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Introduction: General
Objectives: The
main objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of
the origin and development of Buddhism in general with special reference
to the introduction and evolution of Buddhism in Nepal and its
development into a complex religious system during the medieval period,
particularly after the inception of Mahayana and Vajrayana schools in
the country. People
of Nepal widely practiced Buddhism in ancient and medieval periods and
they have developed a vast literature, social, cultural and ritual
traditions and preserved the social norms and moral values. These values
and educational patterns of their own which have firmly preserved their
distinctive religio-cultural traditions of this country thus forming a
very potential heritage of Nepal. All
such traditions will be areas to be studied under the course of the “
Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies” PG Diploma in Buddhist
Studies) to popularize these traditions for a better future of Buddhist
academic tradition in the kingdom of Nepal. The Buddhists of Nepal since
the ancient time have made laudable contributions by making Stupas, wood
works, stone-works, painting, etc. which are the exceptional
repositories of Nepal.They reflect the artistic genius of the Buddhist
art, architecture,craftsmen,painters,woodcarvers, which are the visible
document of highest standard cultural and religious tradition of
Nepal.They have even today become the prima-facie cause of the the
development of tourism in the kingdom.Education about these splendid
traditions will be given to the students to acquaint them with
various aspects of Nepalese Buddhism and help preserve the Buddhist
cultural traditions of the country.This course will help to have deeper
interactions with the Buddhist countries of the world for a better
academic exchange in the days ahead. This
course has been divided into five papers, each paper will be of 10 units
and 100 marks and divided into 150 teaching hrs.Where the paper has been
divided into two groups containing heteroegenous course contents,
separate papers and copies will be given to the students at the time of
examination and students shall have to write answers of two groups on
two separate answer books.In the fifth paper-group B provision has been
made for writing a dissertation. It will be of 50
full marks and the studentrs shall have to compulsorily submit
their dissertation within three months of the final examination
of the University. Entrance
qualification: A
candidate having a degree of graduation in any subject from Tribhuvan
University ( T.U) or from any University recognized by Tribhuvan
University, Nepal can apply for entry into PG Diploma in Buddhist
Studies” program of T.U. |