Bachelor of Arts Program in Mahayana Studies (International Program) Revised Curriculum 2013

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1 1 Bachelor of Arts Program in Mahayana Studies (International Program) Revised Curriculum 2013 Institution Name : Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Faculty/ The Affiliate Institute : Faculty of Buddhism The Affiliate Institute Mahapanya Vidayalai, Hat Yai, Songkhla Section 1 General Information 1. Curricular Title Thai: พ ทธศาสตรบ ณฑ ต สาขามหายานศ กษา (หล กส ตรนานาชาต ) English: Bachelor of Arts Program in Mahayana Studies (International Program) 2. Name of Degree and Section Full Title in Thai: พ ทธศาสตรบ ณฑ ต (มหายานศ กษา) Abbreviated Title in Thai: พธ.บ. (มหายานศ กษา) Full Title in English: Bachelor of Arts (Mahayana Studies) Abbreviated Title in English: B.A. (Mahayana Studies) 3. Major Subjects or Curriculum Specifications The curriculum focuses on studies of Mahayana Buddhism in Mahayana Studies 4. Required Credits 140 credits 5. Curriculum Characteristics 5.1 Curriculum Types 4 - year bachelor s degree program using English as the medium of instruction 5.2 Language of Instruction Language of instruction is English. Textbooks and learning materials are in English and Thai. 5.3 Recruitment Thai and international monks having a good command of English 5.4 Collaboration with Other Institutions : It is a specific curriculum in nature. 5.5 Degree Awarded to the Graduates The sole degree awarded is in Mahayana Studies

2 6. Curriculum Status and Curriculum Approval 6.1 The 2013 Program revised from the 2007 Program, effective in the first semester of the 2013 academic year. 6.2 Approved by the Academic Council of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in the Meeting 6/2013, 12 July Approved by the University Council of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in the meeting 6/2013, 31 July Capability to Implement/Promote the Curriculum The program will be effective according to the TQF: H.Ed. degree program in Mahayana Studies in the 2009 academic year Prospective Professions after Graduation Graduates with Bachelor of Arts in Mahayana Studies are eligible for jobs qualified by the Office of The Civil Service Commission and those in private sectors required for the graduates in humanities and social sciences as listed below. (1) university lecturers (2) religious scholars (3) chaplains (4) penitentiary officers (5) mental health personnel (6) human resources training personnel (7) social and rehabilitation personnel (8) international organizations personnel (9) others 2

3 9. Names, ID/Passport Number, Titles and Academic Qualifications of the Program Committee Academic Name, Title, Last Academic qualification Institution Year of Graduation Title name and ID/ and specialization Passport No. Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Rev. Khenpo Chonyi Rangdrol ************ Rev. Khenpo Phuntsho Gyaltshen ************* Rev. Maithree Multhree Pabliliyee ************* Mr. Natthawat Suprasert ************* Dr. Fa Qing ************* Ph. D. (Buddhist Philosophy) M.A. (Buddhist Philosophy) B.A. (Tibetan Buddhism) Ph. D. (Buddhist Philosophy) M.A. (Buddhist Philosophy) B.A. (Buddhist Studies) Ph. D. (Buddhism Studies) M.A. (Buddhism Studies) B.A.(Buddhist Studies) Ph. D. (Buddhism Studies) M.A. (Buddhism Studies) B.A. (Philosophy) Ph. D.(Buddhist Philosophy) M.A. (Buddhist Philosophy) B.A. (Philosophy) NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Calgary University, Canada Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka 10. Study Location Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Affiliate Institute: Mahapanya Vidayalai on 635/1 Thammanoon Vithi, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province

4 11. External Factors to be Considered in Curriculum Planning 11.1 Economic Situation/Development The development of the program will be in accordance with the Tenth National Economic and Social Development Plan B.E ( ) and the National Education Act B.E and the Education Reform Act B.E which identify both internal and external paced environmental and social changes, together with the rapid globalization trend leading to economic and social changes, opportunities, and risks. Educational management, applications of knowledge in Buddhism are, therefore, targeted by the Ministry of Education and the Eleventh National Economic and Social Development Plan focusing on social development in intellectual and sustainable happiness. The curriculum also responds to the key missions of Mahapanya Vidayalai in producing Mahayana religious personnel knowledgeable in Buddhism and research methodology to propagate and conserve the culture, knowledge and faith in Buddhism Social and Cultural Situation/Development To conform with current circumstance or social and cultural development, two core courses: Buddhism and World Religions, and Buddhism in the ASEAN community, and one elective course Human Resources Management and Development, are added to the curriculum. These three new courses are aimed at the students to have better understanding of cultures, background knowledge, drawbacks and strengths of all member countries of the ASEAN Community. With this knowledge the students can develop themselves in accordance with the current trends in human resources development. 12. Reasons for Curriculum Development 12.1 Curriculum Development The current country s economic development and economic coalition of the ASEAN Community prompt the university education to adapt and develop to social changes when people from different cultures will be coming to the country and this might cause social problems. Therefore the graduates in Buddhism will have more responsibilities in mental development and rehabilitation due to rapid social changes. The Standard of Higher Education Curriculum B.E (2005) and Criteria for Standard of Higher Education Curriculum have assigned the reformation of the curriculum by revising indexes for standard and quality of education in every five-year period. 4

5 12.2 Its Relevance to the Mission of the University/Institute Every dimension of social change which has impacts on the mission of Mahapanya Vidayalai in developing qualified graduates in Buddhism in Mahayana studies as good practitioners with good characteristics such as faithful practice, intellectual curiosity, spiritual and intellectual leadership, and capacity of developing one s own virtue and morality, enthusiasm to learn and sensibility, creativity, vision, adaptation to change, faith and sacrifice to extend Buddhism, morals and moral practices, public mindedness, skills in information technology and research in Buddhism, which are all qualifications contributing to their duties in propagating Buddhism. The curriculum reform is done to improve the mission of Mahapanya Vidayalai by adding more contemporary learning contents to enforce the students knowledge in order to adapt to rapid social changes. 5 Section 2 Specific Information of Curriculum 1. Philosophy, Justification and Objectives of the Curriculum 1.1 Curriculum Philosophy Mahapanya Vidayalai is an affiliate of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University which is an Ecclesiastical University founded by His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) for the study of Tipitaka and higher subjects for monks, novices and the public. The aim of the university is to develop students good characteristics such as faithful practice, intellectual curiosity, spiritual and intellectual leadership, problem solving skills, being knowledge and adaptable to social change, and having the awareness capacity of developing one s own virtues and morality. To accomplish these goals, the curriculum of Mahayana Buddhism in Mahayana Studies B.E will provide 30 credits of general education to equip the students with general knowledge to adapt well within the globalized world and the courses in Buddhism (specific courses) to give them well-rounded understanding in Buddhism via activities, giving them insight and to help them to develop themselves according to the philosophy and objectives of the curriculum. 1.2 Justification of the Program The Bachelor of Arts Program in Mahayana Studies provides groups of specific subjects emphasizing all dimensions of Mahayana Buddhism adopted around the world such as Mahayana Buddhism in South Asia, North Asia such as in Tibet, and Bhutan, and in the Far East and South East Asia, and provides core subjects in Theravada Buddhism with emphasis in concentration (7 courses of practicum dharma). The Bachelor of Arts Program in Mahayana Studies trains and educates graduates to adopt the philosophy of the curriculum and propagate Buddhism accordingly.

6 1.3 Objectives To manage higher education in Mahayana Studies for local and international monks and novices in both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism, using English as the medium of instruction To produce graduates with morals and virtues as spiritual and intellectual leaders To enable graduates to apply Buddhist Dharma in propagating Buddhism and to develop their lives and society. 2. Plan for Development and Improvement The plan is expected to be completed by the end of the academic year Developing/Changes Strategies Evidences/Indexes 1.Updating the curriculum to meet Higher Education Commission requirement 2. Improve the curriculum to comply with mission of the Faculty of Buddhism of Mahapanya Vidayalai and its graduates identity 3. Develop the faculty and academic support personnel in doing academic work and academic services 4. Encourage the faculty to pursue the college missions 1. Develop the Mahayana Studies curriculum as a unique learning program. 2. Evaluate the curriculum continuously 1. Promote knowledge of contents in Buddhism 2. Improve the monk students qualifications in propagation of Buddhism, using information technology 1. Encourage and support higher studies 2. Encourage and support research and academic article writing for the advancement in academic qualification/titles. 1. Encourage and support research in Buddhism 2. Encourage and support social development activities and academic services of the faculty 5. Conduct curriculum evaluation 1. Evaluate the curriculum 2. Conduct curriculum quality assurance 1. Curriculum development documents 2. Reports on curriculum evaluation 1. The Buddhism Promotion Project. 2. Promotion of the student monk activities 1. Rate of academic services per head of academic staff 2.Number of academic staff having academic titles 1. Research projects 2. Activities in promoting Buddhism and culture 1. Curriculum Evaluation Reports 2. Curriculum Quality Assurance Reports 6

7 Section 3 Academic System, Procedure and Curriculum Structure 1. Academic System 1.1 System The dual-semester system: one academic year consists of two semesters of no less than 15 weeks each. The summer semester is non-compulsory but if there is one, the learning hours must be equivalent to those of the regular semesters, in compliance with the regulations of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University 1.2 Summer Semester Implementation Based on the considerations of the curriculum committee of Mahapanya Vidayalai 2. Curriculum Operation 2.1 Date-Time of the semesters Semester 1: May-October Semester 2: November-March Summer Semester: April-May 2.2 Types of Students - Only full time students 2.3 Requirements for Recruitment Requirements for monk and novice students (1) Secondary school graduates or equivalent (2) Meeting the requirements for the Bachelor s degree of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University B.E (2000) (2 nd version), B.E (2007) (3 rd version), and B.E (2008) (revised version) (3) Or having passed the admission requirements of the Office of the Higher Education Commission (in compliance with the regulations of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University B.E (2000) (2 nd version), B.E (2007) (3 rd version), and B.E (2008) (revised version) for the Bachelor s degree Requirements for non- monk students (1) Secondary school graduates or equivalent (2) Meeting the requirements for the Bachelor s degree of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University B.E (2000) (2 nd version), B.E (2007) (3 rd version), and B.E (2008) ( revised version) (3) Or having passed the admission requirements of the Office of the Higher Education Commission (in compliance with the regulations of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University B.E (2000) (2 nd version), B.E (2007) (3 rd version), and B.E (2008) (revised version) for the Bachelor s degree Recruitment Procedure In compliance with the requirements for the Bachelor s degree of 7

8 Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University B.E (2000) (2 nd version), B.E (2007) (3 rd version), and B.E (2008) (revised version). Mahapanya College has appointed the dates for application, examination and English language tests according to the criteria set by the college. 2.4 Problems New Students Encounter when starting the study program Background knowledge in English and Buddhism is insufficient to reach the required standard 2.5 Strategies to solve the problems of new students Providing supplementary English language classes and counseling on all means of self-study 2.6 Plan for Recruitment and Graduation Academic Year Students 2013 (2556) 2014 (2557) 2015 (2558) 2016 (2559) First Year Students Second Year Students Third Year Students Fourth Year Students Total Graduation Expectation Budget Plan Plan/ Financial year Wages/salaries Expenses Materials Other payment Total Administration Budget Assets Land Building Required Budget ,500,000 4,000,000 4,500,000 6,100,000 55,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 60,000 65,000 80,000 85, ,000, ,000 90,000-3,615,000 4,125,000 4,650,000 6,165,000 9,190, , , , , , Total Costs 200, , , , ,000 Grand Total 3,815,000 4,375,000 4,950,000 6,565,000 9,690,000 (Excluding current payments for salaries, land, buildings, and public utilities) 2017 (2560) Remarks 8

9 2.8 Academic System The classroom based learning system and out of class learning in some courses 2.9 Transfer of credits and courses and cross-university registration Students from other universities, when being admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in Mahayana Studies program, can have their study credits transferred to the new program in accordance with the rules and regulations of credit transfer and study results transfer of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University B.E (2004) and the transfer of Bachelor s degree programs B.E (2008) (2 nd version). 3. The Curriculum and Lecturers 3.1 Curriculum Total number of required credits 140 credits Curriculum Structure The structure of curriculum is divided into sections according to the Curriculum Benchmarks of the Ministry of Education as follows. Single-Major Structure 1. General Education Section 30 credits 1.1 Required Subjects 18 credits 1.2 Elective Subjects 12 credits 2. Specific Subjects 104 credits 2.1 Core Subjects in Buddhism 30 credits 2.2 Specific Subjects 74 credits Applied Buddhism 10 credits Required Subjects 48 credits Elective Subjects 16 credits 3. Free Elective Subjects 6 credits Total 140 credits Single-Major Subjects The general subjects are developed from the Bachelor s Degree Curriculum Benchmark B.E The 4 subject groups of languages, social sciences, humanities and science and mathematics make up 18 required credits subjects and 12 elective subjects, making a total of 30 credits as listed hereafter. General Education Subjects 30 credits 1) Compulsory Subjects 18 credits 2) Elective Subjects 12 credits 9

10 10 1. General Subjects 30 credits All students are required to take 30 credits as follows: 1.1 The compulsory subjects 18 credits Man and Society 2(2-0-4) General Law 2(2-0-4) Techniques of Higher Learning 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Philosophy 2(2-0-4) Religions 2(2-0-4) Language and Communication 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Linguistics 2(2-0-4) Basic Mathematics 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Logic (2)(2-0-4) Basic Statistics and Research 2 (2-0-4) Note: Introduction to Logic is a required non- credit subject. 1.2 The elective subjects 12 credits Thai Politics and Government 2(2-0-4) Economics in Daily Life 2(2-0-4) Current World-Affairs 2(2-0-4) Basic English 2(2-0-4) Advanced English 2(2-0-4) Basic Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Advanced Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Basic Thai* 2(2-0-4) Advanced Thai* 2(2-0-4) Basic Malay 2(2-0-4) Advanced Malay 2(2-0-4) Basic Chinese 2(2-0-4) Advanced Chinese 2(2-0-4) Basic Japanese 2(2-0-4) Advanced Japanese 2(2-0-4) Basic Hindi 2(2-0-4) Advanced Hindi 2(2-0-4) World and Environment 2(2-0-4) Thai Culture 2(2-0-4) Man and Civilization 2(2-0-4) Life and Psychology 2(2-0-4)

11 Physical Science and Technology 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2(2-0-4) Remark * Foreign Students 2. Specific Subjects 104 Credits 2.1 Specific Subjects, Core Subjects in Buddhism 30 Credits All students are required to enrol 30 credits Subjects, 24 credits in Buddhism and 6 credits in Pali A. Pali Subjects 6 Credits Pali Literature 2(2-0-4) Pali Grammar 2(2-0-4) Pali Composition and Translation 2(2-0-4) B. 24 Credits in Buddhism Subjects Tipitaka Studies 2(2-0-4) Vinaya Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Sutttanta Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Abhidhamma-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation I (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation II 1(1-2-4) History of Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Festival and Tradition 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation III (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation IV 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation V (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation VI 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation VII 1(1-2-4) History of Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2(2-0-4) Thai Sangha Administration 2(2-0-4) Dhamma in English 2(2-0-4) Research and Literary Works on Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Remark * , , , non- credit subjects 2.2 Specific Subjects 74 Credits 11

12 Applied Subjects Buddhism 10 Credits Buddhism and Sciences 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and Social Works 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and World Religions 2(2-0-4) Applied Dhamma 2(2-0-4) Buddhism in the ASEAN Community 2(2-0-4) Specific Subjects in Buddhism 48 Credits Mahayana Tipitaka 3(3-0-6) Comparative Study of Theravada and Mahayana Philosophy 3(3-0-6) History of Mahayana in Asia 3(3-0-6) Lives and Works of Mahayana Scholars 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Rituals 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Sutra Studies 3(3-0-6) Essence of Buddhadhamma 3(3-0-6) Mahayana in the Modern World 3(3-0-6) Seminar on Mahayana 3(3-0-6) Tian Tai Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Pure Land Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Vajrayana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Meditation 3(3-0-6) Xian Shou Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Three Sastra Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Elective Subjects 16 Credits Education in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Sociology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Theravada Philosophy 2(2-0-4) Current Problems in Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2(2-0-4) Propagation of Buddhism in Thailand 2(2-0-4) Psychology in Mahayana 2(2-0-4)

13 Divyavadana Studies 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2(2-0-4) Jataka Mala Studies 2(2-0-4) Zen Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Selected Mahayana Works 2(2-0-4) The Concept of Boddhisattva in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy 2(2-0-4) The Discipline of Mahayana 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Historical Texts on the Buddha s Life 2(2-0-4) Independent Study on Mahayana Studies 1(1-2-4) Field Work 1(1-2-4) Buddhism and Ecology 2(2-0-4)** Human Resources Management and 2(2-0-4)** Development Buddhism and Economics 2(2-0-4) ** 3. Free Elective Subjects 6 Credits The students are required to study 6 credits of free elective subjects ** New Subject

14 Study Program First Year First Semester Subject Code Subjects Credits General Subjects (Required) Man and Society 2 (2-0-4) Technique of Higher Learning 2 (2-0-4) Religions 2 (2-0-4) Language and Communication 2 (2-0-4) General Subjects (Elective) Basic English 2 (2-0-4) Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2 (2-0-4) Core subjects in Buddhism Tipitaka studies 2 (2-0-4) Vinaya Pitaka 2 (2-0-4) Suttanta Pitaka 2 (2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation 1* (2) (1-2-4) *Non Credit Total 18

15 15 First Year Second Semester Subject Code Subject Credits General Subjects (Required) General Law 2 (2-0-4) Introduction to Philosophy 2 (2-0-4) Introduction to Linguistics 2 (2-0-4) General Subjects (Elective) Advanced English 2 (2-0-4) Current World -Affairs 2 (2-0-4) Core subjects in Buddhism Pali Literature 2 (2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation 2 1 (1-2-4) History of Buddhism 2 (2-0-4) Free Elective Subject Buddhism and Ecology 2 (2-0-4) Total 17

16 16 Second Year First Semester Subject Code Subject Credits General Subjects (Required) Introduction to Logic * (2) (2-0-4) Basic Mathematics 2 (2-0-4) General Subjects (Elective) Economics in Daily Life 2 (2-0-4) Thai Culture 2 (2-0-4) Core subjects in Buddhism Pali Grammar 2 (2-0-4) Abhidhamma Pitaka 2 (2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation 3* (2) (2-0-4) Thai Sangha Administration 2 (2-0-4) Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2 (2-0-4) Free Elective Subject Buddhism and Economics 2 (2-0-4) *Non Credit Total 16

17 17 Second Year Second Semester Subject Code Subjects Credits General Subject (Required) Basic Statistics and Research 2(2-0-4) Core subjects in Buddhism Pali Composition and Translation 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation 4 1(1-0-4) Dhamma in English 2(2-0-4) Dhamma Communications 2(2-0-4) Research Works and Literature on Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Applied Buddhism subject Buddhism and Science 2(2-0-4) Free Elective Subject Human Resource Management and Development 2(2-0-4) Total 15

18 18 Third Year First Semester Subject Code Subjects Credits Core Subjects in Buddhism Buddhist Meditation 5 * ( 2) (1-2-4) Applied Buddhism Subject Buddhism and Social Works 2 (2-0-4) Main Subject (Required) Mahayana Tipitaka 3 (3-0-6) Comparative Study of Theravada and Mahayana 3 (3-0-6) Philosophy History of Mahayana Buddhism in Asia 3 (3-0-6) Lives and Works of Mahayana Scholars 3 (3-0-6) Elective Subject Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2 (2-0-4) Divyavadana Studies 2 (2-0-4) *Non Credit Total 18

19 19 Third Year Second Semester Subject Code Subjects Credits Core Subjects in Buddhism (1) (1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation 6 Applied Core Subject in Buddhism 2 (2-0-4) Buddhism and World Religion Required Subjects Mahayana Rituals 3 (3-0-6) Mahayana Sutra 3 (3-0-6) Essence of Buddha Dhamma 3 (3-0-6) Mahayana in the Modern World 3 (3-0-6) Elective Subjects Theravada Philosophy 2 (2-0-4) The Concept of Buddhisttava in Mahayana 2 (2-0-4) Total 18

20 20 Fourth Year First Semester Subject Code Subjects Credits Applied Subject in Buddhism Applied Dhamma 2 (2-0-4) Required Subject Seminar on Mahayana 3 (3-0-6) Tian Tai Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Pure Land Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Vajarayana Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Elective Subject The Discipline of Mahayana 2 (2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Tipitaka 2 (2-0-4) Total 18

21 21 Fourth Year Second Semester Subject Code Subjects Credits Core Subjects in Buddhism Buddhist Meditation 7 1 (1-2-4) Applied Subject in Buddhism Buddhism in the ASIAN Community 2 (2-0-4) Required Subject Mahayana Meditation 3 (3-0-6) Xian Shou Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Three Sastra Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Elective Subject Zen Buddhism 2 (2-0-4) Independent Study on Mahayana Studies 1 (1-0-4) Field Work 1 (1-0-4) Total 19

22 Academic Title Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer 3.2 Names, ID/Passport Number, Titles and Academic Qualifications of the Program Committee Name, Title, Last Academic qualification Institution name and ID/ and specialization Passport No. Rev. Khenpo Chonyi Rangdrol ************* Rev. Khenpo Phuntsho Gyaltshen ************* Rev. Maithree Multhree Pabliliyee ************* Mr. Natthawat Suprasert ************* Dr. Fa Qing ************* Ph. D. (Buddhist Philosophy) M.A. (Buddhist Philosophy) B.A. (Tibetan Buddhism) Ph. D. (Buddhist Philosophy) M.A. (Buddhist Philosophy) B.A. (Buddhist Studies) Ph. D. (Buddhism Studies) M.A. (Buddhism Studies) B.A.(Buddhist Studies) Ph. D. (Buddhism Studies) M.A. (Buddhism Studies) B.A. (Philosophy) Ph. D.(Buddhist Philosophy) M.A. (Buddhist Philosophy) B.A. (Philosophy) NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India NgayurNyingma Institute, India Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Mahachulalongkornฯ University Calgary University, Canada Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka Year of Graduation

23 23 Academic Title Guest lecturers Name, Title, Last name and ID/ Passport No. Academic qualification and specialization Lecturer Phra Pol TitaBo M.A. (Public Administration) B.A. (Education Management) Lecturer Mr. Chuan Buachan M.A.(Rural Social Development) Assist. Assist. Assist. Dr. Premin Karavee Assist. Prof. Banjong Vitayavirask M.A. (Public Administration) B.A. (Buddhist Studies) Ph.D (Linguistics) M.A. (Linguistics) B.A. (Frence) Ph. D.(Toxicology) M.Sc. (Pharmacology) B.Sc. (Pharmacology) Lecturer Dr.Saroj Gyawali Ph. D.(Environment ) M.A. ( Philosophy) M.Sc.( Environment) Institution Marathawada University, India MahachulalongkornrajavidyalayaUniversity Reading University, England Bombay University India MahachulalongkornrajavidyalayaUniversity Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Prince of Songkla University,Pattani University of Georgia, USA University of Georgia, USA Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Prince of Songkla University Kathmandu University Nepal Tribhuvan University, Nepal Year of Graduation

24 24 Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer MS.Tefania Vignotto Dr.Panalee Chevakidagarn Dr.Chanissada Choosuk Ms. Chatkeo Kojasene Ms.Preeya Keopimol Phra Gyanaadra Dewan M.A (Holistic Science) Advanced Diploma Councelling Psyches) Ph. D.(Environmental Engineering) M.Sc. (Environmental Engineering) B.A. (Civic Engineeing) Ph. D.( Urban Environment Management) M.Sc. (Development Studies) B.PA. (Public Administration) M.A. (Public Admin) M.A. Environmental sine B.A.(Chernistry) Ph. D.(Philosophy of Nursing) M.A. (Nursing) B.A. (Nursing) M.A.(TEIL) B.A.(Mahayana Studies) Plymouth University, UK Northbrook College, UK Rural University Bochum, Germany Asian Institute of Technology Bangkok Prince of Songkla University Asian Institute of Technology Kasetsart University Prince of Songkla University Nida Institution Kasetsart University Kasetsart University Prince of Songkla University Chiengmai University Prince of Songkla University Prince of Songkla University MahachulalongkornrajavidyalayaUniversity Visiting Lectures Qualified lecturers who have academic positions are invited, all of them are from Prince of Songkhla University and from local universities in Songkhla Province and yala province

25 25 4. Factors in Field Experience Specification (Buddhist Mediation) -Not Applicable 5. Rules and Regulation for the Project Work Terms of projects the group of subjects with emphasis on knowledge of all aspects of the Buddhist community. Buddhist Mahayana sect of Buddhists all over the world respect the Mahayana Buddhism of South Asia. North Asia, including Tibet, Bhutan, Asia, Far East, etc.. Southeast Asia the center has studied Buddhism. Theravada Buddhism. You need to work out to the public and is expected to be used if the project is successful by the total number of joint projects, 2-3, and is reported to want Cassie to submit the form and duration of the curriculum. strictly or a project focused on building a portfolio of research to develop the Mahayana Buddhism 5,1. Teaching and evaluation procedure Mahayana project studies the student's interest. The theory can be used to describe the project. Benefits that can be derived from the project. The scope of the project can be completed within a specified period. 5,2 Standards of Learning. Students can work in teams Proficient in using the program to do the project. Projects can be a model to develop further. 5.3 Times Second Semester of Year 4. 5,4. Minimum 3 credits 5,5. Preparation Counseling hours are defined. Prepared counseling. Provide information about the project site. And updated always include a sample project for study. 5,6. Process evaluation The instructor and student identification, verification and evaluation criteria. The criteria / standards for course evaluation Tearners assess their learning form Teacher evaluation of student learning form Teachers and students evaluate learning together Learners present their education and are evaluated by the instructor for the course.

26 5.6.6 The instructor's presentation of the study results Each of the subjects were requested comments from the instructor. Over the course of the Board and Executive Committee. 26

27 Section 4 Learning outcomes, Teaching Strategies and Evaluation Strategy 1. Development of special Characteristics Students Special Characteristics Strategies or activities of students 1.1 Disciplined and respectful practice - Two Retreats every semester throughout the fouryear program - A Practical Dharma session throughout seven semesters of the curriculum 1.2 Leadership and Responsibility - Two student activities per week throughout eight semesters (16*2*8) - Building group leaders - Student leaders - Club leaders 1.3 Ethics and Social Development - Making personnel in Buddhism (both in Theravada and Mahayana) to culture merits and moral principles - Building public mindedness by participating in cleaning jobs in Mahapanya College and student residential areas - Making a visit and giving a ritual at the elderly home - Provide helps to the public in natural or public disasters such as floods and so on. 2. The Assessment Procedure for General Subjects and Core Courses of Buddhism 2.1 Virtues and Morality Learning outcome in virtue and Morality aspected 1. Having moral principles, virtues and faithfulness 2. Having public mindedness, generous and disciplined 3. Recognition of human rights, uniqueness and other people s ideas 4. Appreciation of cultures, arts and local wisdom 5. Behaving as a good person in society according to cultural, national and religious norms Teaching Strategies for virtue and morality learning Development 1. Integrating virtues and morality in classes 2. Instructors being good models for the students 3. Learning and solving problems from case studies on the topics of social problems and immorality 4. Learning from real life situations outside the classroom and from classroom activities Assessment strategies for learning outcomes in virtue and Morality aspects 1. Assessed by the instructors and peer learners by observing the person s behavior 2. Assessed from the work or responsibilities of the students 27

28 28 3. Assessed by the employers of the graduates 2.2 Knowledge Learning Outcome in Knowledge aspect 1. Knowledge of theories and concepts 2. Ability in using the gained knowledge for sensible explanation of phenomena 3. Having basic life knowledge and applicability to use knowledge for good living 4. Knowledgeable in adaptation to changes in both Thailand and in the world 5. Understanding of current knowledge and research advancement Teaching strategies for knowledge learning Development The teaching strategies focus on learner-centered approaches including lectures, discussions, seminars and knowledge exchange, researching, analyzing, case studies, study visits, learning from community and real places so that learners are knowledgeable in theories and applications in real situations to suit the learning characteristics and disciplines of each course Assessment strategies for learning outcome in knowledge aspects. 1. Formative tests 2. Mid-semester and final semester summative tests 3. Assessment on reports or assignments 4. Assessment on work presentation 2.3 Intellectual skills Learning result in Intellectual skill aspects 1. Ability to search, comprehend, analyze and use information 2. Ability to think critically, systematically, reasonably and accountably 3. Ability to use knowledge practically and having problem solving skills 4. Enthusiasm and autonomy in learning and ability to combine gained knowledge with local wisdom 5. Ability to use and adapt practical learning outcomes for future use Teaching Strategy for learning development in intellectual skill aspect 1. Learning from case studies and participating in group discussions 2. Having sufficient practical training sessions to learn and adapt the skills for practical uses 3. Doing research, making reports and presentations 4. Paying a study visit to gain first-hand knowledge from authentic situations and environments Strategies for Assessing Learning Outcomes of Intellectual Skills Assessed from results and practice resulting from learning procedure including using reason, searching, analyzing and discussion and presentation of the results such as in the learning activities of case studies, practical work, both individually and in groups, learning behaviors, exam

29 results reflecting critical thinking based on theoretical and application of knowledge. 2.4 Interpersonal relationship skill and responsibilities Learning outcome in interpersonal relationship skill and ability of responsibilities 1. Being responsible for oneself and the community 2. Ability to adjust to work in a team as both leader and follower 3. Good human relationships, good mental management and appreciation of individual differences 4. Ability in management Teaching strategies for learning development in interpersonal relationship skill and Responsibility aspect 1. Assigning group work so that students can learn responsibility and how to be a good group member 2. Building the instructor- learner and learner - learner relationship that contribute to learning 3. Providing learning activities to adapt to situations, mental management and good human relationships Assessment strategies for learning outcome in Interpersonal relationship skill and responsibility aspect 1. Assessed from learning behaviors and performances in classes and when working with peers 2. Assessed from the quality of assigned work performance 2.5 Mathematics, Communication and Information Technology Skills Learning outcomes of Mathematics, Communication and Information Technology Skills 1. Having good communication skills in the Thai language 2. Having good communication skills in a foreign language 3. Having good information technology skills in searching for and presenting information 4. Having good mathematical application skills Teaching Strategies for Developing Mathematics, Communication and Information Technology Skills 1. Providing learning activities contributing to instructor-learner and learner-learner relationships in a variety of situations 1. Providing learning activities contributing to uses of information technology and communication skills in a variety of situations 2. Providing learning activities contributing to skills in data analysis and data presentation Assessment Strategies for Developing Mathematics, Communication and Information Technology Skills 1. Assessed from learners performance in classroom presentations using information 29

30 technology and mathematical skills 2. Assessed from learners performance in communication, explanation and discussions based on a variety of case studies 3. Assessed from learners performance in class assignments 3. Curriculum Mapping Showing the Distribution of Standard of Learning Outcomes of the General Knowledge and Core Buddhism Courses (showing the learning outcomes each course in the curriculum is responsible for)(as indicated in Section 4 Item 2) 1. Morality and Ethics 1. Having virtue, morality and integrity 2. Having public mindedness, generosity and discipline 3. Recognition of human rights and entity and open-minded 4. Appreciation of cultures, arts and local wisdom 5. Behaving as a good entity according to cultural, national and religious norms 2. Knowledge 1. Having good theoretical and content knowledge and concepts 2. Ability in using the gained knowledge to give sensible explanations phenomena 3. Having basic life knowledge and applicability for good living 4. Adaptation to changes in both Thailand and in the world 5. Understanding the advancement of current knowledge and research 3. Intellectual Skills 1. Ability to search, comprehend, analyze and use information 2. Ability to think critically, systematically, reasonably and accountably 3. Ability to use the knowledge practically and having problem solving skills 4. Having enthusiasm and autonomy in learning and ability to combine knowledge with local wisdom 5. Ability to use and adapt the practical learning outcomes for future use 4. Interpersonal Relationships and Responsibilities 1. Responsible for oneself and community 2. Being a good member of a group in both leading and following roles 3. Having good human relationships, good mental management and recognition of individual differences 4. Ability in management 5. Mathematics, Communication and Information Technology Skills 1. Having good communication skills in the Thai language 2. Having good communication skills in a foreign language 3. Having good information technology skills in searching for and presenting information 4. Having good mathematics application skills 30

31 31 Curriculum Mapping Main responsibility Sub responsibility Code Subject 1. Virtue and Morality 2. Knowledge 3.Intellectual Skills 4.Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 5.Skills in numerical analysis, communication s and information technology utilization ๑. General Subjects 30 Credit A. Required 18 Credit Man and Society 2 (2-0-4) General Law 2 (2-0-4) Technique of Higher Learning 2 (2-0-4) Introduction to Philosophy 2 (2-0-4) Religions 2 (2-0-4) Language and Communication 2 (2-0-4) Introduction to Linguistics 2 (2-0-4) Basic Mathematics 2 (2-0-4) Introduction to Logic (2) (2-0-4) Basic Statistics and Research 2 (2-0-4) B. Elective subject 12 Credits

32 32 Code Subject 1. Virtue and Morality 2. Knowledge 3.Intellectual Skills 4.Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 5.Skills in numerical analysis, communication s and information technology utilization Politics and Thai Government 2 (2-0-4) Economics in Daily Life 2 (2-0-4) Man and Environment 2 (2-0-4) Current World Affairs 2 (2-0-4) Basic English 2 (2-0-4) Advanced English 2 (2-0-4) Basic Sanskrit 2 (2-0-4) Advanced Sanskrit 2 (2-0-4) Basic Thai 2 (2-0-4) Advanced Thai 2 (2-0-4) Basic Malay 2 (2-0-4) Advanced Malay 2 (2-0-4) Basic Chinese 2 (2-0-4) Advanced Chinese 2 (2-0-4) Basic Japanese 2 (2-0-4)

33 33 Code Subject 1. Virtue and Morality 2. Knowledge 3.Intellectual Skills 4.Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 5.Skills in numerical analysis, communication s and information technology utilization Advanced Japanese 2 (2-0-4) Basic Hindi 2 (2-0-4) Advanced Hindi 2 (2-0-4) Thai Culture 2 (2-0-4) Man and Civilization 2 (2-0-4) Life and Psychology 2 (2-0-4) World and Environment 2 (2-0-4) Physical Science and Technology 2 (2-0-4) Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2 (2-0-4)

34 Core Subjects in Buddhism 30 Credits A. Subjects in Pali Language 6 Credits Pali Literalure 2 (2-0-4) Advanced Pali Grammar 2 (2-0-4) Pali Composition and Translation 2 (2-0-4) B. Subjects in Buddhism 24 Credits 24 หน วยก ต Tipitaka Studies 2 (2-0-4) Vinaya Pitaka 2 (2-0-4) Suttanta Pitaka 2 (2-0-4) Abhidhamma Pitaka 2 (2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation 1 (2) (1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation 2 (1) (1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation 3 ( 2) (1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation 4 (1) (1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation 5 (2) (1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation 6 (1) (1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation 7 (1) (1-2-4) History of Buddhism 2 (2-0-4)

35 Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2 (2-0-4) Thai Sangha Administration 2 (2-0-4) Dhamma in English 2 (2-0-4) Dhamma Communications 2 (2-0-4) Research Work and Literature on Buddhism 2 (2-0-4)

36 36 Curriculum Mapping Main responsibility Sub responsibility Code Subject 1. Virtue and Morality 2. Knowledge 3.Intellectual Skills 4.Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 5.Skills in numerical analysis, communicatio ns and information technology utilization Main Subject 64 Credits Applied Buddhism subjects 10 Credits Buddhism and Science 2 (2-0-4) Buddhism and Social Works 2 (2-0-4) Buddhism and World Religions 2 (2-0-4) Applied Dhamma 2 (2-0-4) Buddhism in the ASEAN Community 2 (2-0-4) Subject in Buddhism A. Required Subjects 48 Credits Mahayana Tipitaka 3 (3-0-6) Comparative Study of Theravada and Mahayana Philosophy 3 (3-0-6) History of Mahayana Buddhism in Asia 3 (3-0-6) Lives and works of Mahayana Scholars3 (3-0-6)

37 37 Code Subject 1. Virtue and Morality 2. Knowledge 3.Intellectual Skills 4.Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 5.Skills in numerical analysis, communicatio ns and information technology utilization Mahayana Rituals 3 (3-0-6) Mahayana Sutra 1 3 (3-0-6) Essence of Buddha Dhamma 3 (3-0-6) Mahayana in the Modern World 3 (3-0-6) Seminar on Mahayana 3 (3-0-6) Tian Tai Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Pure Land Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Vajarayana Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Mahayana Meditation 3 (3-0-6) Xian Shou Buddhism 3 (3-0-6) Three Sastra Buddhism 2 (2-0-4) Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 2 (2-0-4) Elective Subjects 16 Credits Education in Tipitaka 2 (2-0-4) Sociology in Tipitaka 2 (2-0-4)

38 38 Code Subject 1. Virtue and Morality 2. Knowledge 3.Intellectual Skills 4.Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 5.Skills in numerical analysis, communicatio ns and information technology utilization Theravada Philosophy 2 (2-0-4) Current Problems in Buddhism 2 (2-0-4) Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2 (2-0-4) Propagation of Buddhism in Thailand 2 (2-0-4) Psychology in Mahayana 2 (2-0-4) Divyavadana Studies 2 (2-0-4) Jataka Mala Studies 2 (2-0-4) Zen Buddhism 2 (2-0-4) Selected Mahayana Works 2 (2-0-4) The Concept of Buddhisttava in Mahayana 2 (2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy 2 (2-0-4) The Discipline of Mahayana 2 (2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Tipitaka 2 (2-0-4) Historical Texts on the Buddha s Life 2 (2-0-4)

39 39 Code Subject Independent Study on Mahayana Studies 1 (1-2-4) Field Work 1 (1-2-4) * Human Resource Management and Development 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and Economics 2 (2-0-4) Free Elective Subject 6 Credits 5.Skills in numerical analysis, 4.Interpersonal 1. Virtue and 3.Intellectual communicatio 2. Knowledge Skills and Morality Skills ns and Responsibilities information technology utilization

40 Section 5 Academic Evaluation 1. Academic Evaluation Rules and regulations in grading, assessment and graduation conform to the rules and regulations for graduation in bachelor s degree from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University 1. Measurement Procedure for Benchmarks of Students Learning Achievement 1.1 Measurement Procedure of Students Learning Achievements before graduation 1. Assigning the measurement procedure of students learning achievements as one part of the internal quality control of the university and this procedure needs to be accepted and practiced throughout the university and can be reviewed by the external quality control committee. 2. The measurement procedure of students learning achievements at a course level must include students evaluation; examination papers must be examined by the internal committee to be in accordance with course objectives and learning plan and they can be examined by external evaluators. 3. The measurement procedure of the curriculum can be done by establishing the university internal quality control system and reports of the results. 1.2 Measurement Procedure of Students Learning Achievements after graduation The measurement procedure of students learning achievements after graduation should be done by continuous researching in achievements in graduates getting permanent jobs. The results can be used for improvement of the courses, curriculum and in the quality control of the curriculum. The areas of research should include the following areas: 1. The rate of employment of the graduates each year, length of employment, opinions on graduates knowledge and performance, and the graduates confidence in work 2. The employers satisfaction and opinions toward the work of the graduates from interviews or questionnaires 3. Assessment of the graduates work positions and advancement in their field of study 4. The assessment from the graduate studies 5. The assessment done with the employed former graduates in terms of readiness for work, knowledge in the field of study and the knowledge designed in the curriculum for careers 6. Opinions of external experts in the areas of study including curriculum evaluators or quest instructors toward readiness in learning of the students and other related factors to the study and development of the body of knowledge for the students 7. The students learning performance that can be objectively measured such as: a. Students project work that have been patented b. Numbers of obtained social and career awards c. Amount of charity done at local and national levels 40

41 41 d. Amount of volunteer work in organizations for social benefit 2. Requirements for Graduation 2.1 Requirements for graduation 1. Pass the examination with the required credits for the curriculum in no more than double the required period of time by the curriculum with at least an accumulated GPA of Having no debts to the university/college Section 6 Lecturer s Enhancement 1. Preparation for New lecturers 1.1 Orientation for the new instructors, providing them with knowledge and Understanding of the college curriculum and policy 1.2 Promotion of instructors education and experience in taking examinations and doing research in Buddhism, such as opportunities for higher education, training, study and career visits in relevant organizations, national and international seminars, and study leave 2. Knowledge and Skill Development for Academic Staff 2.1 Development in skills in teaching management, testing and assessment (1) Promotion of instructors education and experience in teaching and research in Buddhism, opportunity for higher education, training, academic and career study visits in relevant organizations, national and international seminars, and study leave (2) Development of skills in teaching and testing 3. Academic and Career Development for Academic Staff 1. Participation in public activities in academic and virtue development for the community 2. Encouragement in advancement of academic performance 3. Promotion of research in teaching and specialization in the areas of teaching 4. Allocation of research funds 5. Encouragement for every instructor to join the research groups 6. Assignment for instructors to join the academic administration activities of the college

42 42 Section 7 Curriculum Quality Assurance 1. Curriculum Administration The curriculum is administered by the Curriculum Committee with the Department Head acting as the curriculum president and a committee with a membership of academic staff. The faculty dean supervises, recommends and directs the policies for the curriculum committee. The committee together with the faculty administrative staff and instructors are responsible for the teaching and learning plans and continuously follow up and collect information for curriculum reform and development. Goal Activity Evaluation 1. Make the standard curriculum meeting the benchmark set for the university and MCU benchmark 2. Reform the curriculum once every five years 3. Make sure the teaching procedure includes both theoretical and practical sessions. 4. Promote learning outcomes by inviting experts in the areas of study to give suggestions in certain area or contents 5. Specify qualifications of the instructors with teaching experience and academic qualification no lower than a master s degree 6. The curriculum must be evaluated by experts of the learning discipline 1. Modernize the curriculum to be up-todate and leading in the body of knowledge in the areas 2 Promote students enthusiasm to learn and develop career skills 3. Improve and reform the curriculum up to the required standard 4. The evaluation of the curriculum 5. The evaluation of curriculum and instruction. By graduation, graduates. 1. Comply with university education benchmark and MCU benchmark 2. Meet the evaluation standards of the Academic Committee 3. Invite qualified international instructors and /or famous instructors in the country as guest instructors for certain areas of the curriculum. Have a list of the curriculum committee and guest instructors of the curriculum 4.Conduct educational qualification and curriculum evaluations

43 2. Instructional Resource Management 2.1 Budgeting The budget is provided by Sorapojanasunthorn Department, the founder of Mahapanyana College, together with temple funds 2.2 The existing teaching and learning resources are sufficient for the learning needs of the students. These are facilities and instructional media such as computers in the library provided for Internet research. Students can access the services of Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai campus. 2.3 Provision of additional teaching and learning resources can be planned and asked for and will be allocated as needed. 2.4 Evaluation of sufficiency of the teaching and learning and supporting resources show that there are sufficient resources for the current situation. In the meantime all responsible parties are looking for giveaway teaching and learning resources from charity organizations. Goal Activity Evaluation Providing equipped classrooms 3. Faculty Management 1.Classrooms with -computers and related equipment -overhead projectors -opaque projectors Learning outcomes and satisfaction in instructional media 2. Number of users of the library and their suggestions 3.1 Recruiting New Faculty Members Inclusion of new instructors with a master s degree in Buddhism and General Education 3.2 Participation of faculty members in planning, following up and reviewing of the curriculum The curriculum committee and teaching staff work together on teaching and learning management, learning assessment and course evaluation. Information is collected for development of teaching and learning, curriculum management and administration so as to achieve the learning objectives/goals of the curriculum. 3.3 Appointment of guest lecturers Appointing guest instructors who have good experience in the field to transfer direct learning experience to the students and the guest instructors must hold the minimum of a master s degree. 4. Administration of Supporting Staff The required qualifications of the instructional support personnel are bachelor s degree related to the responsible jobs, knowledge in Buddhism and working ability of computers for work, and job responsibility. 4.1 Development of practical skills in work The support personnel must have a good understanding of the structure and nature of the

44 curriculum and ability to facilitate and give some help and suggestions to instructors and guest instructors 5. Student Support, Guidance and Counseling 5.1 Academic guidance and general counseling services Providing academic and other support to the students. An academic adviser (instructor) is assigned for every student so that they can consult about their study. The general academic advisors can help every student in general academic matters. There are also advisors for student activities or club activities because these are aspects of learning, too. 5.2 Students rights to file complaints Students can appeal about their examination results if they have questions on the assessment of any courses. They can ask to see the marked exam papers. 6. Labor market and/or employers satisfaction on the graduates The Bachelor of Arts Program in Mahayana Studies provides 30 credits of general education courses such as science, humanities, social studies, and mathematics. These general education courses provide the students with basic knowledge and skills for further studies for a master s degree and for seeking jobs locally or in international organizations.. The courses in Buddhism provide the students with the knowledge and skills to disseminate and spread Buddhism to the public. 7. Key Performance Indicators Working Procedure: Meet with the requirements of the institution of higher education standard, students are knowledgeable for a master s degree program and they can graduate with a bachelor s degree in the allocated time, they can get a relevant job in the dissemination of Buddhism in their home town or in an international organization. Key Performance Indicators 1. At least 80% of the full time lecturers of the curriculum participate in the meetings for planning, following up and reviewing of the curriculum. 2. There must be curriculum details in accordance with TQF2 or the standards of such degrees (if any). 3. There must be details of each subject and practicum (if any) in accordance with TQF3 and TQF4 before the semester starts.(there are no field study courses) 4. There must be a report on the outcome of each subject and practicum (if any) in accordance with TQF5 and TQF6 within 30 days after the last day of each semester st 2 nd year 3 rd 4 th year year year / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

45 45 5. There must be a report on the curriculum outcomes in accordance with TQF7 within 60 days after the last day of the academic year 6. There must be a review of student outcomes in accordance with TQF3 and TQF4 (if any) for at least 25% of the subjects. 7. There must be plans for development/improvement of teaching management, teaching strategies and evaluation of the learning outcomes reported in TQF7 of the previous year. 8. There must be an orientation for new faculty members (if any) on related topics such as curriculum, teaching management and all other related topics. 9. All full time lecturers must participate in academic or professional seminars, conferences, etc. at least once a year. 10. At least 50% of supporting staff must participate in academic or professional seminars, conferences, etc. per year 11. The curriculum must be rated at least 3.5 (out of 5.0) by the new graduates. 12. The new graduates must be rated at least 3.5 (out of 5.0) by their employers. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

46 46 Section 8 Evaluation and Improvement of Curriculum Implementation 1. Evaluation on teaching efficiency 1.1 Evaluation of Teaching Strategies The teaching strategies should be evaluated by the team of instructors or the department academic committee or experts in curriculum or teaching. After teaching there should be teaching evaluation by the students taking the courses. Results and problems and suggestions should be analyzed for improvement of the course 1.2 Evaluation on the instructors skills in using teaching strategies Evaluation of the instructors skills in using the teaching strategies which can be evaluated by: - Students of each course - The responsible personnel of the curriculum including the president of the curriculum or the teaching team observers - The new graduates evaluate the overall curriculum 2. Evaluation on the curriculum in general This can be done from the information from: - The final year students or new graduates - The graduates employers - Rates of Admission to MA studies - Rates of employment and types of work/workplaces employing the graduates 3. Curriculum Operation Assessment The results from the curriculum operation assessment must pass the quality assurance of the curriculum and indicators indicated in Section 7, No. 7 according to the Assessment Committee appointed by university. 4. Review of the evaluation and plan for improvement This must be done by gathering information, suggestions from the students evaluation, graduates employers and experts - The obtained information should be analyzed by the curriculum committee and curriculum president - The committee should propose an improved curriculum and its strategic plan (if any)

47 47 APPENDIX A COURSE DESCRIPTION

48 COURSE DESCRIPTION General subjects 30 credits A. Required Subjects 18 Credits Man and Society 2(2-0-4) A study of social and Buddhist manhood, interrelation of human to society and organization, social and cultural institutions, factors, structures influencing the development of emotion, common sense, intelligence, reflection on the problems of society in general and Thai society, including Buddhist approach to solve the problems General Law 2 (2-0-4) A study of introduction to general law, background of law system, the general nature of the public law such as institutional law, criminal law, administrative law, including law of private rights such as civil and commercial code which should be known of Thai Sangha Technique of Higher Learning 2 (2-0-4) A study of technique of higher education, emphasizing technique of self study, library use, knowledge seeking, learning in group, learning by academic activities, reports and dissertation writing Introduction to Philosophy 2 (2-0-4) A study of history of philosophy, different between western and eastern philosophy, Development of western and eastern philosophical tradition, Meaning of philosophy, Relationship of philosophy with religion and science, Division of philosophy including the important points, Scope of philosophy in economic, Social science and political science Religions 2 (2-0-4) The study of histories of the world Religions, their views, practice, and achievement, and how these different religions approach to address the status quo challenges of the world. Cultivation of religious tolerance, respect, and communal existence between diverse socio-religious groups and countries may be emphasized Language and Communication 2(2-0-4) A study of reading, writing, speaking and listening to Thai language for communication in daily life, focusing on various communications: reading such as prosy and verse reading, declaration, statement reading; writing such as letter writing composition, abstraction; speaking such as conversation, lecture, discussion, oratory, exercise of stories, with an attention to 48

49 ethical responsibility of both speakers and listeners, the need for a critical posture by both speakers and listeners, including office files Introduction to Linguistics 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning of language and linguistics, its branches general nature of language and linguistics, general idea of phonetics, phonemics, international and Thai phonetic system and critical study of Thai in terms of linguistics Basic Mathematics 2(2-0-4) A study of mathematical basic theories such as definition, proposition, symbols for mentioning the rules, logical argumentation, justification of set-theory, as well as set algebra, including the numerical-system, characteristics of various kinds of number and solution of an algebraic equation and non-equation, the theory of metric and determinant, relation and function Introduction to Logic 2(2-0-4) A study of logical theory with historical development, Logical theory with focusing on the tradition of sign, contradiction, definition, categories of propositions, classification and contradiction, observation of propositions, conversion of propositions, dispropositions, compound proposition, argumentation, syllogism and fallacy, along with a comparative study with traditional Buddhist logic; the Buddha s dialogue in Anattalakkhana Sutta and others, theory of Independent Origination, method of Systematic Attention (Yonisomanasikara), Sarvastivada s Epistemology, Nagarjuna s Dialectics Basic Statistics and Research 2(2-0-4) Meaning and definition of statics, Types and sources of data Measures of central tendency or average (Arithmetic mean, Median, mode, Geometric mean, Harmonic mean), Measures of dispersion (Range, Quartile Deviation, Standard Deviation), Skegness and Kurtosis, Correlation, Regression analysis, Sampling and testing of hypothesis, Meaning and types of research, Limitations of research, Scientific research process, Academic Report Writing. B. Elective Subjects 12 Credits Thai Politics and Government 2 (2-0-4) A study of general idea of politics and government, political institution political and government development of Thailand, political process, including pattern of Thai government Economics in Daily Life 2 (2-0-4) A study of the basic principle of economics, economical phenomena in daily life, several forms of economic system, operation of marketing price, the role of public and private sectors in 49

50 economic system, currency and financial institution emphasizing an analysis of current events concerned Current World-Affairs 2 (2-0-4) A study of the important situations happening in the world in terms of economy, society, politics, collaboration and conflict, Thailand and Current World-Affairs, collaboration among Buddhists in world arena, Buddhist contribution to solving the conflict problems in the current world Basic English 2(2-0-4) A study of English grammar, English usage pertaining to article, tense, sentence, preposition, conjunction, practice in four skills, emphasizing reading and comprehension of English sentences Advanced English 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of sentences according to grammar, practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, emphasizing reading, writing and comprehension of the basic structure of English sentence Basic Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Sanskrit pertaining to alphabet, morphology, phonetics and syntax sentence, practice in an introduction to writing, reading Sanskrit Advanced Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Practice in translation of the Sanskrit short stories and writing the simple Sanskrit sentences according to grammar as assigned Basic Thai 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Thai pertaining to alphabet, phonemics, phonemics, structural sentence, practice in an introduction to reading and writing Thai, reading and comprehension of Thai sentences Advanced Thai 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Thai emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Malay 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Malay pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Malay. 50

51 Advanced Malay 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Malay, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Chinese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Chinese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Chinese Advanced Chinese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Japanese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Japanese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Japanese Advanced Japanese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Hindi 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Hindi pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Hindi Advanced Hindi 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Hindi, emphasizing conversation based on current situations World and Environment 2(2-0-4) Meaning and definition of environmental science and environmental management, Relationship of man and environment, Environmental conservation and resource management, Environmental Hazards, Urban environmental problems, Evaluation and solution, Global climate change, Environmental ethics and land management, planning for carbon foot print and water foot print, Environmental toxicology and risk management, Environmental impact analysis, Sustainable development. 51

52 Thai Culture 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the origin and development of culture, focusing on the meaning, contexts and categories of culture, a critical survey of Buddhism and culture, conservation, creation and publicization of Thai culture, exploration of culture and social development, including the impact resulting from the western culture on culture Man and Civilization 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the origin and development well as meaning of the western and eastern civilization through ages, with attention to the relation of civilization to social, economical and political structure in the western and eastern countries, resulting in the impact and creative thoughts on those, exploration of the interaction between western and eastern civilization, including influence on one another Life and Psychology 2(2-0-4) An analytical study of the development and factors of lives, with an attention to the relation of psychology to way of lives, mental adjuncts in various aspects, mental well-being influencing human behaviour, living condition in society and environment Physical Science and Applied Technology 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of works of scientists in ancient age, with a focusing on the concepts of universe and solar system, the raise of agricultural products, agricultural industry, truck, crop, how to protect the crop from vermin, transportation and communication, audiovisual equipments, scientific and technological innovation Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2 (2-0-4) A study of computer technology, with an attention to numerical system, hardware and software, various programs of computer science, introduction to computer science, management of files, including graphic program, as well as the role of Technology Information in daily life. 2.1 Core subject in Buddhism 30 Credits Subjects in Languages 6 Credits Pāli Literature 2(2-0-4) A study of the history, meaning, classification and development of Pāli Canonical and Non-canonical Texts, including its commentaries, and sub- commentaries.

53 Pāli Grammar 2(2-0-4) A study of basic elements of Pali grammar especially part of speech: Nouns, Cases, and Declension of nouns, Conjugation of verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Past Participles, Numbers, Euphonic Combination, and Compounds with reference to Pali grammatical scriptures Pāli Composition and Translation 2(2-0-4) A study of Pali Language, with an attention to the methods of composition and translation Pali grammatically, picking up Pali passages from prescribed texts and translation Pali into English and vice versa, letter writing, composition and abstraction, with a practice reading, writing, listening and speaking Pali Subjects in Buddhism 24 Credits Tipitaka Studies 2(2-0-4) A study of origin, development and current versions of Tipitaka Scriptures and contexts of those in brief, historical survey of the development of Tipitaka Scriptures in Thailand, knowledge on online based information of Tipitaka Scriptures by way of BUDSIR IV CD-ROM, and other sources Vinaya-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) A study structure, contexts and points of Vinaya focusing on (Bhikkhuvibhanga and Bhikkhunivibhangha), with an emphasis on the details of some disciplinary rules in Bhikkhuvibhangha, as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub-commentaries Suttanta-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) An analytical study of the structure, contexts and interesting points of the selected discourses in Suttanta Pitaka as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub-commentaries Abhidhamma-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure, contexts and interesting points of Abhidhamma focussing on Dhammasangani, Vibhangha, Dhatukatha and Puggalapannatti Scriptures, with special attention to some parts, as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub- commentaries Buddhist Meditation I (2)(1-2-4) A study of the meaning, principle and method of Buddhist meditation, focusing both on concentration and insight meditation; subjects and objects, purposes and benefits of concentration and insight meditation Buddhist Meditation II 1(1-2-4) A study of selected discourses in Suttanta Pitaka on gaining a clear knowledge on early Buddhist meditation methods. 53

54 Buddhist Meditation III (2)(1-2-4) A study of popular meditation techniques, biography of meditation masters in Theravada countries with special attention to Thailand Buddhist Meditation IV 1(1-2-4) A study of meditation methods, techniques and benefits included in the Visuddhimagga (the Path of Purification) and comparing them with popular meditation methods in the present world Buddhist Meditation V (2)(1-1-2) A study of history, characteristics, teachings, and organizational structure of Buddhist meditation movements in the present world and their influence on social, environmental, and political spheres Buddhist Meditation VI 1(1-2-4) A study of meditation methods and techniques in Mahayana tradition and a brief introduction to literary sources on meditation of Mahayana Buddhist Meditation VII 1(1-2-4) A study of world problems and contribution of Buddhist meditation to the world, meditation report History of Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of the historical survey of the development of Buddhism after passing away of the Buddha up to present, focusing on the schools of Buddhism, the development of both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism in various countries, including the Buddhist influence on tradition and culture of them Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2(2-0-4) A study of historical exploration of Buddhist festivals and traditions, with an attention to the meanings, values, as well as the importance of them for a Buddhist culture of a particular country Thai Sangha Administration 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the development of Thai Sangha from Sukhothai period up to present, with a critical study of acts, regulations, orders and statements of Sangha Dhamma in English 2(2-0-4) A study of English dictionary of Buddhism, focusing on the popular words, idioms, proverbs as well as selected books on Buddhism in English. 54

55 Dhamma Communications 2(2-0-4) A study of the principles and methods of the propagation of Buddhism, with an attention to write Dhamma-articles, mass-communication, personality development and the usage of various media in public-speaking, preaching (giving sermons), delivering Dhammalectures, conducting Dhamma discussions Research Works and Literature on Buddhism 2(20-4) A study of Buddhist research and literary works in Thailand from the past up to the present, with an analysis of the interesting works such as Tebhumikatha of King Lithai, Mangalatthadipani of Sirimangalacariya, Sangitiyavamsa of Somdech Phravanaratana (Kaew, Wat Phrajetupon), Essence of Buddhism of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, Kammadipani of Phra Depmuni(Vilas Nanavaro), Buddha-dhamma of Phra Promgunabhorn (P.A.Payutto). 2.2 Major Subjects 74 Credits Applied Buddhist Subjects 10 Credits Buddhism and Science 2(2-0-4) A study and comparison of the truth of Buddhism and Science, the views of Buddhism and Science, Buddhism and theory of development and theory of relationship, Buddhism and Quantum theory of Physics, the view of scientist toward Buddhism and effect of science toward Buddhism, emphasizing on Mahayana Doctrines Buddhism and Social Works 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning of social works, the principle pattern and method of social works in Buddhism, emphasizing the way of Lord Buddha and the way of Buddhist monks in social works from past to present, emphasizing on Mahayana Doctrines Buddhism and World Religions 2(2-0-4) An analytic study of Buddhism relevant to religions in the world, concerning principal doctrine as well as significant texts. Organization, monks, practitioners, devotees and their activities. Means to instill faith into notable characteristics instrumental in religions behaviour Applied Dhamma 2(2-0-4) A study of Buddhadhamma in order to improve the quality of life and its application to solve individual and social problems. 55

56 Buddhism in the ASEAN Community 2(2-0-4) A study of Buddhism penetration into the Southeast Asia and its development from the past to the present. Golden age of Buddhism. Principal of the doctrine and its texts. Impacts of Buddhism on literature, artistic expressions. Politics and administration as well as values of the people in the Southeast Asian Community region Main Subjects 64 credits Required Subjects 48 credits Mahayana Tipitaka 3(3-0-6) A study of the commentator s division of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures and contexts of those in brief, historical survey of the development of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures, with historical exploration of the development of Tipitaka Scriptures in India, China, Korea, Japana and Tibet, how to access to the information of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures by way of CD-ROM, including values of Mahayana Tipitaka Scripture Comparative Study of Theravada and Mahapanya Philosophy 3(3-0-6) A comparative study of Buddhist Philosophy in Theravada and Mahayana since its beginning upto the present days. Emphasis is made to compare the conncept of the Buddha, Bodhisattra, Arahanta, Yana, Nibbana as well as the way to Enlightenment, etc History of Mahayana Buddhism in Asia 3(3-0-6) A study of the historical development of Mahayana Buddhism since its inception in India and its spread to South east Asia, central Asia and North Asia. Emphasizing Tibet, China and Japan Lives and Works of Mahayana Scholars 3(3-0-6) A study of the lives and works of the Mahayanist scholars such like Asvaghosa, Nagarajuna, Asanga, Vasabandhu, Fahien, Hienjung, I-ching, Bodhidhamma and Huineng etc. Who played the great roles in writing and translating the Buddhist texts Mahayana Rituals 3(3-0-6) A study of the rites and rituals of Mahayana Buddhism in general l i k e an Ordination Sila-mandala, mantras and dharanis, etc. Emphasis is made on ritual practices in Thailand like Kon-teg, Hungry Ghost dedication, repentance sacrifice to Buddha, Bodhisattvas and gods. 56

57 Mahayana Sutra Studies 3(3-0-6) A study of philosophy and teaching in selected Sutras of importance, namely, Prajnaparamita Sutra, Mahayana Sraddhotapadshastra, Dasabhumika Sutra, Saddharmapundarika Sutra, and Sukhavati-vyuaha Sutra. They constitute four Sutras and one Shastra. These texts occupy a prominent place in Mahayana Thought. The teaching of each Text has to be examined and the place it occupies in the body of Mahayana Thought also has to be decided. For comprehensive understanding of these Texts, Prajna-nama-mula-madhyamaka-karika and Abhisamayalaokara texts may also be studied Essence of Buddhadharma 3(3-0-6) A study of philosophy and teaching in selected Sutras of importance, namely, Lanakavatara Sutra, Vimalakiratiniradesa Sutra, Sandhiniramocana Sutra, Abhidharma-samuccaya and Abhidharma Kosha and the place they occupy in the body of Mahayana Thought Mahayana in the Modern World 3(3-0-6) A Study of the roles of Mahayana Buddhism in propagation, education and public welfare states the organizations of the new movement in various parts of the world at present Seminar on Mahayana 3(3-0-6) A seminar on Mahayana Buddhism on various topics in their various sects, philosophy, doctrines including their prominent sutras Tian Tai Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history, main texts and doctrine of Tian Tai(T ien T ai) school of Mahayana Buddhism, with a special reference to the main concepts in Saddharmapundarika Sutra, origin & development of Tian Tai in India, China, Japan, its influence on various countries up to the present Pure Land Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history of Pure Land or Sukhavati Buddhism, its eminent sutras, philosophy, doctrine as well as its spread in various countries. A critical survey of Pure Land in the name of Jodo, Jodo Shin, its important role in Europe, America and Africa Vajrayana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) An introductory study of the history, main texts and doctrine of Tibetan Vajarayana tradition, which includes the teachings of Bardos (intermediate states). 57

58 Mahayana Meditation 3(3-0-6) A study of the meaning, principles and method of Mahayana meditation, beginning with study of Mahayana meditation Sutras, meditation texts and theories from Tian Tai School and Zen. The practice of meditation methods from different Mahayana Traditions, focusing on Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Tibetan and examination of the main meditative techniques used in different tradition Xian Shou Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history, important discourses, philosophy and main doctrines of Xian Shou Buddhist Sect, which is also called Huayen School, or Avatamsaka, and its role in propagation of Buddhism in various countries Three Sastra Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of history, main texts and main doctrines of the Three Sastra School(Ch.San Lun School) in China and Japan which eventually died out but generated ideas that were incorporated into Chan, Pure Land Buddhism Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of history, important discourses, philosophy and main doctrines of Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism Sect, which is also called Fa-Xiang School or Wei Shi (Mere Consciousness) School, and its role in propagation of Buddhism in various countries Elective subjects 16 Credits Education in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of significance and scope of education in the Tipitaka, emphasizing the goal of education in the Threefold Training (Tri-sikkha); and the provision of Education based on Kalyanamitta (good friends) and Yonisomanasikara (systematic attention), the teaching method of the Buddha, the virtues of a good teacher together with moral codes Sociology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of meaning and scope of sociology, analysing thought, theory and principle of sociology in Tipitaka, comparing values and the importance of Buddhist sociology with general sociology Zen Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A critical study of the main idea and techniques of Zen, philosophical interpretation of pictures, with a survey of Zen- influence in various countries. 58

59 Theravada Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A study of the main concepts; Five Aggregates, Dependent Origination, Three Characteristics, Karma(Action) etc. in the frame of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics in Theravada philosophy by comparison with the thoughts of Six Teachers and other schools of philosophy during the time of the Buddha Current Problems in Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of the problems in Buddhism and in the administration of Sangha owing to the economical, social, political, cultural, scientific and technological changes taking place in Thailand and the world today such as consumerism, illegal ordination and blind faith Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2(2-0-4) A study of Mahayana Buddhist Arts in various countries on architectures, and culture, painting, etc. along with the evidences found in Thailand, their patterns and value Propagation of Buddhism in Thailand 2(2-0-4) A study of the propagation of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism in Thailand both historically and at the present time, emphasizing the main methods of propagation and the role of these groups in our society, with a comparison with those of Buddhism in Thailand Psychology in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) A study of psychological theory in general, with a reference to physiological, cognitive, social and personality factors. A study of mind and mental factors, the psycho-physical theory in Mahayana, in comparison with modern psychology Divyavadana Studies 2(2-0-4) A studies of the contents of selected Avadanas in the Divyavadana with an attention to the philosophical and religious development through literary evidence during the transition from Theravada to Mahayana Tipitaka Script 2(2-0-4) A study of various scripts used for the writing of the Tipitaka: Devanagri script, Singhalish, Khom, Burmese, Mon, lanna- Isan scripts and Roman emphasizing needing and writing skills Jataka Mala Studies 2(2-0-4) A study of Jatakamala on the lives of the Buddha and Bodhisattras in the part incarnation in comparison with those of Theravada 59

60 Selected Mahayana Works 2(2-0-4) A study of biography and works of contemporary Mahayana scholars such as D.T.Suzuki, Tich Naht Hanh, etc The Concept of Boddhisattva in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) A comparative study of the Bodhisattva Concept in Theravada and Mahayana especially on their precepts of discipline, meditation and wisdom. Examples are given to some eminent Bodhisattvas such as: Manjushri, Vajrapani, Avalokitesvara, Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Sarvaniravanavishkambi, Akashagarbha and Samantabhadra. The text: "Practices of Boddhisattvas in Thirty-seven Stanzas" by Ngulchu Thogmed Zangpo ( ) may be studied for the fundamental understanding of the Bodhisattva Concept Mahayana Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A study of the origin and development of Mahayana philosophy in India starting from Sarvastivada, Sautrantika, Madhyamika and Yogacara schools with special reference to the concepts of Naïve Realism, representatives, Sunyata, Store- Consciousness The Discipline of Mahayana 2(2-0-4) A study of Mahayana Disciplines in comparison with Theravada ones points out on the similar and different items with special reference to a formal act (sanghakamma) as performed by Mahāyāna Sangha in Thailand Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) An exploration of the original sources of Mahayana philosophy in Pali Tipitaka, with a study of the concepts of Five Aggregates, Dependent Origination, Consciousness, Emptiness and Selflessness which are found in Pali Tipitaka Historical Texts on the Buddha s Life 2(2-0-4) A study of the contents of Buddhist Sanskrit Texts and selected Sanskrit passages which contain the Buddha s life such as the Buddhacarita, the Saundarananda, the Lalitavistara, the Mahavastu, and the Vinaya Vastu of the Mulasarvastivada Independent Study on Mahayana Studies 1(1-1-2) A well thought-out paper on a selected topic of Mahayana studies presented in a documentary mini research Field Work 1(1-1-2) A report of field study on geographical and cultural factors relevant to distribution of faiths, their places, objects and practices of rituals. 60

61 Buddhism and Ecology 2(2-0-4) A study of meaning and scope of ecology along with essence of teaching concerning ecological concepts as stated in the Tipitaka. Emphasis on relationship among nature, the environment and humankind. Measures towards conservation and solution to environmental problems Human resource Management and Development 2(2-0-4) Studies the impact of human resource management upon the organization; human resource function and strategic business plans; the theoretical and practical applications of HRM and HRD; the performance appraisal systems, reward systems, training and development systems; current issues and future trends in HRM and HRD Buddhism and Economics 2(2-0-4) A study of meaning, scope, of thoughts and theories in economies. Manufacturersconsumers ethics from the perspective of Buddhism. Comparison of Buddhist economy and of others in general, includes sustainable economy. 3. Free Elective Subjects 6 Credits The students are required to study 6 Credits of Free Elective Subjects recommended by the Academic Advisor. 61

62 62 APPENDIX B The Comparison of B.A in Mahayana Studies Curriculum of B.E 2550 between B.E 2555

63 63 The Comparison of B.A in Mahayana Studies Curriculum of B.E 2550 between B.E 2555 General Subjects B.E 2550 General Subjects B.E Curriculum 2. Curriculum 1.1 Credit 140 credits 2.1 Credit 140 credits 1.2 Structure of Curriculum 2.2 Structure of Curriculum 1. General Subjects 30 Credits 2. Specific Subjects 104 Credits: 2.1 Core Subjects in Buddhism 30 Credits 2.2 Major Subjects 74 Credits: Applied Subjects 10 Credits Major Subjects 64 Credits A. Required Subjects 50 Credits B. Elective Subjects 14 Credits 3. Free Elective Subjects 6 Credits Total 140 Credits 1. General Subjects 30 Credits 1.1 Required Subjects 18 Credits 1.2 Elective Subjects 12 Credits 2. Specific Subjects 104 Credits: 2.1 Core Subjects in Buddhism 30 Credits 2.2 Major Subjects 74 Credits: Applied Subjects 10 Credits Major Subjects 64 Credits A. Required Subjects 48 Credits B. Elective Subjects 16 Credits 3. Free Elective Subjects 6 Credits Total 140 Credits General Subjects B.E 2550 General Subjects B.E 2555 General Subjects 30 credits. All the students are required to take 30 credits. General Subjects 30 credits. All the students are required to take 30 credits. 1)Social Sciences 8 credits Required Subjects 18 credits 2)Humanities 8 credits Man and Society 2(2-0-4) 3)Languages 8 credits General Law 2(2-0-4) 4)Sciences and Mathematics 6 credits Technique of Higher Learning 2(2-0-4) Social Sciences 8 credits Introduction to Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A. Required 4 credits Religions 2(2-0-4)

64 Man and Society 2(2-0-4) General Law 2(2-0-4) B. Elective Subjects 4 credits Thai Politics and Government 2(2-0-4) Economics in Daily Life 2(2-0-4) Man and Envirnoment 2(2-0-4) Current World-Affairs 2(2-0-4) Humanities 8 credits A. Required 6 credits Technique of Higher Learning 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Philosophy 2(2-0-4) Religions 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Logic 2(2-0-4) Remarks : Required Subject non credits B. Elective Subjects 2 credits Thai Culture 2(2-0-4) Man and Civilization 2(2-0-4) Life and Psychology 2(2-0-4) Languages 8 credits B. Elective 4 credits (Selecte only 1 language) Basic English 2(2-0-4) Advanced English 2(2-0-4) Basic Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Advanced Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Basic Vietnamese 2(2-0-4) Advanced Vietnamese 2(2-0-4) Basic Burmese 2(2-0-4) Advanced Burmese 2(2-0-4) Basic Malay 2(2-0-4) Advanced Malay 2(2-0-4) Basic Laos 2(2-0-4) Advanced Laos 2(2-0-4) Basic Chinese 2(2-0-4) Advanced Chinese 2(2-0-4) Basic Japanese 2(2-0-4) Language and Communication 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Linguistics 2(2-0-4) Basic Statistics and Research 2(2-0-4) Basic Mathematics 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Logic 2(2-0-4) Remarks : (2-0-4) Required Subject non credits B. Elective Subjects 12 credits Thai Politics and Government 2(2-0-4) Economics in Daily Life 2(2-0-4) Man and Environment 2(2-0-4) Current World-Affairs 2(2-0-4) Thai Culture 2(2-0-4) Man and Civilization 2(2-0-4) Life and Psychology 2(2-0-4) Basic Thai * 2(2-0-4) AdvancedThai * 2(2-0-4) Basic English 2(2-0-4) Advanced English 2(2-0-4) Basic Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Advanced Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Basic Malay 2(2-0-4) Advanced Malay 2( Basic Chinese 2(2-0-4) Advanced Chinese 2(2-0-4) Basic Japanese 2(2-0-4) Advanced Japanese 2(2-0-4) Basic Hindi 2(2-0-4) Advanced Hindi 2(2-0-4)

65 Advanced Japanese 2(2-0-4) Basic Khmer 2(2-0-4) Advanced Kmer 2(2-0-4) Basic Hindi 2(2-0-4) Advanced Hindi 2(2-0-4) Basic Korean 2(2-0-4) Advanced Korean 2(2-0-4) Science and Mathematics 6 credits A. Required 6 credits Basic Statistics and Research 2(2-0-4) Basic Mathematics 2(2-0-4) B. Elective Subjects 2 credits World and Environment 2(2-0-4) Physical Science and Technology2(2-0-4) Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2(2-0-4) Primary Health Care 2(2-0-4) World and Environment 2(2-0-4) Physical Science and Technology2(2-0-4) Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2(2-0-4) * only for foreign students

66 66 The Comparison and Course descriptions General subjects (modified 2550) General subjects (modified 2555) Remark 1. Social Sciences 8 Credits 1. Social Sciences A. Required Subjects 4 Credits A. Required Subjects 18 Credits Man and Society 2(2-0-4) Man and Society 2(2-0-4) A study of social and Buddhist manhood, interrelation of human to society and organization, social and cultural institutions, factors, structures influencing the development of emotion, common sense, intelligence, reflection on the problems of society in general and Thai society, including Buddhist approach to solve the problems. A study of social and Buddhist manhood, interrelation of human to society and organization, social and cultural institutions, factors, structures influencing the development of emotion, common sense, intelligence, reflection on the problems of society in general and Thai society, including Buddhist approach to solve the problems General Law 2(2-0-4) A study of introduction to general law, background of law system, the general nature of the public law such as institutional law, criminal law, administrative law, including law of private rights such as civil and commercial code which should be known of Thai Sangha. B. Elective Subjects 4 Credits Thai Politics and Government 2(2-0-4) A study of general idea of politics and government, political institution political and government development of Thailand, political process, including pattern of Thai government General Law 2(2-0-4) A study of introduction to general law, background of law system, the general nature of the public law such as institutional law, criminal law, administrative law, including law of private rights such as civil and commercial code which should be known of Thai Sangha Thai Politics and Government 2(2-0-4) A study of general idea of politics and government, political institution political and government development of Thailand, political process, including pattern of Thai government Not Changing Not Changing Not Changing Economics in Daily Life 2(2-0-4) A study of the basic principle of economics, economical phenomena in daily life, several forms of economic system, Economics in Daily Life 2(2-0-4) A study of the basic principle of economics, economical phenomena in daily life, several forms of economic Not

67 operation of marketing price, the role of public and private sectors in economic system, currency and financial institution emphasizing an analysis of current events concerned Man and Environment 2 (2-0-4) A study of human environment, methodology of environmental management for human benefit, solutions for environmental problems, main Buddhist Teachings on environment and the role of Buddhist monks on preserving natural resources and environment in Thailand Current World-Affairs 2(2-0-4) A study of the important situations happening in the world in terms of economy, society, politics, collaboration and conflict, Thailand and Current World-Affairs, collaboration among Buddhists in world arena, Buddhist contribution to solving the conflict problems in the current world. 2. Humanities 8 Credits A. Required Subjects 6 Credits Technique of Higher Learning (2)(2-0-4) A study of technique of higher education, emphasizing technique of self study, library use, knowledge seeking, learning in group, learning by academic activities, reports and dissertation writing Introduction to Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A study of introduction to philosophy, emphasizing the meaning and scope of philosophy, the relation of system, operation of marketing price, the role of public and private sectors in economic system, currency and financial institution emphasizing an analysis of current events concerned Man and Environment 2 (2-0-4) A study of human environment, methodology of environmental management for human benefit, solutions for environmental problems, main Buddhist Teachings on environment and the role of Buddhist monks on preserving natural resources and environment in Thailand Current World-Affairs 2(2-0-4) A study of the important situations happening in the world in terms of economy, society, politics, collaboration and conflict, Thailand and Current World-Affairs, collaboration among Buddhists in world arena, Buddhist contribution to solving the conflict problems in the current world Technique of Higher Learning (2)(2-0-4) A study of technique of higher education, emphasizing technique of self study, library use, knowledge seeking, learning in group, learning by academic activities, reports and dissertation writing Introduction to Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A study of history of philosophy, different between western and eastern philosophy, Development of 67 Changing Subject code was changed. Course Descriptio n was modified. Course Descriptio n was modified.

68 philosophy, religion and science, division of philosophy including the important points, development of western and eastern philosophical tradition Religions 2(2-0-4) A study of history and development of religions, with an emphasis on the teachings, ceremonies, Summum Bonum Introduction to Logic 2(2-0-4) A study of logical theory, with a focusing on the tradition of sign, contradiction, definition, categories of propositions, classification and contradiction, observation of propositions, conversion of propositions, dispropositions, compound proposition, argumentation, syllogism and fallacy, along with a comparative study of the traditional logic of Buddhist logic; the Buddha s dialogue in Anattalakkhana Sutta and others, theory of Independent Origination, method of Systematic Attention (Yonisomanasikara), Sarvastivada s Epistemology, Nagarjuna s Dialectics. B. Elective Subjects 4 Credits western and eastern philosophical tradition, Meaning of philosophy, Relationship of philosophy with religion and science, Division of philosophy including the important points, Scope of philosophy in economic, Social science and political science Religions 2(2-0-4) The study of histories of the world Religions, their views, practice, and achievement, and how these different religions approach to address the status quo challenges of the world. Cultivation of religious tolerance, respect, and communal existence between diverse socio-religious groups and countries may be emphasized Introduction to Logic (2)(2-0-4) A study of logical theory with historical development, Logical theory with focusing on the tradition of sign, contradiction, definition, categories of propositions, classification and contradiction, observation of propositions, conversion of propositions, dispropositions, compound proposition, argumentation, syllogism and fallacy, along with a comparative study with traditional Buddhist logic; the Buddha s dialogue in Anattalakkhana Sutta and others, theory of Independent Origination, method of Systematic Attention (Yonisomanasikara), Sarvastivada s Epistemology, Nagarjuna s Dialectics. 68 Description was changed to the more interesting topics. Course Description was modified. Non Credits

69 Thai Culture 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the origin and development of culture, focusing on the meaning, contexts and categories of culture, a critical survey of Buddhism and culture, conservation, creation and publicization of Thai culture, exploration of culture and social development, including the impact resulting from the western culture on culture Man and Civilization 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the origin and development well as meaning of the western and eastern civilization through ages, with attention to the relation of civilization to social, economical and political structure in the western and eastern countries, resulting in the impact and creative thoughts on those, exploration of the interaction between western and eastern civilization, including influence on one another Life and Psychology 2(2-0-4) An analytical study of the development and factors of lives, with an attention to the relation of psychology to way of lives, mental adjuncts in various aspects, mental well-being influencing human behaviour, living condition in society and environment. 3. Languages 8 Credits 3.1 Required Subjects 2 Credits Language and Communication 2(2-0-4) A study of reading, writing, speaking and listening to Thai language for Thai Culture 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the origin and development of culture, focusing on the meaning, contexts and categories of culture, a critical survey of Buddhism and culture, conservation, creation and publicization of Thai culture, exploration of culture and social development, including the impact resulting from the western culture on culture Man and Civilization 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the origin and development well as meaning of the western and eastern civilization through ages, with attention to the relation of civilization to social, economical and political structure in the western and eastern countries, resulting in the impact and creative thoughts on those, exploration of the interaction between western and eastern civilization, including influence on one another Life and Psychology 2(2-0-4) An analytical study of the development and factors of lives, with an attention to the relation of psychology to way of lives, mental adjuncts in various aspects, mental well-being influencing human behaviour, living condition in society and environment Language and Communication 2(2-0-4) A study of reading, writing, speaking and listening to Thai language for

70 70 communication in daily life, focusing on various communications: reading such as prosy and verse reading, declaration, statement reading; writing such as letter writing composition, abstraction; speaking such as conversation, lecture, discussion, oratory, exercise of stories, with an attention to ethical responsibility of both speakers and listeners, the need for a critical posture by both speakers and listeners, including office files. A study of reading, writing, speaking and listening to Thai language for communication in daily life, focusing on various communications: reading such as prosy and verse reading, declaration, statement reading; writing such as letter writing composition, abstraction; speaking such as conversation, lecture, discussion, oratory, exercise of stories, with an attention to ethical responsibility of both speakers and listeners, the need for a critical posture by both speakers and listeners, including office files Introduction to Linguistics 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning of language and linguistics, its branches general nature of language and linguistics, general idea of phonetics, phonemics, international and Thai phonetic system and critical study of Thai in terms of linguistics. 2. Elective Subjects 4 Credits Basic Thai 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Thai pertaining to alphabet, phonemics, communication in daily life, focusing on various communications: reading such as prosy and verse reading, declaration, statement reading; writing such as letter writing composition, abstraction; speaking such as conversation, lecture, discussion, oratory, exercise of stories, with an attention to ethical responsibility of both speakers and listeners, the need for a critical posture by both speakers and listeners, including office files. A study of reading, writing, speaking and listening to Thai language for communication in daily life, focusing on various communications: reading such as prosy and verse reading, declaration, statement reading; writing such as letter writing composition, abstraction; speaking such as conversation, lecture, discussion, oratory, exercise of stories, with an attention to ethical responsibility of both speakers and listeners, the need for a critical posture by both speakers and listeners, including office files Introduction to Linguistics 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning of language and linguistics, its branches general nature of language and linguistics, general idea of phonetics, phonemics, international and Thai phonetic system and critical study of Thai in terms of linguistics Basic Thai 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Thai pertaining to alphabet, phonemics,

71 71 phonemics, structural sentence, practice in an introduction to reading and writing Thai, reading and comprehension of Thai sentences Advanced Thai 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Thai emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Tibetan 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Tibetan pertaining to alphabet, phonetics, phonemics, structural sentence, practice in an introduction to reading and writing Tibetan, reading and comprehension of Tibetan sentence Advanced Tibetan 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Tibetan, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic English 2(2-0-4) A study of English grammar, English usage pertaining to article, tense, sentence, preposition, conjunction, practice in four skills, emphasizing reading and comprehension of English sentences Advanced English 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of sentences according to grammar, practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, emphasizing reading, writing and comprehension of the basic structure of English sentence Basic Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Sanskrit pertaining to alphabet, morphology, phonetics and syntax sentence, practice in phonemics, structural sentence, practice in an introduction to reading and writing Thai, reading and comprehension of Thai sentences Advanced Thai 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Thai emphasizing conversation based on current situations. Deleted Deleted Basic English 2(2-0-4) A study of English grammar, English usage pertaining to article, tense, sentence, preposition, conjunction, practice in four skills, emphasizing reading and comprehension of English sentences Advanced English 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of sentences according to grammar, practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, emphasizing reading, writing and comprehension of the basic structure of English sentence Basic Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Sanskrit pertaining to alphabet, morphology, phonetics and syntax

72 72 an introduction to writing, reading Sanskrit Advanced Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Practice in translation of the Sanskrit short stories and writing the simple Sanskrit sentences according to grammar as assigned Basic Vietnamese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Vietnamese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, practice in an introduction to reading and writing Vietnamese Advanced Vietnamese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Vietnamese, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Burmese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Burmese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Burmese Advanced Burmese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Basic Malay 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Malay pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Malay Advanced Malay 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Malay, emphasizing conversation based on current situations. sentence, practice in an introduction to writing, reading Sanskrit Advanced Sanskrit 2(2-0-4) Practice in translation of the Sanskrit short stories and writing the simple Sanskrit sentences according to grammar as assigned. Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Basic Malay 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Malay pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Malay Advanced Malay 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Malay, emphasizing conversation based on current situations.

73 Basic Laos 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Laos pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to exercising in reading and writing Laos Advanced Laos 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Laos, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Chinese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Chinese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Chinese Advanced Chinese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Japanese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Japanese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Japanese Advanced Japanese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Khmer 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Khmer pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Khmer Advanced Khmer 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, Deleted Deleted Basic Chinese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Chinese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Chinese Advanced Chinese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Japanese 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Japanese pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Japanese Advanced Japanese 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese, emphasizing conversation based on current situations. Deleted Deleted

74 74 reading and writing Khmer, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Hindi 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Hindi pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Hindi Advanced Hindi 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Hindi, emphasizing conversation based on current situations Basic Korean 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Korean pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Korean Advanced Korean 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Korean, emphasizing conversation based on current situations. 4. Sciences and Mathematics 6 Credits 4.1 Required Subjects 4 Credits Basic Mathematics 2(2-0-4) A study of mathematical basic theories such as definition, proposition, symbols for mentioning the rules, logical argumentation, justification of set-theory, as well as set algebra, including the numerical- system, characteristics of various kinds of number and solution of an algebraic equation and non-equation, the theory of metric and determinant, relation and function Basic Statistics and Research 2(2-0-4) A study of statistical basic concept, frequency distribution, arithmetic Basic Hindi 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure of Hindi pertaining to phonemics, phonetics, structural sentence, Practice in an introduction to reading and writing Hindi Advanced Hindi 2(2-0-4) Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Hindi, emphasizing conversation based on current situations. Deleted Deleted Basic Mathematics 2(2-0-4) A study of mathematical basic theories such as definition, proposition, symbols for mentioning the rules, logical argumentation, justification of set-theory, as well as set algebra, including the numericalsystem, characteristics of various kinds of number and solution of an algebraic equation and non-equation, the theory of metric and determinant, relation and function. Subject code was changed. Subject code was changed. Course Description was modified Basic Statistics and Research 2(2-0-4) Meaning and definition of statics, Types and sources of data Measures of Course

75 75 mean, median, mode, curve, percentiles, deciles, quartiles, the theory of assumption, method of the sample, test of research assumption, stage and classifications of researches i.e. historical, documentary, descriptive, experimental research, including mode, process and report. central tendency or average (Arithmetic mean, Median, mode, Geometric mean, Harmonic mean), Measures of dispersion (Range, Quartile Deviation, Standard Deviation), Skegness and Kurtosis, Correlation, Regression analysis, Sampling and testing of hypothesis, Meaning and types of research, Limitations of research, Scientific research process, Academic Report Writing. 4.2 Elective Subjects 2 Credits 4.2 Elective Subjects 2 Credits World and Environment2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning of science and scientific method, with an attention to environmental changes such as high temperature, acid rain and polluted cloud, green house effect, air and water pollution, the world s problems such as exploitation of the forest, over-garbage s, toxic substances under the ground, extravagant consumption of natural resources, special focusing on protection the environment against destruction, social and economical sustainable development, conservation of environment Physical Science and Technology 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of works of scientists in ancient age, with a focusing on the concepts of universe and solar system, the raise of agricultural products, agricultural industry, truck, crop, how to protect the crop from vermin, transportation and communication, audiovisual equipments, scientific and technological innovation World and Environment2(2-0-4) Meaning and definition of environmental science and environmental management, Relationship of man and environment, Environmental conservation and resource management, Environmental Hazards, Urban environmental problems, Evaluation and solution, Global climate change, Environmental ethics and land management, planning for carbon foot print and water foot print, Environmental toxicology and risk management, Environmental impact analysis, Sustainable development Physical Science and Applied Technology 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of works of scientists in ancient age, with a focusing on the concepts of universe and solar system, the raise of agricultural products, agricultural industry, truck, crop, how to protect the crop from vermin, transportation and communication, audiovisual equipments, scientific and technological innovation. Description was modified Course Description was modified.

76 Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2 (2-0-4) A study of computer technology, with an attention to numerical system, hardware and software, various programmes of computer science, introduction to computer science, management of files, including graphic programme, as well as the role of Technology Information in daily life Introduction to Computer and Information Technology 2 (2-0-4) A study of computer technology, with an attention to numerical system, hardware and software, various programmes of computer science, introduction to computer science, management of files, including graphic programme, as well as the role of Technology Information in daily life.

77 77 A comparison of Bachelor of Arts in Buddhism (Mahayana Studies) Curriculum BE BE 2556 The core Subject in Buddhism (BE 2550) The core Subject in Buddhism (BE 2555) 2.1 Core subject in Buddhism 30 Credits 2.1 Core subject in Buddhism 30 Credits All students from every faculty are All students from every faculty are required to study Core subjects in required to study Core subjects in Buddhism 30 Credits, consisting of Pali 6 Buddhism 30 Credits, consisting of Pali 6 Credits and 10 Credits of applied Buddhism Credits and 10 Credits of applied Buddhism subjects. subjects Subjects in Languages 6 Credits Subjects in Languages 6 Credits 2.1.1A Pali group 6 Credits A Pali group 6 Credits Pali Literature 2(2-0-4) Pali Literature 2(2-0-4) Agvanced Pali Grammar 2(2-0-4) Pali Grammar 2(2-0-4) Pali Composition and Translation Pali Composition and Translation 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) Pāli Literature 2(2-0-4) A study of the history, meaning, classification and development of Pāli Canonical and Non-canonical Texts, including its commentaries, and subcommentaries Advanced Pāli Grammar 2(2-0-4) A Study of Kaccayana, Moggalana, Saddaniti and Pathirupasiddhi Grammar scriptures Pāli Literature 2(2-0-4) A study of the history, meaning, classification and development of Pāli Canonical and Non-canonical Texts, including its commentaries, and subcommentaries Pāli Grammar 2(2-0-4) A study of basic elements of Pali grammar especially part of speech: Nouns, Cases, and Declension of nouns, Conjugation of verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Past Participles, Numbers, Euphonic Combination, and Compounds with reference to Pali grammatical scriptures. Remark Code Number was Changed Code Number was Changed Course Description was modified.

78 Pāli Composition and Translation 2(2-0-4) A study of composition, translation and transliteration of Pāli words according to grammar, construction and translation of special sentences, Pāli idioms, translation of selected Pāli texts to English and vice versa Pāli Composition and Translation 2(2-0-4) A study of Pali Language, with an attention to the methods of composition and translation Pali grammatically, picking up Pali passages from prescribed texts and translation Pali into English and vice versa, letter writing, composition and abstraction, with a practice reading, writing, listening and speaking Pali. 78 Course Description was modified Core Subjects in Buddhism Core Subjects in Buddhism 30 Credits Credits B Subjects in Buddhism 24 Credits B Subjects in Buddhism 24 Credits Tipitaka Studies 2(2-0-4) Vinaya Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Suttanta Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Abhidhamma Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation I (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation II 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation III (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation IV 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation V (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation VI 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation VII 1(1-2-4) History of Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2(2-0-4) Thai Sangha Administration 2(2-0-4) Dhamma in English 2(2-0-4) Dhamma Communication 2(2-0-4) Research and Literary Works on Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Vinaya Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Suttanta Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Abhidhamma Pitaka 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Meditation I (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation II 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation III (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation IV 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation V (2)(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation VI 1(1-2-4) Buddhist Meditation VII 1(1-2-4) History of Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2(2-0-4) Thai Sangha Administration 2(2-0-4) Dhamma in English 2(2-0-4) Dhamma Communication 2(2-0-4) Research and Literary Works on Buddhism 2(2-0-4)

79 C Subjects in Buddhism 24 Credits C Subjects in Buddhism 24 Credits Tipitaka Studies 2(2-0-4) A study of the commentator s division of Tipitaka Scriptures and contexts of those in brief, historical survey of the development of Tipitaka Scriptures, focusing on Tipitaka Scriptures, with historical exploration of the development of Tipitaka Scriptures in Thailand, how to access to the information of Tipitaka Scriptures by way of BUDSIR IV CD-ROM, including values of Tipitaka Scriptures Vinaya Pitaka 2(2-0-4) A study structure, contexts and points of Vinaya focusing on (Bhikkhuvibhanga and Bhikkhunivibhangha), with an emphasis on the details of some disciplinary rules in Bhikkhuvibhangha, as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub-commentaries Suttanta-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure, contents and interesting points of Vinaya Pitaka, focusing on Suttavibhanga (Bhikkhuvhanga and Bhikkhunivibangha), with an emphasis on the details of some disciplinary rules in Bhikkhuvibhangha as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub-commentaries Abhidhamma-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure, contexts and interesting points of Abhidhamma focussing on Dhammasangani, Vibhangha, Dhatukatha and Puggalapannatti Scriptures, with special attention to some parts, as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub Tipitaka Studies 2(2-0-4) A study of origin, development and current versions of Tipitaka Scriptures and contexts of those in brief, historical survey of the development of Tipitaka Scriptures in Thailand, knowledge on online based information of Tipitaka Scriptures by way of BUDSIR IV CD-ROM, and other sources Vinaya-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) A study structure, contexts and points of Vinaya focusing on (Bhikkhuvibhanga and Bhikkhunivibhangha), with an emphasis on the details of some disciplinary rules in Bhikkhuvibhangha, as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub-commentaries Suttanta-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) An analytical study of the structure, contexts and interesting points of the selected discourses in Suttanta Pitaka as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub-commentaries Abhidhamma-Pitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the structure, contexts and interesting points of Abhidhamma focussing on Dhammasangani, Vibhangha, Dhatukatha and Puggalapannatti Scriptures, with special attention to some parts, as well as the corresponding commentaries and sub- Course Description was modified. Course Description was modified. Course number is changed.

80 commentaries Buddhist Meditation I (2)(1-2-4) A study of the meaning, principle and method of Buddhist meditation, focusing both on concentration and insight meditations, analytical study of 40 subjects of concentration meditation, 61 subjects of insight mediation and 4 applications of mindfulness: the students are provided with clear knowledge of the principle and practice, as well as the benefits of Buddhist meditation, including cultivation of the heart and wisdom Buddhist Meditation II 1(1-2-4) A study of introduction to both concentration and insight meditation focusing on the method of taking and giving meditation, practice meditation on walking 1st meditation step and meditation 2nd of sitting step and meditation report, including cultivation of the heart and wisdom Buddhist Meditation III (2)(1-2-4) A study practice in meditation on tranquillity and insight meditation, practice in walking 2nd step meditation and sitting 2nd step meditation and meditation report, including cultivation of the heart and wisdom Buddhist Meditation IV1(1-2-4) A study practice in meditation on tranquillity and insight meditation, practice in walking 3rd step meditation and sitting 3rd step meditation and meditation report, including cultivation of the heart and wisdom. commentaries Buddhist Meditation I (2)(1-2-4) A study of the meaning, principle and method of Buddhist meditation, focusing both on concentration and insight meditation; subjects and objects, purposes and benefits of concentration and insight meditation Buddhist Meditation II 1(1-2-4) A study of selected discourses in Suttanta Pitaka on gaining a clear knowledge on early Buddhist meditation methods Buddhist Meditation III (2)(1-2-4) A study of popular meditation techniques, biography of meditation masters in Theravada countries with special attention to Thailand Buddhist Meditation IV 1(1-2-4) A study of meditation methods, techniques and benefits included in the Visuddhimagga (the Path of Purification) and comparing them with popular meditation methods in the present world. 80 Course Description was modified. Course Description was modified. Course Description was modified. Course Description was modified.

81 Buddhist Meditation V (2)(1-1-2) A study practice in meditation on tranquillity and insight meditation, practice in walking 4th step meditation and sitting 3rd step meditation, meditation report, including cultivation of the heart and wisdom Buddhist Meditation VI 1(1-2-4) A study practice in meditation on concentration and insight meditation, practice in walking 5th step meditation and sitting 4th step meditation, meditation report, including cultivation of the heart and wisdom Buddhist Meditation VII 1(1-2-4) A study practice in meditation on concentration and insight meditation, practice in walking 6th step meditation and sitting 4th step meditation, meditation report, including cultivation of the heart and wisdom History of Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of the historical survey of the development of Buddhism after passing away of the Buddha up to present, focusing on the schools of Buddhism, the development of both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism in various countries, including the Buddhist influence on tradition and culture of them Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2(2-0-4) A study of historical exploration of Buddhist festivals and traditions, with an attention to the meanings, values, as well as the importance of them for a Buddhist Buddhist Meditation V (2)(1-1-2) A study of history, characteristics, teachings, and organizational structure of Buddhist meditation movements in the present world and their influence on social, environmental, and political spheres Buddhist Meditation VI 1(1-2-4) A study of meditation methods and techniques in Mahayana tradition and a brief introduction to literary sources on meditation of Mahayana Buddhist Meditation VII 1(1-2-4) A study of world problems and contribution of Buddhist meditation to the world, meditation report History of Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of the historical survey of the development of Buddhism after passing away of the Buddha up to present, focusing on the schools of Buddhism, the development of both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism in various countries, including the Buddhist influence on tradition and culture of them Buddhist Festivals and Traditions 2(2-0-4) A study of historical exploration of Buddhist festivals and traditions, with an attention to the meanings, values, as well as the importance of them for a Buddhist 81 Course Description was modified Course Description was modified Course Description was modified. Course Description was modified Course Description was modified

82 culture of a particular country Thai Sangha Administration 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the development of Thai Sangha from Sukhothai period up to present, with a critical study of acts, regulations, orders and statements of Sangha Dhamma in English 2(2-0-4) A study of English dictionary of Buddhism, focusing on the popular words, idioms, proverbs as well as selected books on Buddhism in English Dhamma Communications 2(2-0-4) A study of the principles and methods of the propagation of Buddhism, with an attention to write Dhamma-articles, mass-communication, personality development and the usage of various media in public-speaking, preaching (giving sermons), delivering Dhammalectures, conducting Dhamma discussions Research Works and Literature on Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of Buddhist research and literary works in Thailand from the past up to the present, with an analysis of the interesting works such as Tebhumikatha of King Lithai, Mangalatthadipani of Sirimangalacariya, Sangitiyavamsa of Somdech Phravanaratana (Kaew, Wat Phrajetupon), Essence of Buddhism of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, Kammadipani of Phra Depmuni(Vilas Nanavaro), Buddha - dhamma of Phra Promgunabhorn (P.A.Payutto). culture of a particular country Thai Sangha Administration 2(2-0-4) A study of historical survey of the development of Thai Sangha from Sukhothai period up to present, with a critical study of acts, regulations, orders and statements of Sangha Dhamma in English 2(2-0-4) A study of English dictionary of Buddhism, focusing on the popular words, idioms, proverbs as well as selected books on Buddhism in English Dhamma Communications 2(2-0-4) A study of the principles and methods of the propagation of Buddhism, with an attention to write Dhamma-articles, mass-communication, personality development and the usage of various media in public-speaking, preaching (giving sermons), delivering Dhammalectures, conducting Dhamma discussions Research Works and Literature on Buddhism 2(20-4) A study of Buddhist research and literary works in Thailand from the past up to the present, with an analysis of the interesting works such as Tebhumikatha of King Lithai, Mangalatthadipani of Sirimangalacariya, Sangitiyavamsa of Somdech Phravanaratana (Kaew, Wat Phrajetupon), Essence of Buddhism of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, Kammadipani of Phra Depmuni(Vilas Nanavaro), Buddha-dhamma of Phra Promgunabhorn (P.A.Payutto). 82 change Course Description was modified Course Description was modified change

83 83 Curriculum of Bachelor of Arts BE 2250 Curriculum of Bachelor of Arts BE Applied Buddhist Subjects Applied Buddhist Subjects 10 Credits Credits Buddhism and Science 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and Science 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and Social Works 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and Social Works 2(2-0-4) Ecology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and World Religions Health Care in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Mahāyāna Buddhist Arts 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) Applied Dhamma 2(2-0-4) Buddhism in the ASEAN Community 2(2-0-4) Main Subjects 64 credits Main Subjects 64 credits Required Subjects 50 credits Required Subjects 48 credits Mahayana Tipitaka 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Tipitaka 3(3-0-6) Comparative Study of Buddhist Theravada and Mahayana Comparative Study of Buddhist Theravada and Mahayana Philosophy 3(3-0-6) Philosophy 3(3-0-6) History of Mahayana in Asia 3(3-0-6) Lives and Works on Mahayana Essence of Buddhadharma 3(3-0-6) History of Mahayana Buddhism in Scholars 3(3-0-6) Asia 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Rituals 3(3-0-6) Lives and Works on Mahayana Mahayana Sutra Studies I 3(3-0-6) Scholars 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Sutra Studies II 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Rituals 3(3-0-6) Mahayana in the Modern World Mahayana Sutra Studies 3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) Seminar on Mahayana 3(3-0-6) Mahayana in the Modern World 3(3-0-6) Tian Tai Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Seminar on Mahayana 3(3-0-6) Pure Land Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Tian Tai Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Vajrayana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Pure Land Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Meditation 3(3-0-6) Vajrayana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Xian Shou Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Meditation 3(3-0-6) Three Sastra Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Xian Shou Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Jataka Mala Studies 2(2-0-4) Three Sastra Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) Zen Buddhism 2(2-0-4)

84 Elective Subjects 14 Credits Elective Subjects 16 Credits Essence of Buddhadhamma Education in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) 3(3-0-6) Sociology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Theravada Philosophy 2(2-0-4) Zen Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Education in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Theravada Philosophy 2(2-0-4) Sociology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Current Problem in Buddhism Current Problem in Buddhism 2(2-0-4) Economics in Tipitaka 2(2-2-4) 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2(2-2-4) Propagation of Buddhism in Tipitaka Script 2(2-0-4) Thailand 2(2-0-4) Propagation of Buddhism in Psychology in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) Thailand 2(2-0-4) Divyavadana Studies 2(2-0-4) Psychology in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) Tipitaka Script 2(2-0-4) Divyavadana Studies 2(2-0-4) Selected Mahayana Works 2(2-0-4) Jataka Mala Studies 2(2-0-4) Selected Mahayana Works 2(2-0-4) The Concept of Bodhisattva in The Concept of Bodhisattva in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) Mahayana 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy 2(2-0-4) The Discipline of Mahayana 2(2-0-4) The Discipline of Mahayana2(2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) Historical Texts on Buddha s Life Historical Texts on Buddha s Life 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) Independent Study on Mahayana Independent Study on Mahayana Studies 2(2-0-4) Studies 2(2-0-4) Field Work 2(2-0-4) Field Work 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and Ecology 2(2-0-4) Human Resources Management and Development * 2(2-0-4) Buddhism and Economics 2(2-0-4) *One new subject is added Applied Buddhist Subjects 10 Credits Buddhism and Science 2(2-0-4) A study and comparison of the truth of Buddhism and Science, the views of Buddhism and Science, Buddhism Applied Buddhist Subjects 10 Credits Buddhism and Science 2(2-0-4) A study and comparison of the truth of Buddhism and Science, the views of Buddhism and Science, Buddhism Course Description was modified

85 and theory of development and theory of relationship, Buddhism and Quantum theory of Physics, the view of scientist toward Buddhism and effect of science toward Buddhism, emphasizing on Mahayana Doctrines Buddhism and Social Works 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning of social works, the principle pattern and method of social works in Buddhism, emphasizing the way of Lord Buddha and the way of Buddhist monks in social works from past to present, emphasizing on Mahayana Doctrines Ecology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning and network of ecology, the teaching of Ecology in Tipitaka, emphasizing the relationship between man and environment man and nature the method of Ecology in solving the environment problem Health Care in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the teaching in Tipitaka on illness, medicine, food, the way and theory of development and theory of relationship, Buddhism and Quantum theory of Physics, the view of scientist toward Buddhism and effect of science toward Buddhism, emphasizing on Mahayana Doctrines Buddhism and Social Works 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning of social works, the principle pattern and method of social works in Buddhism, emphasizing the way of Lord Buddha and the way of Buddhist monks in social works from past to present, emphasizing on Mahayana Doctrines Buddhism and World Religions 2(2-0-4) An analytic study of Buddhism relevant to religions in the world, concerning principal doctrine as well as significant texts. Organization, monks, practitioners, devotees and their activities. Means to instill faith into notable characteristics instrumental in religions behaviour. Deleted 85 Course Description was modified Move To Elective subject New course is added.

86 86 of living, physical exercising, nursing, relaxation and ethic of nurse Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2(2-0-4) Study of Mahayana Buddhist arts in v a r i o u s countries on architecture, & culture, painting, etc. along with the evidences found in Thailand, their patterns and values Applied Dhamma 2(2-0-4) A study of Buddhadhamma in order to improve the quality of life and its application to solve individual and social problems Buddhism in the ASEAN Community 2(2-0-4) A study of Buddhism penetration into the Southeast Asia and its development from the past to the present. Golden age of Buddhism. Principal of the doctrine and its texts. Impacts of Buddhism on literature, artistic expressions. Politics and administration as well as values of the people in the Southeast Asian Community region Main Subjects 64 credits 2.2 Main Subjects 64 credits Required Subjects 50 credits Required Subjects 48 credits Mahayana Tipitaka 3(3-0-6) Mahayana Tipitaka 3(3-0-6) A study of the commentator s division of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures and contexts of those in brief, historical survey of the development of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures, with historical exploration of the A study of the commentator s division of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures and contexts of those in brief, historical survey of the development of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures, with historical exploration of the Course Description was modified for improving the graduated qualification. Move To elective subject New course is added. Course Description was modified

87 development of Tipitaka Scriptures in India, China, Korea, Japana and Tibet, how to access to the information of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures by way of CD-ROM, including values of Mahayana Tipitaka Scripture Comparative Study of Theravada and Mahayana Philosophy 3(3-0-6) A comparative study of Buddhist Philosophy in Theravada and Mahayana since its beginning upto the present days. Emphasis is made to compare the conncept of the Buddha, Bodhisattra, Arahanta, Yana, Nibbana as well as the way to Enlightenment, etc Essence of Buddhadhamma 3(3-0-6) A study of philosophy and teaching in selected Sutras of importance, namely, Lanakavatara Sutra, Vimalakiratiniradesa Sutra, Sandhiniramocana Sutra, Abhidharmasamuccaya and Abhidharma Kosha and the place they occupy in the body of Mahayana Thought History of Mahayana in Asia 3(3-0-6) A study of history and development of Mahayana Buddhism since its inception in India and its spread into South Asia, central Asia and North Asia. Emphasis is made to China and Japan Lives and Works of Mahayana Scholars 3(3-0-6) A study of the lives and works of the Mahayanist scholars such like development of Tipitaka Scriptures in India, China, Korea, Japana and Tibet, how to access to the information of Mahayana Tipitaka Scriptures by way of CD-ROM, including values of Mahayana Tipitaka Scripture Comparative Study of Theravada and Mahapanya Philosophy 3(3-0-6) A comparative study of Buddhist Philosophy in Theravada and Mahayana since its beginning upto the present days. Emphasis is made to compare the conncept of the Buddha, Bodhisattra, Arahanta, Yana, Nibbana as well as the way to Enlightenment, etc Essence of Buddhadhamma 3(3-0-6) A study of philosophy and teaching in selected Sutras of importance, namely, Lanakavatara Sutra, Vimalakiratiniradesa Sutra, Sandhiniramocana Sutra, Abhidharma-samuccaya and Abhidharma Kosha and the place they occupy in the body of Mahayana Thought History of Mahayana Buddhism in Asia 3(3-0-6) A study of the historical development of Mahayana Buddhism since its inception in India and its spread to South east Asia, central Asia and North Asia. Emphasizing Tibet, China and Japan Lives and Works of Mahayana Scholars 3(3-0-6) A study of the lives and works of the Mahayanist scholars such like 87 Course Description was modified Move Elective Subject To Required Subject Chang code Course Description was modified by adding Mahayana Tibet. Course Description was modified

88 Asvaghosa, Nagarajuna, Asanga, Vasabandhu, Fahien, Hienjung, I-ching, Bodhidhamma and Huineng etc. Who played the great roles in writing and translating the Buddhist texts Mahayana Rituals 3(3-0-6) A study of the rites and rituals of Mahayana Buddhism in general l i k e an Ordination Sila-mandala, mantras and dharanis, etc. Emphasis is made on ritual practices in Thailand like Kon-teg, Hungry Ghost dedication, repentance sacrifice to Buddha, Bodhisattvas and gods Mahayana Sutra Studies I 3(3-0-6) A study of philosophy and teaching in selected Sutras namely Prajnaparamita Sutra, Mahayana Sraddhotapadasastra, Dasabhumika Sutra, Saddharmapundarika Sutra and Sukhavativyuha Sutra. They constitute four Sutras and one Shastra. These occupy prominent place in Mahayana Thought. The teaching of each text has to be examined and the place it occupies in the body of Mahayana Thought also has to be decided Mahayana Sutra Studies II 3(3-0-6) A study of philosophy and teaching in selected Sutras namely Lankavatara Sutra, Vimalakiratinirdesa Sutra, Sandhiniramocana Sutra. These occupy Asvaghosa, Nagarajuna, Asanga, Vasabandhu, Fahien, Hienjung, I-ching, Bodhidhamma and Huineng etc. Who played the great roles in writing and translating the Buddhist texts Mahayana Rituals 3(3-0-6) A study of the rites and rituals of Mahayana Buddhism in general l i k e an Ordination Sila-mandala, mantras and dharanis, etc. Emphasis is made on ritual practices in Thailand like Kon-teg, Hungry Ghost dedication, repentance sacrifice to Buddha, Bodhisattvas and gods Mahayana Sutra Studies 3(3-0-6) A study of philosophy and teaching in selected Sutras of importance, namely, Prajnaparamita Sutra, Mahayana Sraddhotapadshastra, Dasabhumika Sutra, Saddharmapundarika Sutra, and Sukhavativyuaha Sutra. They constitute four Sutras and one Shastra. These texts occupy a prominent place in Mahayana Thought. The teaching of each Text has to be examined and the place it occupies in the body of Mahayana Thought also has to be decided. For comprehensive understanding of these Texts, Prajna-nama-mula-madhyamakakarika and Abhisamayalaokara texts may also be studied. 88 Course Description was modified Course Description Compound Mahayana Sutra Studies I & Mahayana Sutra Studies II

89 prominent place in Mahayana Thought. The teaching of each text has to be examined and the place it occupies in the body of Mahayana Thought also has to be decided Mahayana in the Modern World 3(3-0-6) A Study of the roles of Mahayana Buddhism in propagation, education and public welfare states the organizations of the new movement in various parts of the world at present Seminar on Mahayana 3(3-0-6) A seminar on Mahayana Buddhism on various topics in their various sects, philosophy, doctrines including their prominent sutras Tian Tai Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history, main texts and doctrine of Tian Tai(T ien T ai) school of Mahayana Buddhism, with a special reference to the main concepts in Saddharmapundarika Sutra, origin & development of Tian Tai in India, China, Japan, its influence on various countries up to the present Pure Land Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history of Pure Land or Sukhavati Buddhism, its eminent sutras, philosophy, doctrine as well as its spread in various countries. A critical survey of Pure Land in the name of Jodo, Jodo Shin, its important role in Europe, America and Africa Vajrayana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A historical study of Tibetan tradition in general, Vajrayana tendencies in Early Buddhism and Buddhism as living Mahayana in the Modern World 3(3-0-6) A Study of the roles of Mahayana Buddhism in propagation, education and public welfare states the organizations of the new movement in various parts of the world at present Seminar on Mahayana3(3-0-6) A seminar on Mahayana Buddhism on various topics in their various sects, philosophy, doctrines including their prominent sutras Tian Tai Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history, main texts and doctrine of Tian Tai(T ien T ai) school of Mahayana Buddhism, with a special reference to the main concepts in Saddharmapundarika Sutra, origin & development of Tian Tai in India, China, Japan, its influence on various countries up to the present Pure Land Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history of Pure Land or Sukhavati Buddhism, its eminent sutras, philosophy, doctrine as well as its spread in various countries. A critical survey of Pure Land in the name of Jodo, Jodo Shin, its important role in Europe, America and Africa Vajrayana Buddhism 3(3-0-6) An introductory study of the history, main texts and doctrine of Tibetan Vajarayana tradition, which includes the 89 Course Description was modified Course Description was modified Course Description was modified Course Description was modified change.

90 experience. A critical interpretation of Mantra Vajra Guru: Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padm Siddhi Hum and Mantra Avalokitesavara: Om Mani Padme Hum. A deep look at the mantra as the path of universality, unification, inner equality, creative vision and integration Mahayana Meditation 3(3-0-6) A study of the meaning, principles and method of Mahayana meditation, beginning with study of Mahayana meditation Sutras, meditation texts and theories from Tian Tai School and Zen. The practice of meditation methods from different Mahayana Traditions, focusing on Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Tibetan and examination of the main meditative techniques used in different tradition Xian Shou Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history, important discourses, philosophy and main doctrines of Xian Shou Buddhist Sect, which is also called Huayen School, or Avatamsaka, and its role in propagation of Buddhism in various countries Three Sastra Buddhism2(2-0-4) A study of history, main texts and main doctrines of the Three Sastra School(Ch.San Lun School) in China and Japan which eventually died out but generated ideas that were incorporated into Chan, Pure Land Buddhism Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of history, important discourses, philosophy and main doctrines teachings of Bardos (intermediate states) Mahayana Meditation 3(3-0-6) A study of the meaning, principles and method of Mahayana meditation, beginning with study of Mahayana meditation Sutras, meditation texts and theories from Tian Tai School and Zen. The practice of meditation methods from different Mahayana Traditions, focusing on Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Tibetan and examination of the main meditative techniques used in different tradition Xian Shou Buddhism 3(3-0-6) A study of history, important discourses, philosophy and main doctrines of Xian Shou Buddhist Sect, which is also called Huayen School, or Avatamsaka, and its role in propagation of Buddhism in various countries Three Sastra Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of history, main texts and main doctrines of the Three Sastra School(Ch.San Lun School) in China and Japan which eventually died out but generated ideas that were incorporated into Chan, Pure Land Buddhism Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of history, important discourses, philosophy and main doctrines 90 Course Description was modified Course Description was modified Course Description was modified Course Description was modified

91 91 of Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism Sect, which is also called Fa-Xiang School or Wei Shi (Mere Consciousness) School, and its role in propagation of Buddhism in various countries. of Dhamma Lakshana Buddhism Sect, which is also called Fa-Xiang School or Wei Shi (Mere Consciousness) School, and its role in propagation of Buddhism in various countries Elective subject 14 credits Elective subject 14 cerdits Essence of Buddhadhamma 3(3-0-6) A study of the essence of Buddhadhamma in the Tipitaka, emphasizing the Noble Truths (Ariyasacca), Dependent Origination (Paticcasamuppada), the Five Aggregates (Panca Khandhas), The Three Characteristics (Tri-lakkhana), Action (Kamma) and the Cycle of the world (Samsaravatta) Middle Way (Majjhimapatipada), the Threefold Training (Ti-sikkha), Concentration and Insight (Samatha and Vipassana), the Virtues Partaking of Enlightenment (Bodhipakkhiyadhamma), the Ten Perfections (Dasaparami) and Nibbana, by using the commentary and the subcommentary Education in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of significance and scope of education in the Tipitaka, emphasizing the goal of education in the Threefold Training (Tri-sikkha); and the provision of Education based on Kalyanamitta (good friends) and Yonisomanasikara (systematic attention), the teaching method of the Buddha, the virtues of a good teacher together with moral codes Sociology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of meaning and scope Education in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of significance and scope of education in the Tipitaka, emphasizing the goal of education in the Threefold Training (Tri-sikkha); and the provision of Education based on Kalyanamitta (good friends) and Yonisomanasikara (systematic attention), the teaching method of the Buddha, the virtues of a good teacher together with moral codes Sociology in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of meaning and scope deleted Course Description was modified Course Description was

92 of sociology, analysing thought, theory and principle of sociology in Tipitaka, comparing values and the importance of Buddhist sociology with general sociology Zen Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A critical study of the main idea and techniques of Zen, philosophical interpretation of pictures, with a survey of Zen- influence in various countries Theravada Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A study of the main concepts; Five Aggregates, Dependent Origination, Three Characteristics, Karma(Action) etc. in the frame of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics in Theravada philosophy by comparison with the thoughts of Six Teachers and other schools of philosophy during the time of the Buddha Current Problems in Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of the problems in Buddhism and in the administration of Sangha owing to the economical, social, political, cultural, scientific and technological changes taking place in Thailand and the world today such as consumerism, illegal ordination and blind faith Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2(2-0-4) A study of Mahayana Buddhist Arts in various countries on architectures, and culture, painting, etc. along with the evidences found in Thailand, their patterns and value Propagation of Buddhism in Thailand 2(2-0-4) of sociology, analysing thought, theory and principle of sociology in Tipitaka, comparing values and the importance of Buddhist sociology with general sociology Zen Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A critical study of the main idea and techniques of Zen, philosophical interpretation of pictures, with a survey of Zen- influence in various countries Theravada Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A study of the main concepts; Five Aggregates, Dependent Origination, Three Characteristics, Karma(Action) etc. in the frame of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics in Theravada philosophy by comparison with the thoughts of Six Teachers and other schools of philosophy during the time of the Buddha Current Problems in Buddhism 2(2-0-4) A study of the problems in Buddhism and in the administration of Sangha owing to the economical, social, political, cultural, scientific and technological changes taking place in Thailand and the world today such as consumerism, illegal ordination and blind faith Mahayana Buddhist Arts 2(2-0-4) A study of Mahayana Buddhist Arts in various countries on architectures, and culture, painting, etc. along with the evidences found in Thailand, their patterns and value Propagation of Buddhism in Thailand 2(2-0-4) 92 modified Move to Elective Subjects Course Description was modified Course Description was modified This course is from an Applied subjects group.

93 A study of the propagation of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism in Thailand both historically and at the present time, emphasizing the main methods of propagation and the role of these groups in our society, with a comparison with those of Buddhism in Thailand Economics in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the meaning and scope of Economics, analysing thought, theory and the principle of economics in the Tipitaka, the morality of producers and consumers, comparing Buddhist economics and general economics Psychology in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) A study of psychological theory in general, with a reference to physiological, cognitive, social and personality factors. A study of mind and mental factors, the psycho-physical theory in Mahayana, in comparison with modern psychology Divyavadana Studies 2(2-0-4) A studies of the contents of selected Avadanas in the Divyavadana with an attention to the philosophical and religious development through literary evidence during the transition from Theravada to Mahayana Tipitaka Script 2(2-0-4) A study of various scripts used for the writing of the Tipitaka: Devanagri script, Singhalish, Khom, Burmese, Mon, lanna- Isan scripts and Roman emphasizing needing and writing skills Jataka Mala Studies 2(2-0-4) A study of Jatakamala on the A study of the propagation of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism in Thailand both historically and at the present time, emphasizing the main methods of propagation and the role of these groups in our society, with a comparison with those of Buddhism in Thailand Psychology in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) A study of psychological theory in general, with a reference to physiological, cognitive, social and personality factors. A study of mind and mental factors, the psycho-physical theory in Mahayana, in comparison with modern psychology Divyavadana Studies 2(2-0-4) A studies of the contents of selected Avadanas in the Divyavadana with an attention to the philosophical and religious development through literary evidence during the transition from Theravada to Mahayana Tipitaka Script 2(2-0-4) A study of various scripts used for the writing of the Tipitaka: Devanagri script, Singhalish, Khom, Burmese, Mon, lanna- Isan scripts and Roman emphasizing needing and writing skills Jataka Mala Studies 2(2-0-4) A study of Jatakamala on the 93 deleted Move to Elective

94 94 lives of the Buddha and Bodhisattvas in the part incarnation in comparison with those of Theravada Health care in Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) A study of the teaching in Tipitaka on illness, medicine, food, the way of living, physical exercising, nursing, relaxing and ethic of nature Selected Mahayana Works 2(2-0-4) A study of biography and works of contemporary Mahayana scholars such as D.T.Suzuki, Tich Naht Hanh, etc The Concept of Boddhisattva in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) A study of the concept of Bodhisattva in comparison with Theravada and that of Mahayana especially on their vows discipline, their stages of practice. Examples are given to some eminent Bodhisattras like Avalokitisvara, Manjusri and Samauta badra, etc. lives of the Buddha and Bodhisattvas in the part incarnation in comparison with those of Theravada Selected Mahayana Works 2(2-0-4) A study of biography and works of contemporary Mahayana scholars such as D.T.Suzuki, Tich Naht Hanh, etc The Concept of Boddhisattva in Mahayana 2(2-0-4) A comparative study of the Bodhisattva Concept in Theravada and Mahayana especially on their precepts of discipline, meditation and wisdom. Examples are given to some eminent Bodhisattvas such as: Manjushri, Vajrapani, Avalokitesvara, Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Sarvaniravanavishkambi, Akashagarbha and Samantabhadra. The text: "Practices of Boddhisattvas in Thirty-seven Stanzas" by Ngulchu Thogmed Zangpo ( ) may be studied for the fundamental understanding of the Bodhisattva Concept Mahayana Philosophy 2(2-0-4) Mahayana Philosophy 2(2-0-4) A study of the origin and A study of the origin and development of Mahayana philosophy in development of Mahayana philosophy in India starting from Sarvastivada, Sautrantika, India starting from Sarvastivada, Sautrantika, Madhyamika and Yogacara schools with Madhyamika and Yogacara schools with special reference to the concepts of Naïve special reference to the concepts of Naïve Realism, representatives, Sunyata, Store- Realism, representatives, Sunyata, Store- Consciousness. Consciousness The Discipline of Mahayana The Discipline of Mahayana Subjects deleted Course Description was modified.

95 95 2(2-0-4) A study of Mahayana Disciplines in comparison with Theravada ones points out on the similar and different items with special reference to a formal act (sanghakamma) as performed by Mahāyāna Sangha in Thailand Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) An exploration of the original sources of Mahayana philosophy in Pali Tipitaka, with a study of the concepts of Five Aggregates, Dependent Origination, Consciousness, Emptiness and Selflessness which are found in Pali Tipitaka Historical Texts on the Buddha s Life 2(2-0-4) A study of the contents of Buddhist Sanskrit Texts and selected Sanskrit passages which contain the Buddha s life such as the Buddhacarita, the Saundarananda, the Lalitavistara, the Mahavastu, and the Vinaya Vastu of the Malasarvastivada Independent Study on Mahayana Studies 2(2-0-4) A well thought-out paper on a selected topic of Mahayana studies presented in a documentary mini research Field Work 2(2-0-4) A report of field study on geographical and cultural factors relevant to distribution of faiths, their places, objects and practices of rituals. 2(2-0-4) A study of Mahayana Disciplines in comparison with Theravada ones points out on the similar and different items with special reference to a formal act (sanghakamma) as performed by Mahāyāna Sangha in Thailand Mahayana Philosophy in Pali Tipitaka 2(2-0-4) An exploration of the original sources of Mahayana philosophy in Pali Tipitaka, with a study of the concepts of Five Aggregates, Dependent Origination, Consciousness, Emptiness and Selflessness which are found in Pali Tipitaka Historical Texts on the Buddha s Life 2(2-0-4) A study of the contents of Buddhist Sanskrit Texts and selected Sanskrit passages which contain the Buddha s life such as the Buddhacarita, the Saundarananda, the Lalitavistara, the Mahavastu, and the Vinaya Vastu of the Mulasarvastivada Independent Study on Mahayana Studies 1(1-1-2) A well thought-out paper on a selected topic of Mahayana studies presented in a documentary mini research Field Work 1(1-1-2) A report of field study on geographical and cultural factors relevant to distribution of faiths, their places, objects and practices of rituals Buddhism and Ecology 2(2-0-4) A study of meaning and scope New subject

96 3. Free Elective Subjects 6 Credits The students are required to study 6 Credits of Free Elective Subjects recommended by the Academic Advisor. of ecology along with essence of teaching concerning ecological concepts as stated in the Tipitaka. Emphasis on relationship among nature, the environment and humankind. Measures towards conservation and solution to environmental problems Human resource Management and Development 2(2-0-4) Studies the impact of human resource management upon the organization; human resource function and strategic business plans; the theoretical and practical applications of HRM and HRD; the performance appraisal systems, reward systems, training and development systems; current issues and future trends in HRM and HRD Buddhism and Economics 2(2-0-4) A study of meaning, scope, of thoughts and theories in economies. Manufacturers-consumers ethics from the perspective of Buddhism. Comparison of Buddhist economy and of others in general, includes sustainable economy. 3. Free Elective Subjects 6 Credits The students are required to study 6 Credits of Free Elective Subjects recommended by the Academic Advisor. 96 New Subject is added for monks/st udents to develop human resources. New subjects

97 97 APPENDIX C Regulations, Announcements and Rules Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

98 98 Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Regulation Concerning Bachelor s Degree B.E (1999) For determining the educational administration in the University, the regulation of Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Act B.E (1997), the Council of Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University in the Conference No. 2/2542, continuing on 25 th February B.E (1999) has unanimously promulgated this regulation. General Provisions Item 1: This regulation is entitled Regulation of Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University on Bachelor s Degree B.E.2542 (1999). Item 2: This regulation is effective after the date of announcement. Item 3: All other rules, regulations, statues, specifications, orders or announcements in conflict with what is being stipulated in this regulation shall be totally invalid. Item 4: In this regulation: Student means a person who has already been registered as a student at the Bachelor s Degree level. Item 5: The Rector shall enforce the compliance of these regulations. Item 6: The qualifications of the applicants to a Bachelor s Degree are : 6.1 The qualifications for monk and novice students An applicant must have passed the Pali Grade 5 or higher than this level An applicant must have passed the Pali Grade 3 and completed upper secondary school education or other certificates recognized by the University or, Have finished upper secondary school education from the Phrapariyattidhamma School or, Have finished upper education or received other certificates recognized by the University. In such a case, the student who is admitted to the University is to study the Pali or the University assigns at the minimum of 24 credits or,

99 6.1.5 Being an ecclesiastical monk or a teacher of the Phrapariyatti-dhamma School who has finished upper secondary school education or equivalent standard and has passed the third Dhamma Studies level and has been appointed for a period of not less than 3 years The student whom the University approves in a special case to receive a degree in the criteria determined by Academic Council of the University The student who has good health, without serious illness or any obstacles in studying The student who has never been expelled or dismissed from any educational institutions, because of misbehavior and misconduct. 6.2 The qualification for the lay student shall be according to the University regulation. Item 7: The committee of the university is responsible for accepting new students for admission for Bachelor s Degree in each academic year. Item 8: The University may approve the Bachelor s Degree student in one major, or the student from another University to be registered as a student in another major by the decision of the committee of the Faculty, or the committee of the University. The committee of the Faculty of college has the authority to evaluate the credits earned by the student or sets the condition and credits to be studied, the total cumulative credits to be studied must be at the minimum of 60 with remaining minimum of 3 usual semesters. Item 9: University will annually announce the working date in the regulation. Section I The Arrangement and the Method of Education Item 10: The education system of the University is a Semester Credit System dividing the time for study into two semesters in each academic year The first semester consists of 16 weeks The second semester consists of 16 weeks. The summer session following the second semester consists of 6 weeks by adding credit hours to be equal to the usual session. The summer session is not compulsory. Item 11: The minimum length for general studying of Bachelor s Degree is of 8 semesters and the students have to do some works according to the regulations of the University for 2 99

100 semesters. With the exception in Item/No. 8 for the student who studies a continuous curriculum, the length of study is required to be according to the University s regulation. Item 12: The students shall study the subjects in the University s curriculum of Bachelor s Degree. Item 13: Credits is the credits earned in each subject. Item 14: The determination of the value of credit in each subject is as the following: The subject of which the student attends the lecture for 1 hour in each week throughout semester is equal to 1 credit The subject that student practices in discussion or on a seminar 2-3 hours each week including 3 extra hours in each week throughout a semester is equal to 1 credit. Item 15: Each Faculty or College shall set up the curriculum and credits including the core subjects in Buddhism and the basic subject fixed by the university in each curriculum. Item 16: Choosing or changing major subject is the duty and responsibility of the Faculty of the University. Item 17: Each Faculty of College shall inform the subjects to be taught in each semester to the Registration and Evaluation Office before registration date. After the registration date, if the Faculty of College necessarily wants to open the another subject or cancel any subject, the approval must be done by the committee of the Faculty and the decision will be reported to the Registration and Evaluation Office within 15 days after the opening of the academic semester. Item 18: The University shall set the regulation for the student to transfer to another Faculty within the University or to transfer from another institution with minimum of 3 semesters in the Faculty and the minimum of 60 credits are required. Item 19: The University shall determine the class level of the students by credits registered and the passing of the examination after the end of each semester. Item 20: The classification of the students: 20.1 The students on Promotion are the students who have the cumulative grade average of 2.00 and above The students on probation are the students who have the cumulative grade average below

101 The classification of students status will be made at the end of in each semester with exception of the first year students of the classification that will be made after the end of the second semester. The Registration and Evaluation Office reports On Probation condition to the student and the academic adviser as soon as possible. Item 21: To take a leave of absence and to return to study again, students may submit their leaving of absence to the Dean of the faculty in the following cases: 21.1 They are drafted for military They have been received the international scholarship or the other scholarship approved by the University They have been so ill that they need a long term medical treatment with doctor s certificate, to be shown to the University 21.4 They have other unexpected circumstances. In the case of the student who asks for taking leave of absence before registration or the opening of the University, the student is required to submit the application to the Dean of the Faculty within 7 days after the opening of the University. The student must pay the tuition fee to keep the student s status. If the student fails to follow the regulation, the student will be dismissed from the University. In addition, if the student asks for leave of absence after registration or in the middle of the semester, he or she is required to submit the application as soon as possible and must attend the class regularly before submitting the request. In case, he has got more than 20% (percent) short attendance in any subject, he will get F for that subject. This will be the cumulative grade average too. Item 22: The Dean or the Principal of the College shall approve the leave of absence at the minimum of 2 semesters each. If the students wish for longer extension, the application should be submitted in the same manner. When the student who is on leave of absence returns to study, the application to study will be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty or to the Principal of the college 15 days before opening the semester. 101

102 The failure to follow the regulation will cause the student to lose the right to register in that semester unless the committee of the Faculty of the college approves the application as a special case. Item 23: The Faculty of the college is required to submit the list of the students on leave of absence and the list of the students for re-enrollment to the Registration and Evaluation Office as soon as possible. Section II Enrollment, Registration, Adding and Withdrawing Subjects. Item 24: Enrollment: 24.1 The student who wishes to enroll is required to submit the required documents to the Registration and Evaluation Office by himself, according to stipulated date and place, and pay the tuition required fee The student who cannot enroll on time is required to submit a report to the Registration and Evaluation Office within 7 days otherwise his/her rights will be lost. After reporting to Registration and Evaluation Office, the student is required to enroll by himself/herself unless in an emergent case, the University allows the authorized person to enroll on his/her behalf within 7 days after opening of the semester. Item 25: Registration of subjects: 25.1 The student is required to register subjects according to the procedure of Registration and Evaluation Office 25.2 Every subject must be registered in each semester and must be approved by an academic adviser with his/her signature on the registration card The student is required to register by himself/herself on the date and place stipulated, paying the tuition fee and balance (if any) in order to be considered as complete registration and the student shall receive only the results of the subjects registered at the end of semester The student registered after the stipulated date is considered being late, it is required to pay late fee The student fails to register within 10 days of each semester or 7 days of summer session shall have to pay for the fee according to article No unless the committee of 102

103 the Faculty of the college approves as a special case, and the period required for paying the tuition fee has not passed for a long time. In such a special case, the student has the right for examination even though the time is less than 80% of requirement but not less than 80% of the remaining time The student who fails to register in any usual semester, he/she is automatically classified into a group of students of taking a leave of absence as Article No.21, the failure to observe the regulation can cause dismissal from the University Within 2 years from the date of withdrawal from the list according to Articles No. 21, 25.6, , the University may approve the renewal of studentship to the student by considering it as a leave of absence. In such a case, the student is required to pay tuition fee and other fees (if any) as if the student takes a leave of absence. Item 26: Total credits the student may register: 26.1 The student on promotion shall register the minimum of 9 credits and maximum of 21 credits with the exception of the students in the Faculty of Education who register the maximum of 10 units in summer session The student on probation shall register the minimum of 6 credits and maximum of 15 credits and the maximum of 10 units in summer session A special student approved in a special case shall register to study the subjects by the advice of an academic adviser. Item 27: The student who intends to register the subjects beside the Article No.26, he/she is required to submit the application to the Dean or Principal for a special case. Item 28: Adding or withdrawing the subjects: 28.1 Adding the subject is done within 15 days of semester or 7 days of summer session by the approval of an academic adviser Withdrawing the subjects by the approval of a lecturer and an academic adviser under the following conditions: If the withdrawal takes place within 15 days of semester or 7 days of summer session, the subjects will not appear in the transcript If the withdrawal takes place after 15 days but still within 45 days of semester, or after the first 7 days but still within 20 days of summer session, the result of that subject will appear with symbol W, together with 80% of class attendance. 103

104 If the withdrawal takes place after fixed date according to Article No , it is not permitted, unless the committee of the Faculty of the college approves as a special case. In such a case, the student will receive symbol W in that subject If the withdrawal is without the approval from the committee of the Faculty of the college according to Article No , the student will receive F, in that subject and it will be taken for calculating the grade average The student is not permitted to withdraw below 9 credits left in that semester, unless there is an approval from the committee of the Faculty of the college. Item 29: The University shall determine the fees including the refund of the fees, which will be announced from time to time. Section III Testing and Evaluation Item 30: There shall be the testing and evaluation in every subject registered in each semester. Item 31: The testing can be done in various methods and by examination in every subject registered in that semester. If the examination is not required, the Dean or the principal will announce before registration in that semester. Item 32: The student is required to have 80% (percent) of attendance in each subject to be qualified for examination except the case in Article No The student who does not have enough attendance in any subject and has not receive the approval from the Dean shall get the symbol F in that subject of the cumulative grade average of which is calculated as well. Item 33: Evaluation The results of education in each subject shall be systematically evaluated in the form of grade and grade points as follows: Result Grade Grade-Point Excellent A 4.00 Very Good B+ 3.5 Good B 3.00 Very Fair C

105 Fair C 2.00 Quite Fair D+ 1.5 Poor D 1.00 Failed F 0 The lowest passing grade is the symbol D Item 34: Grade symbol F shall be given in each of the following cases : 34.1 The student failed the examination The student was absent from the examination without approval from the Dean or the Principal The student withdrew subjects beside the case specified in Article No The student has no right to sit for the examination as specified in Article No The student did not clear incomplete subjects (I) in time according to Article No. 37 in the second paragraph The student violated the examination regulation and had received the judgment of failure. Item 35: Beside the testing as in Article No. 33 the transcript can be given in the other symbols as follows : Symbol Result I Incomplete S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory W Withdraw AU Audit Item 36: The general subjects in the curriculum of the University may be evaluated without given grade, but the symbols S and U may be used instead. Any subjects that are similar to the general subjects of the University according to previous section will be in the University announcement. Item 37: The symbol I in any subjects can be given in any of the following cases as follows: 105

106 37.1 the student failed to do assignment or missed some testing in the semester the student was absent from the examination owing to illness with doctor s certificate The student was absent from the examination with an approval from the Dean or the Principal or the certain circumstance caused incomplete Assignment and the final test of the student. In the case of Article No. 37.1, 37.2, 37.3 the student should complete the obligation within 15 days after the registration of the next semester, otherwise the failure to observe would cause the symbol I to be the symbol F automatically. The student on conditional status would receive the grade not higher than the symbol C unless it is a special curse and the symbol I has occurred by unexpected circumstances and the lecturer or the adviser and the committee of the Faculty of the college can approve the higher grade than the symbol C Item 38: The symbol S is given to the student in the subjects that he/she has passed and the curriculum specified with those subjects to be learnt and passed without grading. Item 39: the symbol U is given for the subject failed in the examination and the curriculum specified that the student are required to study and to pass the examination without grading. In this case, the students must register and have passed the examination of that subject to receive the symbol S. Item 40: the symbol AU is given for the subject registered and indicated to study without credits to be earned and without testing. Item 41: The symbol W is given for the subject as the case specified in Article No and Item 42: The symbol received not below the symbol D is considered as passing in the subject except the subject specified that the grade should be above symbol D. If the student failed in a core subject, he/she must register in the subject and pass the examination as mentioned in the previous paragraph. If the student failed in the elective subject, he/she might register in that subject or some other subjects instead. 106

107 Item 43 The student who received the grade above the symbol D had no right to register in that subject again except audit subject might be registered again. Item 44: The counting of the cumulative credit must be done only in the subjects the student passed according to Article No. 38 and In the case of registering the subject more than once, the counting of the cumulative credits of the subject can be done only once In the case of registering the subject as equivalent to the counting of the cumulative credits of any one of the subjects can be done. Item 45: The evaluation is done at the end of each semester to calculate Grade Point Average = GPA of the subjects registered, the value is called Semester Grade Point Average = SGPA and to find out the grade-point average of every subject in every semester must be done and called Cumulative Grade Point Average = Cum-GPA. Item 46: The Semester Grade Pointing Average (SGPA) is calculated by bringing the total and adding the result of multiplication between the grade-point per credits of each subjects registered in the semester and by being divided by the total credits registered in that semester. Item 47: The Cumulative Grade Point Average (Cum-GPA) is calculated by bringing the totally adding the result of multiplication between the grade-point per credits of each subjects every semester and being divided by the total credit of the subjects registered whether they are repeated or substituted. Item 48: The Grade-Point average of the subject with the symbol I, S, W AU will not be calculated according to Article No. 46 and 47. Item 49: Using 2 digits decimal point and grade point average. Section IV Warning and Probation Conditions Item 50: The University checks the result of students result of education each semester including the summer session. Students must get Cumulative Grade Point Average not below 2.00, or receive warning (warning 1 or 2) or be on probation at the beginning of next semester, or dismissed from the University. Item 51: The first semester of student in the University, the student who receives the grade average below 1.50, will receive Warning (special warning) from the University and it is not on the condition of Article No

108 Item 52: Students must receive the Cumulative Grade Point Average not below 1.75 at the end of the first two semesters, otherwise their names will be withdrawn from student registration. Item 53: Receiving 2 consecutive warning for 2 semesters and their Cumulative Grade Point Average is still below 2.00, students will be put on probation for next semester and such position will appear in transcript. Item 54: If students still receive Cumulative Grade Point Average below 2.00 on probation in that semester; their names will be withdrawn out of the student registration, except the case in Article No. 54. Item 55: The students who studied and completed all the subjects and credits in the curriculum with the Cumulative Grade Point Average not below 1.75 and not above to 2, the University may allow the student to study further as suitable, by allowing him or her to continue the study in the original Faculty or to change the branch of study or change to study in other Faculty under the regulation No.62.1 and Item 56: In Article No. 55 students must earn the Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 within the next 3 semesters or not over twice (8 years) for usual semester from the date of their registration. Item 57: Under Article No. 56 the changing of the educational branch, or the transferring to another Faculty and taking leave of absence have no effect on Warning and Probation Condition. Section 5 The Termination and the Disciplinary States of Students Item 58: Termination status of students is: 58.1 being graduated with a degree according to Article No getting permission from the Dean or the Principal to resign being dismissed from the University as the following cases: failing to register in any semesters as in Article No failing to pay the University s fees for maintaining the student status after the semester failing to meet requirements or disqualify as in Article No earning the Cumulative Grade Point Average in the first semester of the first year (1 st year or 3 rd year) below 1.25 or earning CGPA of two semesters of the first year below earning CGPA below 1.50 from the third semester. 108

109 earning CGPA below 1.75 for two consecutive semester failing in probation condition failing to fulfill subject in the curriculum of Faculty, or earning CGPS below 2.00 within 2 times of the period of the curriculum using unfair means in an examination failing to choose major or minor subjects (if any) within time requirement in the curriculum having been suspended for more than 2 semesters having serious misconduct and having been considered to leave studenthood transferring to another institute deceased. Item 59: After termination, re-entering students cannot use the Cumulative Grade Point Average on re-entry registration. Item 60: The student violates the rules, regulations, order or other announcements of the University are punishable by: 1. Probation 2. Suspension 3. Termination Item 61: To punish the student using unfair means in final sectional examinations, the committee of the Faculty of college together with the committee of the examination will consider the case as dishonest intention to cheat or others If considered dishonest, it is punishable by: giving F in that subject the committee of the Faculty of college shall give the order of suspension to the students for 1 semester or dismissal. Suspension of the student is done on the next semester and suspension time will be counted as the length of academic year If the violation is beside Article No.61.1 the committee of the Faculty of college may consider other forms of punishment but less severely than Article No The Dean of the Faculty or Principal of college punishes the student by the decision as mentioned-above and reports to the Office of Registration and Evaluation at once. 109

110 Section VI Transference of Faculty and Credits. Item 62: Transfer of Faculty or credits can be done as follows: 62.1 The student has the right to transfer to another Faculty of college after studying in former Faculty of college for 2 semesters, not counting the leave of absence, suspension or termination, and must earn Cum GPA not below The student is required to submit the application in the written from with valid reason for transferring to the Dean or Principal of the students Faculty of college within 15 days before opening the semester. The Dean or Principal of college shall send the transferring application and opinion to the Faculty of college to which the student wishing to transfer. Approval is the decision of the committee of the Faculty of college, the student must pay the fee after the approval Transferring the Faculty of college must be done before registration, unless the Rector gives the announcement of other order in this matter The committee of the Faculty of college receiving the request for transference considers equivalence of subjects and credits earned by the student and credits to be re-studied in the new Faculty of college. The Faculty of college receiving the document of transference is required to finish the process and report to the Registration and Evaluation Office before the registration date of the semester Counting the attendance according to Articles No.56, and 64.1 and the attendance from the former Faculty must also be counted together. Item 63: Students who transfer within the University are required to submit the record of transference to calculate the Cumulative Grade Point Average, (Cum GPV) even though the subjects may not be the same as those in his/her curriculum of new Faculty of college. For students who transferred from other Universities, only the subject studied in that University will be evaluated. In case the students receive approval from the Dean or Principal to register for learning some subjects in other Universities or institutes, the results of those subjects must be calculated Cum GPA. 110

111 Section VII Graduation Item 64: The qualifications of graduation obtained by the students are as follows: 64.1 earning all cumulative credits required in the curriculum within double times of study (8 years) in the curriculum and having Cum GPA not below having passed practical training according to the University s regulation on meditation requirement having no obligations to the University. Item 65: qualifications for Distinguished Honor : 65.1 First Class Distinction The student must have completed all credits required in the curriculum on the limited time having the Cumulative Grade Point Average of all subjects not below never having got grade less than C or symbol U in any subjects having no bad behavior on record Second Class Honor The student must have passed all credits required in the curriculum within limited time having passed and earned Cumulative Grade Point Average not below having never got grade less than D or symbol U in any subjects having no bad behavior on record. Item 66: The student who transfers from another University or institute is not qualified for distinguished honor, unless the student has earned minimum of total cumulative credits in the curriculum of the University. Item 67: The student must apply for graduation to the Office of Registration and Evaluation in the last semester. Item 68: The committee of Faculty of college and the Director of the Registration and Evaluation Offices must consider the student s application before submitting it to the University Academic Council for consideration and submit to the University Council for a degree or a degree with distinguished honor. 111

112 Item 69: The University Council approves degree once a year. Item 70: The University arranges the Convocation (Commencement) at least once a year. The date is to be announced year by year. Transitory Provision Item 71: This regulation is enforced for under-graduate students as follows: 71.1 Under-graduate students on the curriculum before B.E (1999) still follow the regulation in B.E.2540 (1987) 71.2 The student registered after B.E.2542 must follow this regulation. 112 Announced on March 30, B.E.2542 (1999) (Phra Sumedhadhibodi) President of University Council Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

113 113 The Regulation of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University On Bachelor Degree (Second Edition) B.E For appropriation in alteration to add up the regulation of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University on Bachelor Degree B.E on-going on its procedure its effectiveness as well as achieve desire it s the policy, therefore the MCU has announced as the below follows. By virtue of the authority in Article No. 19 (2) of the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Act B.E the Council of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University the second Conference No. 2/2550 dated on Wednesday 28 th March B.E has unanimously promulgated this regulation as follows. Item 1: This regulation is called the regulation of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University on Bachelor degree (the second Edition) in B.E Item 2: This regulation is enforced on the day after it is announced. Item 3: All the regulation No. 6 announcements which conflict with this regulation are overruled to be in line with the use of regulation which stands for this as follow Item 6: The qualification of the applicant: 6.1 The qualification of monk and novice students who are apply for studying 1. passed Pali Study and the Pali Grade 3 and add up to with upper secondary education the certificate recognized by the university or 2. finished the Pali Study or passed the Pali grade 3 as well as finished the upper secondary education or 3. passed the Pali Study or finished the Pali grade 3 as well or received the other certification recognized by the university or 4. finished the higher education school (hi-school) from Phrapariyatti-dhamma school or 5. Being as the ecclesiastical monk (Sangkadhikarn) or as teacher of Phraprariyattidhamma school with passed the Certificate of an Ecclesiastical Activity (Sangka s Activity) or 6. Being as the ecclesiastical monk or teacher of Phraprariyatti-dhamma school with finished the third Dhamma Study and finished the Higher Education or as equal as or

114 7. passed the third Dhamma Study and finished the Higher secondary Education or as equal as with to study the Pali Study is not fewer than 12 credits exception on who passed and received the Certificate in program Pali recognized by the university or 8. finished the higher education or received the other certificates recognized by the university, in such a case, the applicants admitted to the university, is required to study Pali as the university assigns minimum is not fewer than of 24 credits. Exception on who finished the certificate in Bachelor of Art Program in Pali as recognized by the university or Being as the university approved in special case 9. receive degree as the coteries determined by the University Academic Council. 10. has never been cancelled dismissed from any institutes because of mad behavior as well as misconduct. 6.2 The applicants of laities students who are an apply for studying 1. passed the Pali Study or finished Pali 3 grade with add up the secondary education as the certification recognized by the university or 2. passed the Pali Study or finished Pali 3 grade and finished the upper secondary education or 3. passed the Pali Study or Pali 3 grade receive the other certificate recognized by the university 4. passed the higher education of Phraprariyattidhamma or 5. passed the higher education and received other certification recognized by the university as well as with to study Pali Study is not fewer than 12 credits, exception on who passed and received the certificate in program in Pali recognized by university or 6. receive degree as the criteria determined by the University Academic Council. 7. has never been canceled from any institute because of mad behavior as well as misconduct. Announced on dated 5th April, B.E (Phra Dhammasudhi) President of University Council Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University 114

115 Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Regulation Dealing with the Education at the level of Bachelor s Degree, (The 3 rd Edition) the Rectified Edition of B.E (2008) As it is regarded suitable to improve and rectify the Regulation of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University dealing with the education at the level of Batcher s Degree B.E.2542 (1999) to be more appropriate. By virtue of the content in provision 19 (2) of the Act of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University B.E (1997) and the Resolution of the University Council at the meeting of 5, B.E. 2551(2008) on Thursday, July 31, B.E. 2551(2008), the following regulations shall be issued:- Item1: This regulation is called Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Regulation dealing with the education (the 3rd Edition), rectifying and adding of B.E (2008). Item 2: This regulation shall be used for the students from the educational year of B.E (2008) onwards. Item 3: Any rules, orders, regulations, instruction, specification, or other announcement which are contradictory to this regulation, this regulation shall be in force instead. Item 4: The Rector shall be on duty according to this regulation. Item 5: The Regulation No.10 of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University dealing with the education at the Bachelor s Degree level of B.E (1999) shall be cancelled and the following statements shall be used instead :- No.10 In the management of education in the university the semester credit system shall be used, by dividing the educational time of each year into 2 usually educational semesters The first semester consists of the time for study not less than 15 weeks The second semester consists of the time for study not less than 15 weeks. Besides, a summer session shall be arranged for the students after the second semester with period of time for leaning not less than 6 weeks, but the hours for learning each subject shall be added to be equal to the general education. The summer session is not a compulsory one. Item 6: The regulation No.11 of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya dealing with the B.A. education of B.E.2542 (1999) shall be cancelled and the following contents shall be used in stead:- 115

116 No.11 The period of time for education according to the curriculum of B.A. The time for studying of B.A. levels shall not be more than 8 educational years, and the students must practice the work provided by the University. Regarding the course of study in the Faculty of Education, the period of time to study is not more than 10 educational years. The practice of work in this Faculty as assigned education by the University is counted as the 5th year of education. This is with the exception of No.8 which must be according to what is fixed by the University. Regarding those who come to study in the continued course of study, the period of study shall be according to what is fixed by the University. Item7: The 15th regulation issued by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University dealing with the education at the B.A. level. In B.E.2542 (1999) shall be cancelled and the following statement shall be used instead:- No.15 Each Faculty of each college shall assign the curriculum and the number of credit to be learnt with Buddhism as the main subject and the general subjects as assigned by the University in each curriculum. Item 8: The regulation No.16 dealing with the education at the B.A. level, B.E issued by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University shall be cancelled and the fallowing statements shall be used instead :- No.16 The selection and the change of the subject of the main subject shall be the duty and the responsibility of the Faculty of the college in issuing the order and fixing the norms. Item 9: The regulation No.26 dealing with the educations at B.A. level, B.E (1999) issued by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University shall be cancelled and the following statements shall be used instead:- No. 26 The numbers of credits which the students may register for leaning are as follows: The students of complete state shall register for learning the subject in the usual educational Faculty of not less than 9 credits and not more than 22 credits. This is with the exception of the students in the Faculty of Education who have to follow the curriculum of the Faculty which the University has already announced to be in use. Regarding the summer course of the study, the students shall register to learn the subject of not more than 10 credits The students who are in the state of waiting for being punished in the general semester shall register for learning the subjects of not less than 6 credits and not more than 15 credits. In the summer educational faculty, the subjects of not more than 6 credits shall be registered for learning The students who are allowed to study in a special case by the University, shall register for learning the subject advised by the advising teacher. 116

117 26.4 The curriculum of B.A. shall be studied by the student at not less than 6 semesters. For the Faculty of Education, it must not be more than 8 general semesters. Item10: The regulation No.28 issued by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University dealing with the B.A. education, B.E (1999) shall be cancelled, and the following statements shall be used:- No. 28 to add and to withdraw the subject for learning To ask for more subjects to study can be done within 15 days after the opening of the general education or within seven days after the opening of the education in summer. This must be permitted by the teaching teacher or the advising teacher To withdraw any subject must be permitted by the teaching teacher and by the advising teacher under the following conditions and the results: If the withdrawal is done within the first 15 days of the summer semester, or the first 7 days of the summer semester, the students are ordered to stop the education for some time, the withdrawing will not appear in the sign of W in the registrar If the withdrawal is done after 15 days, but is in first 15 days of the semester, after the first seven general day, but it is still with the first 24 days of the summer semester, it is regarded that the students withdraw themselves from the study of the that subject and they will receive the symbol of W in that subject. That is to say, the students must have got the learning time of not less than 80% The withdrawal after passing the limit according to No , cannot be done without the approval given by the Faculty committee or the college committee. In this case, the student will receive the symbol of W in the subject which the committee allows to withdraw In the withdrawal not approved by the Faculty committee or the college committee according to No , the student will receive the F Level in such the subject which can also be brought for calculating the average The students cannot withdraw the subject up to the remaining credit lower than 9 in the regular semester unless they receive the permission from the Faculty committee and the college committee Item11: The regulation No.32 of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University dealing with the education at the level of B.A., B.E shall be used instead of that :- No. 32 The students must have the time for learning each of the registered subjects not less than 801 of the whole learning time. In that term, the student will have the right to sit for examination of that subject with the exception of the case in No The student who has not the full time of learning any subject and does not receive a permission from the Dean of the college, Director will get F in that subject which must also be brought for calculating the average. 117

118 Item12: The regulation No.65 of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University dealing with the education of the level of B.A. B.E shall be cancelled and the following statements shall be used instead:- No. 65 The student who is to receive the honorary degree shall have the following additional qualities: The first class honorary degree The student must receive a full credit completely in curriculum within the limited time fixed in such the educational curriculum The student has passed the examination with the collected average of each subject not less than The student has never got the mark of less than C or the symbol U in each of the registered subjects The student has no a history in the list of education as the one who used to behave very wrongly during the time of studying The secondary honors The student must have the complete credit according to the curriculum within the fixed period of time in such the curriculum The student has passed the exam with the accumulated average of every subject not lower than The student has never got the mark lower than D or got the symbol of U in the registered subject The student has never got the historical note of being the one who behaved wrong doing during the time of his study. Announced on August 21 st, B.E (2008) 118 (Phra Dhammasudhi) President of University Council Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University

119 Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Regulation Regarding the Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer for Graduated Studies B.E To comply with the rule no. 8, 18, and 62 of the Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Act regarding Graduated Studies B.E. 2542, the University Council approved the Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Regulations regarding the Transfer and Comparative Transfer of Graduated Studies. By virtue of clause 19 (2) of the University Act of B.E. 2540, themahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Council, has enacted the regulations at the 3rd University Council meeting, on the 29 th Day of April, B.E. 2547, as follows: Section 1 These regulations are called the Mahachula-longkornrajvidyalaya Regulations of Transferring and Comparative Grade Transfer for Graduated Studies, B.E Section 2 These regulations are in force after its announcement. Section 3 All existing regulations, provisions, rules, code of practice, announcements and orders relating to those promulgated in these regulations or contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of these regulations are annulled and henceforth replaced by those in these regulation Section 4 In these regulations, Transferring means transferring grade result and number of credit in bachelor degree level under subject level. The subject level must be the same as what has been studied in the university to be accounted as part of the study Comparative Transferring means transferring grade result and number of credit in bachelor degree level under the same subject level from the other universities which are accepted by the university to be accounted as part of the study Program Committee means departmental or college committee of the university Section 5 The Rules and Conditions for Transferring and Comparative Transferring are as follows; (1) Bachelor Degree Student or equivalent who has been study not less than two regular semesters, or accumulated not less than 40 credits in the university with the grade point average of not less than 2.00, or has been graduated from the university must propose his/her requirement 119

120 within 15 days in advance of the beginning of the regular semester The college committee will oversee the case of transferring or comparative transferring over than the specified credit (2) The college committee will consider the transferring or comparative transferring request on the basis of subjects in Bachelor degree level or equivalent, not less than the grade C or S or 2.00 or equivalent; After the consideration finished, inform the result and transferring evaluation to registration office prior to the registration date of that semester (3) Number of subject and number of credit to be transferred will be accumulated into credit according to the requested curriculum, the transferred or comparative transferred subjects will be accounted for the total grade point average unless transferring or comparative transferring of Bachelor degree graduated or equivalent from the university (4) The student must register in the faculty or college where they would like to transfer not less than three regular semesters. The student is required to pay the tuition fees according to the university regulations. Section 6 The Rules and Conditions for Transferring and Comparative Transferring are as follows; (1) Students who has been studied Bachelor degree, or equivalent, or graduated from other educational institutions that has been approved by the university; must make a written request to the faculty or college where they would like to transfer to within fifteen days before the beginning of the regular semester. (2) The list of subjects that the student would like to transfer should cover the list of subject in the faculty or college where they would like to transfer not over than two third of the total credit of the bachelor degree curriculum. (3) The Program Committee will agreed to authorize the transfer process of the student only the list of subject in the undergraduate level or equivalent not less than C or S or Grade point of 2.00 or equivalent to the faculty or college where they would like to transfer to (4) The number of credit and the result of the transferred subject will be accounted to the transferred curriculum and will not be counted toward the Grade Point Average (GPA). (5) The student is required to earn at least 60 credits of the second degree and attended at least 3 regular semesters. The student is required to pay the transferring fees according to the university regulations. Section 7 The Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer Standard Committee will compose 120

121 of; (1) President or Deputy President that has been assigned by the President (2) Dean from all faculties as Committee member (3) College Director, the number of two monk which are appointed by the President according to the advice from Academic Council (4) Competent individual, the number of four monk or people which are appointer by the President according to the advice from Academic Council (5) Director of Office of Academic Affair as Committee member and secretary (6) Director of Office of Registration and Evaluation as Committee member and assistant secretary. Committee member number (3) and (4) will take the position four years per time and can be newly appointed. Section 8 The Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer Standard Committee s Authorities and Duties are as follows; (1) Determine the policy, system, standard, rules, principle and procedures concerning transfer and comparative transfer (2) Issue announcement or order concerning transfer and comparative transfer (3) Consider request and make a final decision concerning transfer and comparative transfer (4) Appoint subcommittee, work group, or any specific individual to carry out any activities under the authorities and duties of The Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer Standard Committee (5) Any assigned duties according to the university Section 9 Follow up and carry out any transfer and comparative transfer incident before the announcement of these regulations to be completed according to these regulations. Section 10 The president to enforce this regulation. Announced on May 14 B.E (sign) (Phra Sumethathibodi) President of the University Council 121

122 122 Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Regulations Regarding the Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer for Undergraduated Studies (2 nd Edition) B.E It has been necessary to revise some parts of existing Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Regulations regarding the Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer for Graduated Studies B.E to be more appropriate. By virtue of clause 19 (2) of the University Act of B.E. 2540, the Mahachulalongkornrajvidyalaya University Council, has enacted the regulations at the 5th University Council meeting, on the 31 th Day of July, B.E. 2551, as follows: Section 1 These regulations are called the Mahachula-longkornrajvidyalaya Regulations of Transferring and Comparative Grade Transfer for Graduated Studies (2 nd Edition), B.E Section 2 These regulations are in force after its announcement. Section 3 Annulled of the former Section 4 of the Mahachula-longkornrajvidyalaya University Regulation regarding the Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer and replace with the following; Section 4 in this regulations; Transferring means transferring grade result and number of credit in bachelor degree level under subject level. The subject level must be the same as what has been studied in the university to be accounted as part of the study Comparative Transferring means transferring grade result and number of credit in undergraduate studies or bachelor degree level under the same subject level from the other universities which are accepted by the university to be accounted as part of the study Program Committee means departmental or college committee of the university. Section 4 Annulled of the former Section 6 of the Mahachula-longkornrajvidyalaya University Regulation regarding the Transfer and Comparative Grade Transfer and replace with the following; Section 6 The Rules and Conditions for Transferring and Comparative Transferring are as follows; (1) Students who has been studied undergraduates level or Bachelor degree, or equivalent, or graduated from other

123 educational institutions that has been approved by the university; must make a written request to the faculty or college where they would like to transfer to within fifteen days before the beginning of the regular semester. (2) The list of subjects that the student would like to transfer should cover the list of subject in the faculty or college where they would like to transfer not over than three quarter of the total credit of the bachelor degree curriculum. (3) The Program Committee will agreed to authorize the transfer process of the student only the list of subject in the undergraduate level or equivalent not less than C or S or Grade point of 2.00 or equivalent to the faculty or college where they would like to transfer to (4) The number of credit and the result of the transferred subject will be accounted to the transferred curriculum and will not be counted toward the Grade Point Average (GPA). (5) The student is required to attend at least 3 regular semesters in the faculty or college where they would like to transfer and earn at least 60 credits The student is required to pay the transferring fees according to the university regulations. Announced on August 21 B.E (sign) (Phra Thammasuthi) President of the University Council 123

124 124 Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Regulation On Religious Internship B.E (2003) 1 ********************* For the religious internship of students proceeding smoothly, effectively and meeting with the objectives in accordance with the University s policy. Section I General Provisions Item 1: These regulations are called the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Regulation on Religious Internship B.E (2003) Item 2: All rules, regulations, statues, specifications, orders or announcements in conflict with what is being stipulated in this regulation shall be totally invalid. Item 3: These regulations are cancelled: (1) The regulation of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University on Religious Internship of students who completed the curriculum of Bachelor s Degree B.E (1979). (2) The announcement of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Royal No. 2/2532 on the practice of students. Item 4: These regulations are enforced on the day after it is announced. Item 5: In these regulations, Committee means the committee who is religious internship. Religious internship student means monk or novice who studies completely the curriculum of Bachelor s Degree and who is the religious internship. Religious activity means the supporting of Sangha Community s activity and work according to the mission of University. Item 6: The Rector shall monitor that these regulations are observed. 1 The following is an English version of the Mahaculalongkornrajavidyalaya University Regulation on Religious Internship B.E (2003). In case of doubt, only the (original) Thai version of the text has legal validity.

125 Section II Committee of Religious Internship Item 7: The committees of religious internship are composed of: (1) The chairman shall be Rector or Vice-Rector who is a person appointed by the Rector. (2) Ex officio committees are Deans. (3) Academic representative committee, the member of three monks or persons which are chosen by Academic Council from the one who take a position of the Vice-Rector and Director. (4) Academic representative committee, the kind of teacher of the Faculty, the member of four persons which are chosen by Academic Council from the part of each Faculty. (5) Qualified committee, the member of three monks or persons which are appointed by the Academic Council according to the advice of the Rector. (6) Committee and secretary are the Director of Student Affairs. The Chairman with the agreement of committee chooses a monk committee to be Vice- Chairman. The Chairman may be appointed as a position of Head, Student Religious Internship Section and Student Activities Promotion Section. Item 8: The committees of Item 7 (3), (4), and (5) have remained in the position for 2 years and may be reappointed once again. In case of the period of expiration of the committee s term of setting Item 7 (3), (4), and (5), (1) death (2) resignation (3) being disqualified of that committee. In case of the period of expiration of the early committee s term in Item 7 (3), (4), and (5), a new committee may be appointed, and be in power for the period of time remaining to the previous committee. Item 9: The authority and duty of the committee are as follows: (1) Specification of the policy, the characteristic of satisfied religious internship, framework of regulation and the method of religious internship. (2) Setting the orientation program, following up, promoting and supporting the religious internship in academic and necessary resource for religious internship. (3) Manage and bring the result of religious internship follow the policy, plan, and objective. (4) Call students and the person concerned come to explain in front of the committee and suggest the rules of punishment to student who violated the rules. (5) Setting the sub-committee or person who works for anything under the duty of committee. (6) Other works that are assigned by University. (7) 125

126 126 Section III The Religious Practice Item 10: The aims of religious internship are as follows :- (1) To propagate Buddhism (2) To repay the works on Sangha s activities (3) To develop students to achieve the desired property (4) To help the people (5) To respond to the policy and mission of University. Item 11: The qualifications of religious internship students are: (1) To pass the cumulative credits completely according to studied curriculum which is not more than double of the period of studying in accordance with curriculum and have the cumulative grade point average (GPA) no less than 2.00, and students that have the recommendation letter from the Registration and Evaluation Office. (2) To pass the Insight Meditation Practice completely according to the University s regulations. Item 12 : For the period of religious practice, monk students have to practice for 2 semesters, except foreign students have no practice. Item 13: The place of religious practice : (1) Students who are administrative officers have to ask the commander for the request for taking leave from University. (2) The place where students will perform the religious practice, the abbot or the head of such institute has to make a request to University. (2) In the case of religious practice out of temple, students must take a permission from the abbot or head of institute in writing. Item 14: The students have to request for the religious practice to the University for the committee s approval within 15 th May of academic year. If the date is expired, it means that students do not practice, except there is some necessities and approved by the committee. Item 15: University has appointed the University s personnel or proper person to be an advisor for each student.

127 Item 16: Students have to join the orientation which University has specified, if ignored, it means that students do not practice, except there is some necessities and approved by committee. Item 17: During religious practice, if students have necessity to move to another place; inform the abbot or head of institute, write a letter to the abbot or head of the previous place to take a permission. After getting a permission, students have to write a letter to request to committee. Item 18: Students have to report their religious practice to the University at least one time in one semester as the committee has specified. Item 19: Students have to behave themselves properly, without practicing that causes the disgrace to Buddhism and University. 127 faked. Item 20: Students must not leave their duty and do not report religious practice which is Section IV Penalty Item 21: Students violate regulations are punishable by: (1) Reprimand (2) Probation (3) Unable to receive the certificate and transcript for 2 years (4) Termination Announced on 30 th August, B.E (2003.) (Phra Sumedhadhibodi) President of University Council Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

128 128 Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Regulation On the Social Services Practice B.E (2003) 2 ********************* In order to manage the social services practice of laity students to proceed in order and efficiency for correspondence with the religious internship students who are monks and novices and to meet the objectives of the University. Be it, therefore, under the power in accordance with the Article No. 19 (2) of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Act B.E (1996), the 6/2546 University Council meeting on 30 th October, 2546 (2003.) enacted the regulations as follows: Section I General Provisions Item 1: These regulations are called the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Regulation on the Social Services Practice B.E (2003) Item 2: These regulations are enforced on the day after it is announced. Item 3: In these regulations, Committee means the committee of development and promotion of the social services practice. Social Services Practice Student means the laity students who are studying according to the curriculum of Bachelor of Arts Program of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and the one who is practicing the social services. Social Services Practice means practice with social services as the committee has specified. Item 4: The Rector shall monitor that these regulations are observed. Section II Committee of Development and Promotion of Social Services Practice Item 5: The committees are composed of :- 2 The following is an English version of the Regulation of Mahaculalongkornrajavidyalaya University on the Social Services Practice B.E (2003). In case of doubt, only the (original) Thai version of the text has legal validity.

129 (1) The president means Rector or Vice-Rector who is appointed by Rector (2) Ex officio committees are Deans. (3) Academic representative committee, the member of three monks which are chosen by Academic Council from one who takes a position of Vice-Rector and Director. (4) Academic representative committee, the kind of teacher of the Faculty, the member of four persons which are chosen by Academic Council from the part of each Faculty. (5) Qualified committee, the member of three monks or persons which are appointed by the Academic Council according to the advice of the Rector. (6) Committee and secretary are the Director of Student Affairs. The Chairman with the agreement of committee chooses a monk committee to be Vice- Chairman The Chairman may be appointed as a position of Head, Student Religious Internship Section and Student Activities Promotion Section. Item 6: The committees of Item 5 (3), (4), and (5) have remained in the position for 2 years and may be reappointed once again. In case of the period of expiration of the committee s term of setting Item 7 (3), (4), and (5), (4) death (5) resignation (6) termination In case of the period of expiration of the early committee s term in Item 5 (3), (4), and (5), a new committee may be appointed, and be in power for the period of time remaining to the previous committee. Item 7: The authority and duty of the committee are as follows: (8) Specification of the policy, characteristic, aims, and efficiency of social services practice, frame and plan of social services practice. (9) Setting the orientation program, following up, promoting and supporting the social services practice in academic and necessary resource. (10) Management, administration, and taking the result of social services practice to apply the following policy, plan, and objectives. (11) Call students and concerned person to explain in front of the committee and suggest the information, punishment to student who violates the regulations. (12) Setting the sub-committee or person who works for something under the power of duty of the committee. (13) Other duties are assigned by the University. 129

130 130 Section III Social Services Practice Item 8: The aims of the social services practice are as follows :- (1) To develop students to have the desired quality. (2) To support the University s mission. (3) To support the policy of government and Sangha Community. (4) To support the people. Item 9: The qualifications of the social services students are as follows :- (1) Students who are studying over the second year. (2) The cumulative grade point average (GPA) no less than Item 10: Students have to practice social services no less than 200 hours, except, the foreign students have no practice. Item 11: Where place to practice, students have to request for services to the University as specified. Item 12: Students have to join the orientation which University has specified. Item 13: During the social services practice, if students have necessity to move to another place, it must be approved by University as specified. Item 14: The report of the social services practice : (1) Students have to report regularly the social services practice to their advisor as the University specified. (2) After completing the practice within 200 hours, students have to report their social services practice as the University specified. Item 15: University has appointed the lecturer to be an advisor to each student. Item 16: University will not approve the Degree for 2 years for students, who violate the regulation as follows, (1) No practice the social services (2) Leave during the social services practice

131 131 (3) Not report or report the fake to University. Item 17: Students are practicing the social services, if they do not act in appropriate ways which constitute the disgrace to the university. When committee has investigated what is wrong, they are punished by, (1) Reprimand (2) Probation (3) Restrain the degree for 2 years (4) Termination Announced on 27 th August, B.E (2003) (Phra Sumedhadhibodi) President of University Council Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

132 132 Page 16. The Government Gazette Volume 116, Special 63 D September 1, Post of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyala University. Degree in major and the abbreviation for the major in 2542 Whereas it is expedient to have a degree in the Major and the abbreviation for the Major. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. In order to comply with the provisions of Section 54. With the authority 19(2) of the Act of Mahachulalongkorn-rajavidyalaya University B.E and the resolution of the university Council held at the meeting 1/2555, on 28 January A prescribed degree. In the major and the abbreviation for Department of the Mahahulalongkornrajavidyalaya University at the following. There is a third class degree. Doctoral Degree called "Doctor of Philosophy" the abbreviation "Ph.D." Master Degree called "Master of Arts" the abbreviation "M.A." Bachelor Degree called "Bachelor of Arts" the abbreviation "B.A." However, from now on. As announced on 12 February (Phra Dhammasudhi) Council President Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

133 133 Post of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. is approved. Bachelor of Arts in Mahyana Studies (International Program) - For the administration and teaching of the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Process goes smoothly. Effective Objectives and policies of the University. With the authority 19(2) and (6) of the Act of Mahachulalongkorn rajavidyalaya University B.E and the resolution of the university Council held at the meeting 6/2556, on 4 June 2556 the Chairman announced the following. "Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Master of Arts (International Program) approved courses from the academic year 2556 onwards ". Announced on October 18, (Phra Dhammasudhi). Council President Mahachulalongkornrajavidyala University