Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies - Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy

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

Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy

The Buddhist philosophy degree programme is an undergraduate course specially designed to meet the needs of those students wishing to pursue a profession in Buddhist Philosophy in institutions, academia such as: peace activist, researcher/ scholar, counsellor, religious advisor etc. national and international level. The degree programme is based on scientific studies in Buddhist philosophy and a multidisciplinary academic approach to Buddhist philosophy and field of religious studies. At the completion of the programme, the students will be able have a comprehensive knowledge of the various areas of Buddhist philosophy in theory.

Language - Sinhala / English

Studies and Length - 90 Credits

Level - SLQF 5

Programme Period - 3 Years

Overall Aims of the programme

The Buddhist philosophy degree programme is aimed at enhancing the knowledge, attitude and skills of the undergraduates in the origin and development of Buddhist thought, Buddhist metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, spread of Buddhism in China, Japan, and Tibet and its psychological, social, academic and scientific significance focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by various Buddhist traditions. The study includes exposition of key terms and teachings reflected in the primary and secondary sources and modern academic findings.

Level One

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUPH 11312 - Philosophical Background of Early Buddhism

BUPH 11322 - Basic Principles of Early Buddhist Philosophy

2nd Semester

BUPH 12332 - Study of Primary Sources

BUPH 12342 - Development of Buddhist Thought – I

BUPH 12352 - Buddhist Concept of Communication

BUPH 12362 - Buddhism and Social Issues (Auxiliaries)

Level Two

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUPH 21312 - Buddhist Analysis of Mind

BUPH 21322 - Buddhist Ethics

BUPH 21332 - The Buddhist Attitude towards Law, Crime and Punishment (Auxiliaries)

2nd Semester

BUPH 22342 - Buddhist Social Philosophy

BUPH 22352 - Metaphysical Propositions and Inter-religious Understanding

BUPH 22362 - Comparative Religious Studies (Optional)

Level Three

Course Structure

1st Semester

BUPH 31312 - Development of Buddhist Thought – II

BUPH 31322 - Buddhist Epistemology and Logic

BUPH 31332 - Buddhist Meditation (Optional)

2nd Semester

BUPH 32342 - Abhidhamma Studies

BUPH 32352 - Buddhism and Western Thought

BUPH 32362 - Buddhist Attitude to the Economy Politics and Health (Auxiliaries)

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