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Papers First Semester Paper- H.C.-1.1 Paper- H.C.-1.2 Paper- H.C.-1.3 Paper- S.C.-1.1 Paper- S.C.-1.2 Advanced Pali Grammar History of Pali literature Pali Texts: Udana and Chariya Pitaka Dr. Ambedkar s thoughts on Religion and Dhamma History of Hinayana Buddhists philosophy and Religion ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second Semester Paper- H.C.-2.1 Paper- H.C.-2.2 Paper- H.C.-2.3 Paper- S.C.-2.1 Paper- O.E.-2.1 History of Buddhist- Sankrit Litereture Nidhankatha and Jataka Anupitaka Literature Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy and Religion. Buddhist Philosophy, Art, and culture.
Paper- H.C.-1.1 Advanced Pali Grammer Detailed Syllabus P.G. Diploma in Pali and Buddhists Studies First Semester Preamble: To introduce the students to Pali Linguistics features, and Grammar. To make them able to read, write and understand Pali in correct manner. Unit-1 Unit-2 Unit-3 Unit-4 Unit-5 Alphabets, Sandhi, karaka and Vabhatti, Sannappakarana, Namappakarana. Samasa: Defination, kammadharaya, Tappurisa, Bahubbihi, Dvandvaavyayibhava, Digu. SaddhaRupa, dhaturupa: Buddha, bhikkhu, muni, ratti, nadi,atthiamha, tumha, lata, pitu, dhenu, bhu, su, patha, cura, jana. Taddhita: Definition of and kinds. Translation: Pali to Kannada /English passage writing and Kannada / English to Pali 1) Advanced Pali Grammer; Buddhadatta Mahatero 2) Balavatara; (Ed) Swami Dwarikadarashastri, Buddha Bharati Varanasi (1975) 3) KaccayanaVyakarana; (Ed) N. C Tiwari and Birbal Shrama, Tara Publication Varanasi, 1962. 4) Pali Vyakarana (3 rd Ed) By BhikshuDharmarakshita, Jnana Mandala, Pvt. Ltd. Varanasi, 2008. 5) Pali Mahavyakarana: Bhikshu Jagdish Kashyapa, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi. 6) Pali Vyakarana : Dr. Vimalakirti, Nagpur
Paper- H.C.-1.2 History of Pali Literature Preamble: To enable students to get bird s view of Pali literature. The paper expects the student to know central theme of Pali literature. Unit I Sutta Pitaka a. Dighanikaya b. Majjhimanikaya c. Samyuttanikaya d. Anguttarnikaya e. Khuddakanikaya Unit II Vinaya Pitaka a. Parajika b. Pacittiya c. Mahavagga d. Cullvagga e. Parivara Unit IIIA bhidhamma Pitaka a. Dhammasangani b. Vibhanga c. Dhatukatha d. Puggalapannatti e. Kathavattu f. Yamaka g. Patthana Unit IV Anupitaka Literature a. Milindapanho b. Nettippakkarana c. Petakopdesa Unit V Atthakatha Literature a. Buddhadatta b. Buddhaghosa c. Dhammapala d. Visuddhimaggo 1. A History of Pali literature; B.C Law, Bangalore 2. PaliSahityaka Itihas; Bharatsing Upadhyay, Hindi Sahitya Sammelana, Prayag. 3. Key to Tipitaka, U Ko Lay, Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri. 4. Vinayapitaka: Rahul Sankrityayana; Samyak Prakashan, Delhi. 5. Abhidhamma Philosophy; Bhikshu Jagdish Kashyap, Mahabodhi Book Agency, Kolkata. 6. 2500 years of Buddhism; Ed. P.V. Bapat, Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India.
Paper- H.C.-1.3 Pali Text: Udana and Cariya Pitaka Preamble: The aim of paper is to introduce the students to Pali texts and enable them to understand meaning form it. As well as to analyse grammar and philosophy from the text. Unit I - Udana a. Pathambodisutta b. Dutiybodhisutta c. Tatiyabodhisutta Unit II - Muchalindavagga a. Muchalindasutta b. Rayasutta c. Dandasutta d. Upasakasutta Unit III - Cariyapitaka I a. Mahasuddssanacariya b. Nimirajacariya Unit IV - Cariyapitaka II a. Sibirajacariya b. Chanddakumarcariya Unit V Cariyapitaka Silaparamita a. Sivanagacariya b. Bhuridattacariya c. Campeynagacariya d. Shankhapalacariya 1) Udanapali; Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri 2) Chariyapitakapali, Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri.
Paper- S.C.-1.1 Dr. Ambedkar s Thoughts on Religion and Dhamma Preamble: The paper aims to discover Dr. Ambedkar s views of Buddhism through his book Buddha and his Dhamma. To enable students to study Buddhism in Modern perspective. Unit I Dr. Ambedkar s Views on Religion a. What is Religion and its purpose b. Difference between Religion and Dhamma c. Similarities and fundamental differences in Rebirth, Karma, Ahimsa, Transmigration and cause of misunderstandings. d. Buddhists way of life. Unit II - What the Buddha thoughts on Dhamma. a. His place in his Dhamma. b. Different views of Buddha Dhamma. c. What is Dhamma. d. What is Adhamma. e. What is the Saddhamma Unit III - What is Buddha-dhamma. a. The functions of Buddha-dhamma. b. Dhamma must promote pradnya. c. Dhamma must promote maître. d. Dhammamust pull down all social Barriers. Unit IV - TheSangha a. The Bhikku - The Buddha's Conception of him. b. The Duties of the Bhikkhu. c. The Bhikkhu and the Laity. d. Vinaya for the Laity. Unit V- The Buddha a. His personality. b. His Humanity. c. His Likes and Dislikes. d. What he accepted modified and rejected. Reference Book: 1. The Buddha and his Dhamma; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Samyak Publications, Delhi 2. Buddha Mattu Dhamma: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Govt of Karnataka. 3. Ambedkar and Buddhism; Sangharakshita, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi
Paper S.C.-1.2 History of Hinayana Buddhist Philosophy and Religion Preamble: The paper aims to throw light on basic Buddhist philosophy called the Hinayana or Theravada. Being the original Buddhism Hinayana is believed to be the original Buddhism. Unit-I Etymology origin of Hinayana Buddhism a. Etymology b. Origins c. Early Buddhist- Schools d. Hinayana as Sravakayana Unit-II Hinayana and Theravada a. Views of chines pilgrims b. Philosophical differences c. Common Opinion of Theravada Schools Unit III Sautrantika a. Origin and Development b. Main Philosophy and Teachers Unit -IV Sarvastivada a. Origin and Development b. Main Philosophy and Teachers Unit- V Buddhist Councils a. First Buddhist Councils. b. Second Buddhist Councils. c. Third Buddhist Councils. d. Fourth Buddhist Councils 1. Buddhist Philosophy from100 to 350 A.D.; Karl H. Potter, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi. 2. Buddhist Philosophy from 350 to 600 A.D.; Karl H. Potter, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi. 3. 2500 years of Buddhism; Ed. P.V. Bapat, Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. 4. Bauddha Dharma Darshan; Acharya Narendra Dev, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi. 5. An approach to Buddhist Social Philosophy: Ven Dr. P. Gnanarama, Mahabodhi Book Agency, Kolkata.
Second Semester Paper- H.C.-2.1 : History of Buddhist Sanskrit Literature Preamble: To make students to know the Buddhist Sanskrit literature which emerged after 300 years of the Buddha and mainly available in Mahayana. Unit-I Sarvastivada a. Sarvastivada agama and acharyas b. Mahayana sutras- prajnaparamitra sutra c. Mahayana sutralankara d. Madhyamikakarika sutras Unit- II Vaipulya sutras a. Laitvistara-chapter-III b. Saddharmapundarika sutras (dutiyaparivartha) Unit III Biographies of Buddha a. Buddha Charita-chapter I & II b. Bodhichariyaavatara- Chapter I & II Unit -IV. Vijnanavada and its acharyas a. Vasubandhu b. Diganaga c. Dharmakiriti d. Shantarakshita and kamalashila Unit -V Madhyamika and its acharyas a. Nagarjuna b. Aryadeva c. Chandrakirti 1. The Bodhicaryavatara of Santideva, Entering the Path of Enlightenment; M.L. Matics, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi 2. Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit Literature; Hardayal, M.L. Matics, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi 3. The Bodhisattva Path Based on the Ugrapariprccha a Mahayana Sutra; Jan Nattier M.L. Matics, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi 4. Bodhisattvas of the Forest and the Formation of the Mahayana A Study and Translation of the Rastrapalapariprccha-Sutra, Daniel Boucher, M.L. Matics, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi 5. A History of Buddhist Philosophy Continuties and Discontinuties; David J.Kalupahana, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi 6. A History of Indian Buddhism From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana, Hirakawa Akira, Tr. & Ed. Paul Groner, Motilal Banarasidas, Delh
Paper- H.C.-2.2 : Nidanakatha and Jataka Unit I Durenidana a. Sumedhakatha b. BhagavaDipamkaro c. Rahul Pabbajja Unit II Avidurenidana a. Mahamayasupin b. Bodhisattassapatubhavo c. TapasoKaladevalo d. ChattriPubbanimitaani Unit-III Santikenidana a. Pahthama Bodhi Sattaha b. Dutiya Bodhi Sattaha c. TatiyabodhiSattaha Unit-IV Jataka - A a. SasaJataka b. Baverujataka c. Vararindajataka d. Rajovadajataka Block-4 Jataka - B a. Bakajataka b. Kurangamigajataka c. Makhadevajataka d. Jacchandhajataka 1) Nidankata,Ed Mahesh Tivari, Varansi 2) PaliJatakavali-Ed Pandit Buture Nath Sharma, Master Kheladi, Lalekata Press, Varanasi 3) Jataka, Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri 4) Jatakatthakatha, Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri 5) Nidanakatha, Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri
Paper- H.C.-2.3 Anupitaka Literature (Milindpanho) Unit I Anupitaka Literature a. Milindapanho b. Petakopadesa c. Nettippakarana Unit -II Milindapanho a. Bahirakatha (UptoRohanena Nagasenadarakassasamagamo) b. Nagasenadarakesspabbajja (UptoNagasensena Milindassapathamasamagamo) Unit II Lakkhanapanho A a. Mahavagga (uptopabbajjapanho) b. Pathisandhipanho Unit IV Lakkhanapanho B a. Addhanavagga b. Viccharavagga Unit V Vimaticchedanapanho a. Nibbanavagga b. Vimatichedanapanho (Upto Nibbanasukhajanapanho) 1. Milindhapanho-by BikkuhuJ Kasyap, sugatprakashan Nagapur II Ed 2. Milindhapanho Ed by-r.t Wasekar, Bombay University Bombay 3. Questions of king Milinda; Rhys Davids, Pali Text Society, London. 4. Milindhapanho: Swami Dwarakadassastra: Buddha Bharthi, Varanasi 1979
Paper- S.C.-2.1 Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy and Religion Unit -I Origin and Development of Mahayana a. Conceptual Development of Mahayana Buddhism b. Salient features of Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy c. Myths in Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy Unit -II Mahayanas Views a. Atma- Anatma b. Karma c. Trikaya philosophy of Mahayana Unit III Bodhisatva Doctrine in Mahayana a. Meaning of Bodhi and Boddhichitta b. Bodhichittotpadha c. Bodhisatva and karuna Unit IV Views on Nirvana in Mahayana a. Nirvana in Mahayana b. Dharmakaya face in Nirvana c. How to experience in Nirvaana Unit V Teachers of Mahayana a. Nagarjuna b. Dharma Kirti c. Dignaga Reference Books 1. Mahayana Buddhism, NalinakshaDutt, MotilalBanarasidas, Delhi 2. Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Theory and Practice Ed. Minoru Kiyota, MotilalBanarasidas, Delhi 3. Manual of Indian Buddhism, H. Kern, MotilalBanarasidas, Delhi
Paper- O.E-2.1Buddhist Philosophy, Art and Culture Unit- I Buddha, Life and Principles 1. The lord Buddha s life and principles 2. The important-events of Buddha s life 3. The concept of Buddhistic worship 4. Important Buddhist principles Unit -II Philosophy of Buddhism: a. Early buddhist-philosophy (600 BC to 100 BC) b. Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy c. Hinayana Buddhist Philosophy d. Tantric and Vajreyana Buddhist Philosophy Unit-III Buddhist Arts and Architecture a. Origin and Development of Buddhist Arts and Architecture b. Buddhist Stupas at Sanchi, Bharut, Amasavati, Mathura, Gandhara and Nararjun, Konda, Sannati c. Buddhist Caves: Ajanta, Ellora, Ghatokach, Saranath, Nalanda, Vikramsila, Kanheri, Nasik, Ratnagiri, Pala Buddhist art. d. Buddhist Universities; Nalanda, Takshashila, Vikramashila, Nagavi Unit IV- Buddhist Culture a. Buddhist Way of life b. Buddhist culture in India, Sri Lanka and East Asian Countries c. Buddhist customs and Traditions and festivals. d. Society, family, status of women in Buddhism Unit V. Buddhist Beliefs,Values and Practices a. Religious preaching trough vihar s b. Concept of worship, Prayer, Medition, etc. c. Beliefs in god s goddess diaties and monks, etc. d. Value systems, moral-ethics, food, clothing and disciplines. 1. Bauddha Sanskriti, Rahul Sankritiyan, Samyak Prakashan, Delhi 2. Buddhism in Central Asia, B.N. Puri, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi 3. Buddhist India, T.W. Rhys Davids, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi
Examination Pattern Examination will consist of 80 marks paper and 20 marks internal assessment (two assessments of 10 marks each) for each subject in (CBCS) Choice Based Credit System. Question Paper Pattern 80 Marks question paper for each subject at the end of semester will be based on the following pattern Question 4 Answer in Details 16 4 = 64 Question 1 Short Notes (200 to 400 words) 4 4 = 16 Two Internal assessments for each paper 10+10=20