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Post
Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies Program: Religion
and Philosophy Unit
I Model
questions Group
A. Attempt
any Three Questions 20x3=
60 Marks Q.1.
Attempt a comparative analysis of world religions and give the
characteristic features of each Q.2.Define
Four Noble Truths.How in Theravada
Buddhism a path to liberation ( Nirvana) is established through
Eight fold paths.Explain them. Q.3.State
the basic principles of four system of Buddhist philosophy. Explain how
Nagarjuna explained the four point analysis to refute production of all
dharmas. Q.4
Give the fundamental principles of Mahayana Buddhism.Explain a method of
development of Bodhicitta and give its importance. Group
B. Attempt
any Four Questions 10x4= 40 marks Q.1
State briefly the difference between principles of Vedanta and
Mind-only doctrine of Yogachara Buddhism. Q.2.Explain
Sevenfold Worship( skt: Saptavidhanuttara puja) in Mahayana Buddhism and
explain its importance. Q.3
Differentiate Samatha and vipassana in Buddhism. Give at least five
objects of meditation in Samatha Meditation. Q.4.What
is Vajrayana Buddhism. Explain the concept of Trikaya doctrine of
Vajrayana Buddhism. Q.5.What
are differences between Pratimoksa and Bodhisattva Vows.Explain briefly
the PratimoksaVows of
Upasaka and Upasikas. Q.6
Write short notes on: (any three) a)
Pratityasamutpada b)
Six realms c)
Dasa akusala d)
Six perfections e)
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