A Tribute to Academic Excellence: Launch of the Felicitation Volume for Emeritus Professor Tilak Kariyawasam

Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Culture

Through the study of Buddhist Culture Degree program students pursue Buddhism and the culture, which have developed around Buddhism, have influenced and continue to influence human culture and existence. Indian background of Buddhism, fundamentals of Buddhist culture, Buddhist art and antiquities of Asia, Buddhist social thought, major Buddhist traditions in the modern world, Buddhist rituals, study of primary sources, Buddhist cultures in Asian countries, and comparative study of religion are mainly studied under this program. In addition, in order to understand the Buddhist application and outlooks of current human needs new courses are included in the programm such as Buddhist counselling and spiritual care, management, social work, and meditation. Also the curriculum has been designed to produce graduates with knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their educational, professional, personal, and spiritual goals and to perpetuate these values as the cornerstones in creating a better world.

Language - Sinhala

Studies and Length - 90 Credits

Level - Degree

Programme Period - 3 Years

Overall Aims of the programme

The overall aims of this study programme is to provide students a deep understanding of principles of Buddhism, its religious practices, ideas, outlooks, and concerns that have influenced and continue to influence human culture and existence. In addition, this curriculum aims to develop: practical skills of crafting and presenting coherent, well-organized, and well-documented written and oral assignments; leadership and teamwork through the lens of Buddhist models and principles; appreciation of ancient Asian Buddhist cultures and worldviews; judgments of students' mastery of factual and conceptual frameworks within the field of Buddhist culture.

Level One

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUCU 11312 - Indian Background of Buddhist Culture

BUCU 11322 - Fundamentals of Buddhist Culture

BUCU 11332 - Ancient Buddhist Monasteries of Sri Lanka (Auxiliaries)

2nd Semester

BUCU 12342 - Study of Primary Sources

BUCU 12352 - Buddhist Literary Criticism

BUCU 12362 - Buddhist Spiritual Care and Counselling

BUCU 12372 - Buddhist Art and Architecture in Sri Lanka (Auxiliaries)

Level Two

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUCU 21312 - Buddhist Art and Antiquities in South Asia

BUCU 21322 - Buddhist Social Institutions of Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuṇi

BUCU 21332 - An Introduction to Buddhist Counselling (Auxiliaries)

BUCU 21342 - An Introduction to Buddhist Art and Antiquities in South Asia (Auxiliaries)

2nd Semester

BUCU 22352 - Buddhist Social Thought

BUCU 22362 - Buddhist Rites and Ceremonies

BUCU 22372 - Buddhism and Management (Optional)

BUCU 22382 - An Introduction to Buddhist Rites and Ceremonies (Auxiliaries)

Level Three

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUCU 31312 - Development of Buddhist Culture in Sri Lanka

BUCU 31322 - Geographical Expansion of Buddhist Culture

BUCU 31332 - Buddhism and Environment (Optional)

BUCU 31342 - An Introduction to development of Buddhist Culture in Sri Lanka (Auxiliaries)

2nd Semester

BUCU 32352 - Buddhism and Other Religions

BUCU 32362 - Thēravāda and Mahāyāna

BUCU 32372 - An Introduction to Buddhism and Other Religion (Auxiliaries)

Course guidelines & syllabus

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