Early Buddhism; Mahāyāna Buddhism
Ven. Dr. Zhen Chan pursued his undergraduate studies in the field of Humanities at the University of Science, Malaysia and Master of Buddhist Studies at The University of Hong Kong, China. He obtained his doctorate degree (Ph.D. in Human Resource Development) from a national university (Burapha) in Thailand. Since 2006, he has been working at International Buddhist College (IBC). Currently, he is a lecturer at IBC.
Sarvastivada, Yogacara
Ven. Dr. Yuan Liu received his PhD in Buddhist studies from the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka). His interest of research is mainly in the areas of Early Buddhism, Abhidharma and Yogacara studies and Sanskrit. Currently he is a lecturer at the Buddhist Academy of China (BAC) in Beijing and a visiting lecturer at the Buddhist College of Singapore (BCS) and the International Buddhist College (IBC).
Pāli, Sanskrit
Ven. Dr. Dhammanandhi studied Sanskrit, Pāli, Japanese and Buddhist Philosophy. She obtained her Ph.D. in Pāli Language (University of Pune, India). She has been a lecturer at the Cheong AmSa Sangha University in Korea. Currently she is a permanent lecturer at the International Buddhist College.
This course is offered from time to time. Students should consult the Graduate School of Buddhist Studies on the content of the course on offer.
The course gives a comprehensive coverage of Indian Buddhism from its origin to the decline and disappearance of Buddhism in India, with focus on the Nikāya Buddhism, the rising of Mahāyāna and its significance in the development of Chinese Buddhism.
This course is offered from time to time. Students should consult the Graduate School of Buddhist Studies on the content of the course on offer.
This course examines the Chinese development and interpretation of Buddhist thought in a historical perspective, with a special emphasis on the teachings and practices. The major figures and their contributions to the formation and development of schools, important and influential sūtras and the cults of important divinities will also be examined.
This course concentrates on the various aspects of Buddhist social philosophy and its historical development. It consists of various topics, such as the twofold process of society (origin and dissolution), the Buddha and society, the Buddhist stratification of society, social implication of the five precepts, Buddhist perspectives on morality, ethics and economics, Buddhism and peace, the environment, and human rights.
This course is offered from time to time. Students should consult the Graduate School of Buddhist Studies on the content of the course on offer.
The course looks at the role of Buddhism in present day Thailand, its influence on various aspects of the Thai social life, culture, tradition, economy, government, education and its contribution to national unity and development.