PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH Outline of tests, syllabi and courses of reading for M. A.

I, II, III, IV Semester in the subject of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies for the session 2012-13-2014-2015

FIRST SEMESTER (BUDDHIST AND TIBETAN STUDIES)

PAPER-I Time allowed: 3hrs. BUDDHISM IN INDIA Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

1. Historical background of Buddhism Indian in 6th century BCE, Different Kingdoms, Life and works of Prince Siddhartha, Pre-Buddhist religious scenario of India, Buddha and Sangha, 2. Spread of Buddhism Buddhist councils, Impact of Buddhism on Indian Culture, Contemporary thinkers of Buddha, Spread of Buddhism in India and abroad, Ashok and Kanishka 4 out of 6 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. Manual of Indian Buddhism by B. Kern, Varanasi, 1968 2. A Study in the origin of Buddhism by G.C. Pandey, MLBD, New Delhi 3. Early Monastic Buddhism Part-I and II by N. Dutt, Calcutta-1943 4. Life of Buddha by William Woodville Rockhill, Kegan Paul, London-1956 5. Indian Buddhism by A.K. Warder 6. ,
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PAPER-II Time allowed: 3 Hrs.

INDIAN PHILOSOPHY Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

1.

Pre-Buddhistic Philosophy including Vedic And Upanishdic philosophy, Svabhavavada, Niyativada, Yadrcchavada, Carvaka, Sceptics, Ajivikas and Jains. 2. Non-Buddhist Philosophy including Samkhya-Yoga, Nyayavesheshika, Purva- Mimansa, Advaita Vedanta on the following topics: Theory of reality, Knowledge, Language and Liberation 4 out of 6 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. Buddhist Theory of universal Flux by S. Mookerjee, Calcutta, 1935 2. Studies in Indian Thought by H. G. Coward, Delhi, MLBD, 1983. 3. Indian Philosophy by S. Radhakrishnan, 2 vols. Calcutta, 1943. 4. History of Indian Philosophy by S. N. Dasgupta, 5 vols. Cambridge 1922-1949 5. The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and the Upanishads by A.B. Keith, 2 vols. reprint, Delhi. 1976. 6. A History of Pre-Buddhistic Indian Philosophy by B.M. Barua, reprint, Delhi, 1970. 7. Majumdar, R.C. Sources of Indian History in R.C. Majumdar et. The Vedic Age, Bombay, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, 1971:47-65.

PAPER-III Time allowed: 3 hrs

TIBETAN GRAMMAR

Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Grammar 60 marks Tibetan Alphabets, Prefix, Suffix, Additional Suffix, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, number, Gender, Case, Ladon and Idon, Ending particles, Particles of noncompeting 3 out of 5 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question) History 20 marks Making of Tibetan Script, Introduction of Buddhism in Tibet 1 out of 2 questions to be attempted (20 marks) Books Recommended:1. A Basic Grammar of Modern Spoken Tibetan Dakenewa, LTWA, Dharamsala, H.P. . , CIHTS,, 2. - 3. - , CIHTS, , by Tashi

PAPER-IV Time allowed: 3 hrs

TRANSLATION Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks 40 marks 40 marks

A. B.

From Tibetan to English/Hindi (about 150/200 words)

From English/Hindi to Tibetan (about 150/200 words) Note: Dictionaries are allowed for consultation

Books Recommended: . , CIHTS,, 1. - 2. - , CIHTS, , 3. New Plan Tibetan Grammar and Translation by Pema Chinjor , , , 1962 4. -

SECOND SEMESTER (BUDDHIST AND TIBETAN STUDIES)

PAPER-V Time allowed: 3 hrs BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

1. Fundamental Teaching of the Buddha: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold path, Buddhist Brahmaviharas, Pratityasamutpada, Nirvana, Momentariness. 2. The Early Buddhist concept of karma and Rebirth, Survival, Truth, God and Theism in Buddhism. 3. Epistemological and logical aspect of Buddhist Philosophy. 4. Buddhist Dialectics, Buddhist Theory of Language (Apoha) 4 out of 6 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. The conception of Buddhist Nirvana (with Sanskrit Text of Madhyamikakarika) of Stcherbatsky Published by MLBD 2. Madhyamika Philosophy by Jaya MLBD 3. , - , , 4. Translated & Edited by T.R. Sharma, Published by Eastern Book Linkers, New Delhi. 5. , CIHTS, 6. , , , 7. - , MLBD
, 8. - . , , 9. A guide to the Bodhisattava, his way of life of Shanti Dev, Translated into English by Stephen Bachelor, LTWA 10. Buddhist Thought in India by Conze, Delhi 1996. 11. Buddhist sects in India by Nalinaksha Dutt, Delhi, 1978. 12. The Principals of Buddhist Philosophy by D.J.Kalupahana, Delhi, 1975. 13. The Central Philosophy of Buddhism by T.R.V.Murti, Delhi, 1975. 14. Studies in Indian Thought by T.R.V.Murti, Delhi.

PAPER-VI

HIMALAYAN AND MAHAYANA BUDDHISM Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20

Time allowed: 3 Hrs.

A. B. C.

Marks Advent and Spread of Himalayan and Mahayana Buddhism Advent and spread of Buddhism in Tibet and Himalayan Region, Spread of Buddhism in Sikkim, Ladakh, Bhutan, Arunachal and

Himachal Pradesh D. Spread of Buddhism in Korea, Japan, Vietnam

4 out of 6 question to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. , , , .. 2. Buddhism in Afghanistan by C.S. Upasak, CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi 3. Taranaths History of Buddhism in India Translated from Tibetan by Lama Chimpa & Alka Chattopadhyaya, K. P. Bagchi & company, Calcutta 4. 2500 years of Buddhism by P.V. Bapat 5. Shin-yong, Chun (ed.), Buddhist Culture in Korea, Seoul, 1974 6. Suzuki, D.T., Zen Buddhism, New York, 1956 7. Saunders, E., Buddhism in Japan, Philadelphia; 1964 8. Guang-Lien, A Short-Introduction of Buddhism in Vietnam, Saigon, 1968 9. Gety, alice, The gods of Northern Buddhism: A History, Iconography and Progressive Evolution of Northern Buddhist Countries, New Delhi, 1979 10. Sects in Tibetan Buddhism; A comparative Study of Gelug and Nyingma Sect of Buddhism in Tibet, DK Printworld, 2006 11. Powers, John, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, Snow Lion Publication, USA

PAPER-VII Time allowed: 3 Hrs.

EARLY BUDDHIST LITERATURE Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

A.

Early Buddhist Literature, The origin and Development of Buddhist hybrid Literature, Canonical and non Canonical Literature, Avadan Jataka Literature, Language and script of Buddhist Teaching

2 questions out of 3 will be attempted (20 marks for each question) B. Text: The content of the first Chapter of Lalit Vistara 2 questions out of 3 will be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. 2. 3. A Grammar of Buddhist hybrid Sanskrit Edgerton, M., A Dictionary of Buddhist hybrid Sanskrit A history of Indian Literature by M. Winternitz, Oriental Book Reprint Cooperation, New Delhi, 1968 4. - . , , , 1984 5. Keith, A.B., History of Sanskrit Literature, reprint 1953

PAPER-VIII Time allowed: 3 Hrs.

DHAMMAPADA AND JATAKA STORIES Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

A.

Dhammapada (Yamakvagga, Balavagga, 40 marks Panditavagga, Jaravagga, Buddhavagga only) Student will be asked to elaborate Dhammapada verses in the light of four Noble truths 2out of 3 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question) B. Jataka Tales 40 marks Student will be asked to elucidate Jataka tales and their morals. 2out of 3 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question)

Books Recommended:1. The Dhammapada, Verses and Stories (Burma pitaka Edition, CIHTS, Varanasi. 2. The Dhammapada, Wisdom Publication, USA For Jataka Stories 3. Buddhist Scriptures by E.J. Thomas, 1913
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M.A. PART-II (BUDDHIST AND TIBETAN STUDIES) THIRD SEMESTER (BUDDHIST AND TIBETAN STUDIES)
PAPER-IX TIBETAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE

Time allowed: 3 hrs

Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks This paper consists of compulsory passage and/or verses (of 100/150 words each) for translation from Tibetan to Hindi/English and from English/Hindi to Tibetan 1. b*v.]ub.sems.dpai.SPYod.ajug.p/ of Santideva (Chapter 1 and 3 only) 2. bQes.pai.SP+iv.yig/ of Nagarjuna (First 20 verses) 3. bod.kYi.s)ob.deb.dv.po/ (Any two passages) 4. Sambhota Vyakarana (Any two essays) 4 out of 6 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. Geshe Ngwang Dargey et al, ed. & Tr., The thirty seven Practices of all the Buddhas son, Dharamsala,1989. 2. Lobsang Jamspal et. Peter D. Santina, Nagarjunas letters to the King Gautamiputra, Delhi, 1978. 3. Sempa Dorje, Ed.amd Tr. rGyal Sras Lag len so bdun ma, Varanasi,1993. 4. Lati Rinpoche and Jeffery Hopkins, Tr. And Ed., The precious Garland and the songs of Four mindfulness of Nagarjuna, Motilal Benarasidass, Delhi. 5. Sharma, Parmananda, Tr. Boddhicaryavatara of Santideva, 2 vols, New Delhi, 1990. 6. Gytso , Geshe Kalsang, Buddhism in Tibetan Tradition, Routledge and Kegan Paul,1986. 7. Tulku Dondub, Bod Skad Slob Deb, ( ) CIHTS, Sarnath, 1995. 8. K. Angrup, Sambhot Vyakarana,CIHTS.

PAPER-X

TIBETAN BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY

Time allowed: 3 hrs

Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks The following texts will be studies in this chapter and question will be asked on the basis of their contents. 1. dbu.m.RCX.bai.]xig.leaur.b*s.p/ of Nagarjuna (1st chapter) 2. RCXod.pai.bz)og.p/ of Nagarjuna (From 1 to 10 and 21 to 30 verses only) 4 questions out of 6 will be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. -, , . 2.
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3. Kamaleshwar Bhattacarya, The Dialectical Method of Nagarjauna, Delhi, 1978. 4. Guenthar Herbert, V., Buddhist Philosophy in Theory and Practice, Boulder 1976. 5. Sempa Dorje, ed. and restored, Tr. Stong nyid bdun cu pa, Sunyatasaptatih of Nagarjuna, Varansi, 1985. Paper-XI Ethics (Oriental and Occidental) Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

Time allowed: 3 hrs

1. 2.

Brahmanical, Jain and Buddhist concept of Ahimsa (non-violence) Gitas concept of Nishkama Karma (disinterested action), five yamas (moral virtues), ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacarya and aparigraha 3. Gandhi concept of ahimsa and Satyagraha (Zest for truth); and meansends relation 4. Buddhist concept of the following:- a. Social content of Dighnikaya b. Punishment and responsibility, capital punishment c. Non-violence and bio-ethics 4 out of 8 questions to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. Varma, V. P. Niti Sastra ke Mool Siddhanta, New Delhi, Allied Publisher;1984 2. Jaini, P., The Jaina Path of Purification, Berkley, University of California Press, 1979

3. Aranya, Swami Hariharananda, Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali, Albany, State University of New York;1983

4. Kewon, D., Morality on Visuddhimagga, New York, 1983 5. Kewon, D.,The Nature of Buddhist Ethics, New York, 1992 6. Aiyer, Raghvan, Moral and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi, Madras, 1978

7. Rachaels, J., The End of Life, Euthanasia and Morality, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1987 8. Nuttal, J., Moral Question, An Introduction to Ethics, London, MacMillan,, 1993

PAPER-XII

LATER MAHAYANA AND BUDDHIST ESOTERISM Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

Time allowed: 3 hrs

1.

The Saddharmalanavatara Sutra (Dharani Parivarta) ed. S. Bagchi, Darbhanga, Darbhanga Sanskrit Edition 2. The Hevajra Tantra, Ed. David Snellgrove, London (chapter 1 only) 3. The Guhyasamajtantra ed. Dwarkadas Shastri, Varanasi, 1984 (Ito X Patals) 4 questions out of 6 to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. Woodroffe, Sir John, Principles of Tantras, 2 vols. Madras, 1969 2. Basu, Monoranjan, Tantras, A General Study, Calcutta, 1976 3. Ramchandra, S. K., Tibetan Tantrik Tradition, Rao Arnold Heinman, 1976 4. Biofeld, J., The way of Power, London, 1970 5. Bhattacharya, B., The world of Tantra, New Delhi, 1968 6. Tson Kha Pa, Tantra in Tibet Tr. and Ed. Jeffery Hopkins, London, 1977 7. Govinda, Anagarika, Foundation of Tibetan Mysticism, London, 1975 8. Bhattacharya, B., An Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism, first Indian reprint, Delhi, 1980 9. Bhattacarya, H.,The Cultural Heritage of India, Vol-IV, Calcutta, Chapters 12, 13, & 14 10. Hopkins, Jeffery, The Tantric Distinction; An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, ed. Anne C. Klein, London, 1984

FOURTH SEMESTER (BUDDHIST AND TIBETAN STUDIES)

PAPER-XIII Time allowed: 3 hrs PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE & DIALECTICS

Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks 1. Ratnakirti-Apohasiddhi, Tr. Dhirendra Sharma 2. Dialectical Method of Nagarjua, Tibetan Text Tr. and edited by Jeffery Hopkins and Lati Rinpoche, MLBD, Delhi 3. Madhyamakakarika with Chandrakirti commentary, Chapters I and XXV, The Prado- Pariksha & Nirvana-Pariksha ed. P.L. Vaidya Darbhanga, 1962 4 questions out of 6 to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. Stcherbatsky, Th. Buddhist Logic, Vol-I 2. Murti, T.R.V., The Central Philosophy of Buddhism, London, George 1955 3. Mukherjee, S., The Buddhist Philosophy of Universal Flux, Delhi; MLBD 4. Stcherbatsky, Th., The conception of Buddhist Nirvana, Delhi 5. Bhattacharya, K. The Dialectical Method of Nagarjuna (Vigrahavyavartani) Delhi, 1978 6. The Dialectical Method of Nagarjuna, Tr. and Ed. by Jeffery Hopkins and Lati Rinpoche, MLBD, Delhi 7. Kalupahana, D.J., The Mulamadhyamakakarika of Nagarjuna, The Philosophy of Middle Way, Delhi;1991

PAPER-XIV

BUDDHIST ART AND ARCHITECTURE

Time allowed: 3 hrs

Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Origin and development of Stupa architecture, Buddhist Temple Architecture and Gompas of Tibet Type of Cetyagahas and their architectural development Buddhist Monasteries and Caves, Pagodas, Tibetan Artifacts Different Schools of Art with special reference to Gandhara, Mathura and Amravati Iconography, Dhyani Buddha, Tara and their different forms 4 questions out of 6 to be attempted (20 marks for each question)

Books recommended:1. Srivastva, K.M., Discovery of Kapilvasatu , New Delhi,1986 2. Chakrabarti, Dalip, K., The Archaeology of Ancient Indian Cities, New Delhi; Oxford University Press, 195 Patil, D.R., Kusinagara, Delhi, 1957 3. Piggot, S., Some Ancient Cities of India, Oxford, 1943 4. Law, B.C., Historical Geography of Ancient India, Paris, 1954 5. Mitra , D., Buddhist Monuments, Calcutta, 1971 6. Pandey, M.S., Historical Geography and Topography of Bihar, Delhi, 1963 7. Kosambi, D.D., Ancient Kosala and Maghada,JIABS, XXVIII, 1952, 108123 8. Law, B.C., Rajgriha in Ancient Literature, MASI, No.58,1938 9. Impressions of Bhutan and Tibetan Art: Tibetan Studies 3, Brill Academic Pub (Proceedings of the ninth seminar of IATS, 2000) Edited by John Ardussi and Henk Blezer 10. Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice by Andy Weber and Jonathan Landaw, 2006, Snow Lion publication, ITHACA, New York 11. Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by John Powers, snow Lion Publication, ITHACA, NY 12. Tibetan Art by Lokesh Chandra, Konecky & Konecky,

PAPER-XV Time allowed: 3 hrs

BUDDHISM IN TIBET Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks

Introduction of Buddhism in Tibet, Sects in Tibetan Buddhism, Impact of Tibetan Buddhism in Tibetan and Adjacent countries, Lamaism in Tibet, Dalai Lama and Tibetan Settlements, Salient features of Buddhism in Tibet from Philosophical point of view 4 questions out of 6 to be attempted (20 marks for each question) Books Recommended:1. Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by John Powers, snow Lion Publication, NY 2. Sects in Tibetan Buddhism, DK Printworld, Delhi Gety, Alice, 3. The Gods of Northern Buddhism: A History, Iconography and Progressive Evolution of Northern Buddhist Countries, New Delhi; 1979 4. Bechert, H. &R. Gombrich (ed.), The World of Buddhism, London; 1984 5. Ling, Trevor, Buddhist Revival in India, London; 1980 6. Dumolin, H. and J.C. Maraldo (eds.), Buddhism in Modern World, New York;1966 7. Govinda, A., Foundations of Tibetan mysticism, 5th Edition, London;1975 8. Meditation on Emptiness, Jeffery Hopkins, Wisdom Publication, Massachusetts, USA 9. Emptiness Yoga, Jeffery Hopkins, Snow Lion Publications, NY, USA 10. The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism by Dudjom Rinpoche, Snow Lion Publications, NY, USA 11. The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of its Philosophy and Practice by His Holiness XIVth Dalai lama, Wisdom publication, Boston, USA

PAPER XVI Time allowed: 3 hrs

BUDDHISM IN TRANSLATION

Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks 1. The Three Principle Path by Je Tsong Kha Pa of Tibet 2. The Precious Garland of Nagarjuna (First 50 verses only) 4 questions out of 6 to be attempted (2 from each book) (20 marks for each question)

Books Recommended:1. The three Principle Path by Je Tsong Khapa, Geshe Lobsang Tharchin and Michael Rosh, Pabong Ka Rinpoche Published by Paljor Publication, New Delhi 2. The Buddhism of Tibet (Combined volume) ,MLBD, Delhi

3. The Great Treatise on the path to Enlightenment: The Lam Rim Chen Mo by Tsonkhapa, Snow Lion publication, USA