Welcome to Mahabodhi Academy for Pali & Buddhist Studies! This is an opportunity to study and practice the noble teachings of the Buddha to bring happiness and peace in your life apart from development of your knowledge.
THE AIM
1. To conduct Buddhist Study programs through correspondence courses in a non-formal and cost-effective way.
2. To prepare candidates for two types of courses and award diplomas in Buddhist Studies in an official convocation ceremony on the Buddha Jayanti day.
3. To present Buddhist teachings in a comprehensive and practical way. Practice of Buddhist meditation and moral precepts called Panca sila will be taught as an integral part of these courses.
The courses are knowledge and practice oriented and not specifically for employment. Interested people after completing the course can take up Dhammacari programs or organize Dhamma study circles.
The Academy is located at the Maha Bodhi Society premises in Bangalore. A team of dedicated workers is managing the administration and other departments.
The Courses
1. DBS - Diploma in Buddhist Studies - Part I, II - 2 years
SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
Candidates are supplied with printed materials. Each text book is in interactive self instructional style and under different heads to facilitate easy reading and learning.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION THROUGH ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments form an integral part of the Academy's system of appraising candidate's performance. The students are required to submit the assignments as per the questionnaire sent to them. The assignments are returned after evaluation, giving adequate feedback to students. Hence it acts as a powerful learning device.
PRACTICAL SESSIONS
Since practice of meditation is part and parcel of the course candidates should try to practice at their places. In Bangalore every Sunday mornings meditation and talks are conducted where the candidates can freely participate.
PROJECT WORK
The Academy insists on candidates to prepare a project report based on their study and practice in real-life situations as well as experiences based on research.
EXAMINATIONS
At the end of the course annual examination will be conducted over correspondence. After evaluation marks cards will be sent. At the end of each course in a convocation held during Buddha Jayanti diplomas will be awarded.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
The Academy has adopted a multimedia style of education that comprises self-learning print material, lessons through internet, personal contact sessions in a place where there are adequate number of candidates (comprising lectures, seminars and counseling, audio, visual components etc), practical sessions, assignments and real life-related /research oriented project work.
EVALUATION
Students' performance is evaluated on a continuous basis - 25% through assignments and at the term-end 75% through examinations. The minimum passing marks will be 45 in each paper.
LANGUAGE
The medium of instruction is English or Kannada.
Fees Structure
Admission and Registration fees
DBS courses - Rs.120
The Course Fees
DBS courses - Rs.500 per year
The Academy is going to be upgraded into Lord Buddha University of Pali and Theravada Buddhism and will conduct the following courses:
1. Bachelor course in Buddhist Studies (BBS)
2. Master Degree in Buddhist Studies (MBS)
3. Doctorate in Buddhist Studies (BSD)
The payment should be made by cheque or DD or MO in the name of MAHABODHI ACADEMY FOR PALI & BUDDHIST STUDIES, Bangalore, payable at Bangalore. or with information to our office transfer money to our account at
Mahabodhi Academy for Pali & Buddhist Studies
A/c No.353102010008915, IFSC Code: UBI0535311
Union Bank of india,
Gandhinagar, Bangalore-560009
The candidate can apply for the course at any time.
Address for Correspondence
Mahabodhi Academy for Pali & Buddhist Studies (MAPBS)
14th Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar
Bangalore-560009
Tel: 080-64501433
Fax: 080-22264438
Email: mbou@mahabodhi.info
Website: www.mahabodhi.info
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