The programme of this on-line Diploma Course is presented as  ‘an experience in Theravada Buddhism’ which is the oldest  living Buddhist tradition in the world  with an  unbroken history of practice. The programme  is  presented   by a group of  experts from within the  Theravada System  and  aims at providing the fundamental teachings of the Buddha  with a practical orientation and cultural inputs. Hence the programme  assures technical accuracy and reliability based on the authenticity of the  sources  and  living Buddhist experience. 

Scope  of the Programme  -

1. Provides a survey  of Buddhism as a value system  through its transmission via different social and historical contexts from ancient India to the modern West.
2. Provides the  knowledge of the basic  concepts/teachings  of the  Buddha and the ability to relate and practice the teachings of the Buddha in  daily life situations and to situations in society at large.
3. Explains the applicability and value of the social philosophy of Buddhism and the ability to apply Buddhist Social Philosophy for the resolution of contemporary inter-personal and social problems.
4. Explains the fundamentals of Buddhist ethics represented primarily in the Theravāda canonical tradition as the original teachings of the Buddha and the possible applications of Buddhist ethical standards in the resolution of current ethical problems.
5. Explains  the  true nature of existence, i.e. of the  mind and body  and how to  internalize same and to analyze real life situations  in terms of the true nature of existence
6. Presents   the spectrum of  meditation practices in Theravada tradition,  both serenity and insight meditation  and guides one to commence the practice of  meditation.  

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