Companion materials for the course GL 101
A study of cosmology in Buddhism, the knowledge about planes of existence (the sensual-plane, the form-plane, the formless plane), constituents features and lifespan of the world and the universe, the nature of life, the world and rebirth, human genesis, the rise and fall of human lifespan in proportion to human morality and case studies illustrating the working of the Law of Karma. Study of these subjects is intended to bring forth Right View, enabling one to live a righteous life according to Buddhist principles, and have the Triple Gem as one’s refuge.
Companion materials for the course GL 102
A Study of the Buddhist Law of Karma, the twelve categories of Karma, cases studies about the working of law of Kama, and the Tenfold Path of Unwholesomeness [akusalakammapatha] as the cause of rebirth in the Hell Realm in order to bring about conscience [hiri and ottappa]. Also there will be a study of the Tenfold Path of wholesomeness [kusalakammapatha] and the Ten of forms of Meritorious Action [puññakiriyavatthu] as the cause of rebirth in the heaven realms in order to inspire student to do good deeds.
Companion materials for the course ‘Buddhahood, GL 204
A study of the general characteristics of the Lord Buddha, the history of the pursuit of perfection of Gotama Buddha since the first life he set his mind on the goal of reaching Buddhahood, the life of the Buddha from birth to enlightment in his final lifetime, his Enlightenment and his final passing away into Parinibbãna. In order clearly to understand his determination in pursuing Perfection as a Great Man who is an exemplar of the pursuit of perfection.
Companion materials for the course GB 406
A brief overview from scriptural sources of concepts and moral theory as relating to various subject disciplines including Medicine, Humanities, Social Science, Political Science, Economics, Education and rhetoric – to establish the Buddhist standpoint on the related issues and analyze the Buddhist teaching in the role of bring peace to life and society.