bharat, India: Varanashi sahitya sansthan.
14. Viriya khun, Prabhavana.(1988). Buddhist Economics, Thailand: 2001
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper VI B
Buddhism and Management
MAAP 602
Full Mark: 50
Teaching hours: 75
Course Objective
The course intends to make students acquainted with the Buddha’s teachings on management aspects. It helps them in knowing several teachings of the Buddha that could be important inputs to develop management theories and they could be applied in practice in management field.
Course Contents:
Unit I Introductory Background 5
1.1 Meaning and concept of Management
1.2 Importance of Management
Unit 2 Functions of Management in relation to Buddhism 20
2.1 Planning
2.2 Organizing
2.3 Staffing
2.4 Motivation
2.5 Decision Making
2.6 Controlling
2.7 Directing
Unit 3 Buddhism and Various fields of Management 20
3.1 Production Management: Productivity and prevention from Industrial accident through concentration
3.2 Personnel Management: Motivation models through Singalovadasutta
3.3. Financial Management: sharing the income for reinvestment
Unit 4 Prevention of Fraud and misappropriation in Buddhist literature 20
4.1 Fraud and misappropriation as unwholesome deeds
4.2 Fraudulent activities and preventive efforts of Bodhisattvas as revealed from Jatakas
4.3 Consequences of Fraudulent activities- as portrayed in Petavatthu
Unit 5 Leadership in Buddhism 10
5.1 Dasa Raj Dharma and effective leadership
5.2 Six qualities for effective leadership
5.3 Buddhist sutras to lead followers, e.g. Hastaka-alavaka
References:
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper VII A
Buddhist Approach to Human Rights
MAAP 603
Full Mark: 50
Teaching hours: 75
Course Objective
The course aims to make students understand the meaning of being Humans, their duties and rights of Humans and appropriate human behavior from buddhistic perspectives. It helps them know the nature of reality and human beings’ place in the universe. The second part ‘Buddhist meditation and practice’ further facilitate the students in understanding above issues theoretically and practically while they learn meaning, types, importance and basic techniques of Buddhist meditation.
Course Contents
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Unit 1. |
Introduction to Human Rights: Meaning, Concept and Historical Development 1.1 Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1.2 Human Rights and Universal Responsibility 1.3 Human realm and its importance
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15 |
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Unit 2. |
Buddhism and the Idea of Human Rights 2.1 Buddha's View to Caste System 2.2 Buddha's View to Gender Issue 2.3 Buddha's View to Violence
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20 |
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Unit 3. |
Buddhist Ethics and Human Rights 3.1 Śila-precepts 3.2 Caturbrahma-vihāra 3.3 Ārya-aṣṭāṅgika-mārga 3.4 Daśa-kuśala karma
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20 |
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Unit 4. |
Mahayana Buddhism and Human Rights 4.1 Bodhicitta Generation 4.2 Nirvana/Buddhahood and its social dimension 4.2 Buddha Nature 4.3 Six Pāramitās |
20 |
References
Paper VII B
Buddhist Meditation and Practice
MAAP 604
Full Mark: 50
Theory: 40
Meditation Practice: 10
Teaching hours: 75
Course Objective
The course aims to make students understand about meditation which is considered practical aspects of Buddhist teachings to realize the worldly nature. Further it inspires them to practice meditation in daily life through which they get several benefits.
Course Contents
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Unit 1. |
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Systems 1.1 General Concept of Meditation 1.2 Introduction to Buddhist Meditation System – Bhāvanā, Jhāna 1.3 Historical Development 1.4 Pre-requisites for Buddhist Meditation
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15 |
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Unit 2 |
Samatha and Vipassanā Meditations 2.1 Samatha Meditation 2.1.1 Meaning and Objectives 2.1.2 Types of Samatha 2.1.2 Importance of Samatha meditation
2.2Vipassanā Meditation 2.2.1 Meaning and Objectives 2.2.2 Types of Vipassanā 2.2.3 importance of Vipassana meditation
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15 |
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Unit 3 |
Introduction to Different Stages of Dhyāna |
15 |
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Unit 4. |
Mahayana/Vajrayana Meditation 4.1 Initiation as preliminary to meditation 4.2 Vajrayanasadhana
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15 |
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Unit 5. |
Field Practice - Ten Days |
15 |
References:
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper VIII A
Buddhist Ethics
MAAP 605
Full Mark: 50
Teaching hours: 75
Course Objectives
The course aims at providing students with knowledge on importance of moral values or ethics in human life for leading peaceful life and also for religious pursuit. It also helps the students to understand changing trend in the Buddhist concept of ethical practice or asceticism. Furthermore, the course imparts knowledge about Gender issues highlighting position of women in Buddhism, role of prominent woman personalities in religious pursuit and significance of female Buddhas and bodhisattva.
Course Contents
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Unit 1. |
Introduction to Ethics Meaning, Importance and Subject matter.
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5 |
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Unit 2. |
Ethics in Buddhism 2.1 Significance of Ethics in Buddhism 2.2 Key Buddhist Values- For Laymen: Five precepts, 8 Precepts, 2.3 Monastic values: celibacy and role of monasticism For Sramanera: 10 Precepts, Sekhia, For Bhikkhus : BhikkhuPratimoksha For Bhikkhuni: BhikkhuniPratimoksha |
20 |
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Unit 3. |
Bodhisattva Path and Its Ethics 3.1 Six and Ten Perfections 3.2 Bodhisattva Vows |
15 |
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Unit 4. |
Buddhist Ethics and Gender Issues Buddha's Approach to Gender Equality |
5 |
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Unit 5. |
Buddhist Ethics and Society 5.2 1Wholesome and unwholesome activities (Daśa-kuśalākuśala) 5.3 DasaPunnaKiriyaVatthu 5.4 Consequenses of good and bad ethical conduct with references toPeta-vatthu, Bimana-vatthu and Dhammapada Atthakatha 5.5 Ethical lessons in Jataka and Avadana 5.6 Mahayana reassessment of monastic values and skillful means |
30 |
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Reference:
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper VIII B
Buddhism and Gender Issues
MAAP 606
Full Marks: 50
Teachings hrs: 75
Course Objective
The course imparts knowledge about Gender issues highlighting position of women in Buddhism, role of prominent woman personalities in religious pursuit and significance of female Buddhas and bodhisattva. By knowing position of women in Buddha’s view, the students can assess status of gender issues in the past and at present.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Introductory Background 15
1.1 General background of Gender
1.2 Social construction of Gender
1.3 Interdisciplinary approach of Gender studies
1.4 Feminist movement in the world
1.5 Gender and Development.
Unit 2: Gender equality in Buddhism 15
2.1 Equal status of Male and Female and their rights and duties in Buddhism
(Singalovadasutta)
2.2 Bhikkhu and BhikkhuniVinaya
2.3 Etadagga or Agrapada to Bhikkhu, Bhikkhuni and Laymen and Laywomen
2.4 Buddha's view regarding significance of women for development of society
2.5 Ideal couple ( Nakul Mata and Nakul Pita)
Unit 3: Contribution of women for propagating of Buddhism 15
3.1 Sujata's offering, Suppiya's donation of own flesh, Yashodara's Patience.
3.3 Vishakha's role in Propagating Buddhism.
3.4 Female deities in Buddhism
3.5 Buddha's teachings to Prostitutes. (Ambapali, Sirima
3.6 Bhrikuti’s contribution to the propagation of Buddhism in Tibet
3.7 Yeshe Tsogyal
3.8 Laxmikara
Unit4: Women Empowerment in Buddhism 15
4.1 Patacara, Kisagautami, Bhadrakundalakesa
4.2 Relieving the female slave by Buddha-. Purna, Khujjuttara
4.3 PrajnaParamita as a mother of Buddha
4.4 Theri Gatha the text of women empowerment
4.5 Decision making power of the Women of Buddhist ethnic group of Nepal
Unit 5: Women Scholars in Buddhist world 5
5.1 Bhikkhuni Khema
5.2 BhikkhuniVajira
5.3 Merry Foster
5.4 Mrs. Rhys Davis
5.5 Dhammavati Guruma
References:
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper IX A
Buddhist Approach to Environment
MAAP 607
Full Mark: 50
Teaching hours: 75
Course Objective
The present course aims to impart the students with knowledge of environmental issues on the ground of Buddhist teachings.Buddhism is very much concerned with environment. With its innate themes like non violence, compassion for all, it stands in concomitant of eco-system. Buddhism being environment friendly is now available in different forms when it got accustomed to new environment. While dealing with the subjects like these, it also helps the students know about interconnection between human and the nature. In the second part of the course, the students further learn about importance of moderation of diet, vegetarianism, some healing methods under Buddhist approach to health and hygiene.
Course Contents
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Unit I Buddhist Law of Interdependence and Nature 10 (Buddhist Ecological Philosophy) 1.1 Earlier Concept 1.1.1 Theory of Causation 1.1.2 No self: The Interdependence of All 1.2 Later Concept 1.2.1 Equality on the basis of Sunyata 1.2.2 Awakening of Bodhicitta |
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Unit II Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Eco-Systems 12 2.1 Buddhist cosmology 2.1.1 Universe as Macrocosm 2.1.2 Individual as Microcosm 2.1.3 Living within the seasonal rhythm 2.1.4 Living within Nature’s means 2.1.5 Human Use of Natural Resources |
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Unit III Buddhist attitude towards Natural World 15 3.1 The Aesthetics of Nature: Buddhist Ecology 3.2 Dynamism of Nature 3.3 Buddhist Holy sites verses Mountains/Lakes/caves/Monasteries 3.4 Relation between biotic and ab iotic elements 3.5 Global Ecological Crisis- e.g. concern to climate change |
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Unit IV Buddhist Attitude towards Plants 12 4.1 Trees and Forest in Buddhism 4.2 Major events of the Buddha 4.3 Bodhi trees and Garden (Bodhi Garden) 4.4 The Buddhist perspective on Deforestation and the challenge |
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Unit V Buddhist Attitude towards Animals 12 5.1 Position of Animals in Buddhism 5.2 Buddhist concept of Non-violence (Ahimsa) and Animal protection 5.3 Buddhist attitude towards meat eating and animal sacrifice 5.4 Animal right and Buddhism |
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Unit VI Environmental Ethics in Buddhism 12 6.1 The middle path to a Greener Future 6.2 Buddhist Environmental Protection 6.3 Mutual Co-existence in Buddhism 6.4 Buddhism as environmental religion 6.5 Lost Natural Harmony, Lost Moral Harmony |
References
Articles
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper IX B
Buddhist Approach to Health and Hygiene
MAAP 608
Full Mark: 50
Theory 40
Seminar paper 10
Teaching hours: 75
Course Objective
The course provides the ground for the students to learn further about the Buddha’s view about Health and Hygiene. They will feel importance of moderation of diet, vegetarianism, while they learn about some healing methods under Buddhist approach to health and hygiene.
Course Contents
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Unit I. |
Introductory Background 1.2 Introduction to Health and Religion 1.3 Buddha's Teachings on Health 1.3.4 Buddha’s Teachings on Anatomy of Human Body 1.3.5 Buddha’s Teachings and Medical Ethics 1.3.6 Diseases at the time of Buddha 1.3.7 Medicines and their Preparations 1.3.8 1.2.4.1 The Five Tonic Medicines 1.3.9 1.2.4.2 Life-Long Medicines 1.3.10 Qualities Required for Patients and Caretakers
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15 |
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Unit II. |
Health Care Practices in Buddhism 1.2 Precepts 1.3 Food Practices 1.4 Vegetarianism 1.5 Dress (Robes) 1.6 Physical Exercises 1.7 Right Posture 1.8 Temperature Equilibrium 1.9 Tree Plantation 1.10 Well Sleep 1.11 Daily Time Table
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15 |
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Unit III. |
Hygiene Maintenance from Buddhist Perspective 1.2 Cleaning 1.3 Handling Alms-Bowl 1.4 Filtration of Water 1.5 Bathing 1.6 Trimming Nail 1.7 Brushing Teeth 1.8 Washing Hands 1.10 Maintenance of Hygiene in the Newar Buddhist Monasteries
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15 |
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Unit IV. |
Medical Practitioners in Buddhism 1.2 Buddha's Period 1.3 Ancient Period 1.4 Medieval Period 1.5 Buddhist Healing practices in the Kathmandu Valley
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15 |
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Unit V. |
Buddhism and Mental Health 1.2 Meditation 1.3 Paritta Chanting 1.4 Buddha as a Psychotherapist |
15 |
Reference
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Paper IX A
Buddhist Jurisprudence, Polity, Law and Justice
MAAP 609
Full Marks: 50
Theory 40
Seminar paper 10
Teaching Hrs: 75
Unit 1: Introductory Background 10
1.1Meaning and concept of Jurisprudence
1.2 Significance of Jurisprudence
1.3 Jurisprudence vs Vinaya
1.4 Role and Importance of Vinaya (code of conduct) in Buddhism
Unit 2: Buddhist Jurisprudence 10
2.1 Five Precept, Eight Precept and Ten Precept
2.2 Sammavaca, Samma Kamanto and Samma Aajivo
2.3 Bodhisattva Vows
Unit 3: Vinaya as the Buddhist Jurisprudence 10
3.1 Origin and Formation of Vinaya (rules) by Buddha
3.2Circumstances that made to makeVinaya rule
3.3 History of Canonization of Vinaya in Buddhism
3.4 Comparative study of Vinaya in different sects of Buddhism
Unit 4: Pratimokshe Offence and Penalty in Buddhist Order 15
4.1 Four Parajika (great offences)
4.2 Thirteen sanghadidesh
4.3Two AniyataDhamma
4.4 ThiryNisaggiyaPacittiyaDhamma
4.5 Ninety two PacittiyaDhamma
4.6 Four PatidesaniyaDhamma
4.7 Seventy fiveSekhiyaDhamma
4.8 Seven AdhikarnaSamathaDhammaUnit
Unit 5: Buddhist polity 15
5.1 Introduction of Polity
5.2 AgannaSutta, the Buddhist text on origin of Polity
5.3Practice of Dus Raj Dhamma
5.4 Discourses of Buddha to PrasenjitKosala and Bimbisara for welfare state
5.5 Ashoka the great and his Polity
Unit 6: Law and Justice 15
6.1 Concept of Law and Justice
6.2 Mind as the forerunner of states,
6.3 Law of Kamma
6.4 Trilakkhana
6.5 Justice in Bodhisattva life ( MahosadaJataka, KutavanijaJataka, Devadutta and Siddhartha , Jet Rajkumar)
References:
Applied Buddhism Second Year
Paper IX B
Buddhism and Psychology
MAAP 610
Full mark 50
Teaching Hrs. 75
Course Objective
Buddhism is also considered science of mind and so is closely related to Psychology. The paper aims at instilling the studentsknowledge on psychological aspects from Buddhist perspectives so that they become able to lead life being physically and mentally well.The integration of Buddhist mind techniques has been successfully done with clinical psychotherapy.The students will understand that following Buddhist psychological approach is not about adopting religious beliefs, but just different ways of thinking for benefit of all.
Course Contents
Unit 1 Introduction 10
1.1 Concept of psychology, Historical background of psychology, psychologicalapproaches, new trends of psychology
1.2 Knowing the world-sensation, perception, cognition and factors influencing behavior
1.3 Human Development and psychology
1.3.1 Concept and principles of development
1.3.2 Factors influencing development-Biological, environmental and socio cultural
1.3.3 Stages of development- Concepts, characteristics, problems, hazards of prenatal, neonatal, infancy, childhood,
adolescent, adulthood, and aging
1.4 Human nature
Unit 2. The concept of ‘Self’, ‘Person’ and ‘I’ in modern psychology and in Buddhism 20
2.1 Concept of personhood or personality
2.1.1 Nature and definitions of Personality
2.2 Determinants of personality development Biological, eco-cultural factor, socio-psychological factor
2.3 Approaches to study personality
2.3.1 Psychologicalapproach- Freud, Neo Freudian and Ego psychologists
2.3.2 Trait approach- Cattle and Allport
2.3.3 S.R. approach- Pavlov, Skinner
2.3.4 Interpersonal approach
2.3.5 Cognitive approach
2.4 Problems in Personality-
2.4.1 Adjustment problems- home, school, social work place, marital/family
2.4.2 Gender problem
2.4.3 Racial/Ethnic problem
2.4.4 Old age problem
2.4.5 Health problems (physiological, psychological)
2.4.6 Loneliness and connection
2.5 Antisocial personality Alcoholism, drug addiction, Gambling, Criminal behavior, Domestic violence, Girl trafficking, Sex
Deviation, HIV/Aids
2.6 Concept of personhood or personality in Buddhism
Unit 3 Buddhist Psychology 15
3.1 Basic features of Buddhist Psychology
3.1.1 Ethics and psychology
3.1.2 Social ethics and human nature
3.1.3 The theory of knowledge
3.1.4 The therapeutic basis of Buddhist psychology
3.2 The psychology of perception and cognition
3.3 Motivation and emotions
3.4 Health and sickness in Buddhist perspective
3.5 Mind and body relationship in Buddhist context
Unit 4.Development and Adjustment/Adaptation 20
4.1 Concept and principles of development,
4.2 Factors affecting development: Biological, environmental and socio-cultural
4.3 Concepts of adjustment and coping
4.4 Factors affecting adjustment- hereditory, environment, and self
4.5 Adjustment vs. motivation and emotion
4.6 Hindrances – stress (severity of tress, reactions to life stresses) Frustration, conflict, crisis
4.7 Overcoming obstacles and bringing about chang Facing suffering
4.7.1 Lessons from doctrine of Four noble truth (CatuAryaSatya)
4.7.2 Lessons from theory of dependent origination (Pratityasamutpada)
4.7.3 Mind training (Matisodhana)
4.7.4 Dealing with anger and hatred; anxiety and building self esteem, by understanding the value and benefits of
compassion and mindfulness meditation
Unit 5 Some selected topics of Buddhist psychology 10
5.1 Understanding and transforming mind
5.1.1 Psychology in the Abhidharma
5.1.2 Psychology in Yogacara
5.2 The Buddha’s Middle way and western Psychology
5.3 Psychology inVajrayanic way -Visualizing, embodiment, Phenomenology and transformation
Reference
Paper 10:
MAAP 611
Dissertation Full mark: 100
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