Master of Arts of Degree in Buddhist Studies (ma) 2023 (English medium)
Conducted by VIDYACARANA, BUDDHIST RESOURCE
Degree conferred by UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA, SRI LANKA
Under the directorship of Venerable Professor K L Dhammajoti (法光法師/教授), Vidyācarana Buddhist Resource, Malaysia, offers a sanctuary for the integration of scholarly Buddhist studies and spiritual praxis. Its academic programmes are affiliated to the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, an internationally reputed institution with an outstanding history of Buddhist studies since 1875, and its degrees are awarded by the same university.
TEACHING TEAM INCLUDES
- Venerable Professor K L Dhammajoti (Director), Professor Y Karunadasa,
- Assoc Prof Guang Xing, Assoc Prof G A Somaratne, Assoc Prof King L Kong,
- Venerable Dr Dhammapala, Dr Dharmarakkhit, Dr Nagasena, etc.
COURSE UNITS OFFERED (availability varies from year to year) INCLUDES:
- Buddhist Doctrines of Pali Nikāyas
- Theravāda Abhidhamma
- Mahāyāna Doctrines
- Canonical Languages: Pali, Sanskrit
- Buddhist Psychology and Psychotherapy
- Research Methodology
- Sarvāstivāda Abhidharma
- Tibetan Buddhism
- History of Indian Buddhism and Chinese Buddhism; etc.
All courses are offered on a semester basis. The academic year comprises two semesters.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
All applicants should meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Postgraduate diploma in Buddhist studies awarded by PGIPBS, University of Kelaniya.
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; or equivalent.
- Any other qualifications deemed as equivalent to the above by the faculty board of PGIPBS.
MODE OF STUDY
(Classes will mainly be conducted on weekday evenings and weekends)
- Full-time (1 year)
- Part-time (2 years)
- Occasional Student(Enroll for individual course unit(s).
No academic qualification required. Certificate issued upon completion)
COURSE COMMENCEMENT
FEBRUARY 2023
COURSE VENUE
SAM POH THONG (Buddhist Temple)
396, Jalan 7, Kampung Baru Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
ENQUIRY
www.vidyacarana.org.my; +6017-253 5577, +6012-329 6333; enquiry@vidyacarana.org.my
Vidyācarana Buddhist Resource (明⾏學處), Malaysia
SPONSOR
Sam Poh Thong