Topic:Buddhist Studies
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Welcome to the Wikiversity Department of Buddhist Studies.
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[edit] Introduction
The Wikiversity Department of Buddhist Studies is a content development project for learning resources related to Buddhist studies.
Embarking on a scholarly studies of Buddhism as a subject, requires an open mind. Buddha himself had played a role as an exemplar, guide and teacher for those sentient beings who must tread the path themselves, attain spiritual Awakening, and see truth and reality as they are. Here, we focus on critical examination of both the facts and myths, truths and legends, the implications and the philosophy resulting from the spread of Buddhism.
Ironically, the most important question in the study of Buddhism is whether or not it is accurate to think of Buddhism as a religion. Buddhism is best approached as a systematic social education. As such, the study of Buddhism is very much both about methodology as well as understanding the historical as well as current context. The rich spiritual tradition cannot be ignored. The main themes of Buddhist thought in its many forms, are identified and discussed. The enormous diversity of the spiritual tradition including its classical eastern manifestations are emphasised. Of interest is the recent growth of Buddhism in the West, and how it responds to contemporary needs.
[edit] Learning Projects and Learning Materials
[edit] Undergraduate
[edit] Elective
- Introduction to Buddhism - This course provides an historical introduction to Buddhist beliefs and practices.
- Pre-Buddhist Indian Thought and Culture
- Origins of Buddhism and the Basic Concepts of Culture
- Philosophy of Early History Buddhist Schools
- Buddhist Culture in North America
- Buddhist Culture in South Asia
- Early Buddhism - Basic Doctrines
- Early Buddhist Theory of Knowledge
- Early History of Buddhism up to 3rd Century B.C.E.
- Emergence of Buddhism and Basic Buddhist Teachings
- Geographical Expansion of Theravada Buddhism
- Emergence of the Vajrayana School of Buddhism
- Intoduction to Pali Language
- Introduction to Sanskrit Language
- Introduction to Various Schools of Buddhism
