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Buddhist Studies 22.5 hrs
112 Notes
Life of Gautama3
- 11
- Buddha and Origin of Buddhism (Birth to Mahaparinirvana and Events Thereafter): First Buddhist Council (483 BCE), Second Buddhist Council (C. 383 BCE)
- 22
- Buddha and Origin of Buddhism (Birth to Mahaparinirvana and Events Thereafter): Ashoka, the Indian Monarch (273 - 232 BCE), Third Buddhist Council (Ca. 250 BCE), Buddhism՚s Expansion Outside of India, Indian Buddhism Collapses
- The Life and Times of Buddha
Buddhist Councils8
- 11
- Mahayana Philosophical Literature in Buddhism
- 21
- Contribution of Ashoka: Patronage of Buddhism, the Establishment of Dhamma, Missionaries, the Council of Pataliputra
- 31
- Kanishka to the Spread of Buddhism in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China and Tibet: Nagarjuna, Asvaghosa, Vasubandhu, Bala Hisar Monastery
- 41
- Kanishka to the Spread of Buddhism in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China and Tibet: The Mahayana School of Buddhism
- 52
- Kanishka to the Spread of Buddhism in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China and Tibet
- Development of Schools and History of Buddha
- 62
- Art, Architecture, and Education under Buddhism
- Chinese Pilgrims and Tibetan Schools under Buddhism
Schools of Buddhism10
- 12
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Life and Works of Asanga and Vasubandhu
- Features of Mahayana Buddhism
- 21
- Hinayana and Mahayana
- 31
- Origin and Development of Madhyamaka Buddhism
- 43
- Abhidhamma: Buddhism
- Buddhist Schools After the Schism
- Hinayana and Mahayana: Hinayana School of Buddhism, Mahayana School of Buddhism
- 51
- Madhyamika
- 62
- Atmakhyativada of Yogacara
- Indian Schools on Sabda Pramana
Pali and Sanskrit5
- 12
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy: Upaya, Mahakaruna
- Canonical Buddhist Literature (Pali Tipitaka and Sanskrit Vaipulya Sutras): Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka
- 21
- Canonical Buddhist Literature (Pali Tipitaka and Sanskrit Vaipulya Sutras): Abhidhamma Pitaka, Sanskrit Vaipulya Sutras
- 31
- Literature and Canonical Text of Buddhism
- 41
- Mahāyāna Sūtras: Language & Significance
Life and Works of Buddhaghosa5
- 11
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Life and Works of Nagarjuna
- 21
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Law of Causality
- 31
- Nagarjuna: Vigrahavyavartani, Ratnavali, Suhrllekha, Bodhisambhara Shastra
- 42
- Vasubandhu: Abhidharmakosa-Bhasya, Vimsatika, Trimsika, Pancaskandhaka, Mahayanasamparigraha, Abhidharmakosa, Vimshatika-Vyakhya
- Dharma Kirti
Three Modes of Teachings of the Buddha4
- 11
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Key Concepts: Mandalas, Prajna
- 21
- Sila, Samadhi and Prajna
- 31
- Sila, Prajna, Samadhi (Concentration or Mental Development):
- 41
- The Middle Path (Majjhima Patipada)
Philosophical Concepts52
- 11
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Philosophical Foundation of Tantrayana
- 21
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Concept of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
- 32
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Divine and Divinity in Tantra
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Key Concepts Bodhichitta
- 41
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Key Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy: Mandalas, Mudras
- 52
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Introduction to Buddhist Idealism
- Philosopy of Buddhism: Classification of Consciousness
- 62
- Philosophy of Buddhism: Doctrine of Vijnapatimatrata, Alayavijnana
- Interdependent Origination or Pratityasamutpada
- 71
- Theory of Flux
- 81
- Critical Study of Philosophy of Knowledge
- 91
- Perception
- 102
- Apoha
- Dialectical Methods of Nagarjuna
- 111
- Introduction of Abhidharma Philosophy
- 121
- Samskrita Dharma
- 131
- Asamskrita Dharma, Philosophy of Buddhism: Asamskrita Dharma, Origin and Development of Mahayana, Features of Mahayana Buddhism, Hinayana and Mahayana, Source of Knowledge
- 141
- Origin and Development of Mahayana
- 152
- Source of Knowledge
- Development of the Buddhist Theory of Selflessness
- 162
- Concept of Samsara and Nirvana
- Nagarjuna՚s Methodological Approach
- 171
- Nagarjuna՚s Approach to Pramanas
- 181
- Theory of Karma
- 193
- Philosophy of Buddha
- Trilakshana: Buddhism
- Nirvana under Buddhism
- 202
- Buddhist Philosophy: Terms, Relations to Other Philosophy, Institutions, Apohavada
- Three Types of Dukkha under Buddhism
- 213
- The Theory of Dependent Origination
- The Theory of Momentariness or Kshanabhangavada
- The Theory of the Non-Existence of the Soul or Anatmavada
- 223
- Classical Indian Philosophy: Buddhism
- The Four Noble Truths or Arya-Satya
- Astanga-Marga or the Eight-Fold Path
- 233
- Madhyam Pratipada
- Pratityasamutpada
- The Concept of Anatmavada, Meaning of Anatmavada, Criticism to Anatmavada, Understanding Anatmava, Message of Buddhism
- 242
- Understanding the Epistemological Concept of Astanga-Marga, Origin - Astanga-Marga
- Understanding the Buddhist Concept of Bahyanumeya-Vada, Sautantrika՚s Ideology
- 252
- Criticism of Mahayana School by Hinayana, Nature of Mind, Nature of External Objects, Understanding the Material Object, Nature of Arguments
- Difference between Hinayana and Mahayana of Buddhism: Area and Literature, Nature of School, Etymology and Meaning Understanding Liberation, Schools under Hinayana and Mahayana
- 262
- Understanding Idealism in Buddhism: The Concept and Meaning of Idealism, Similarity with Western Philosophy, the Concept of Alaya-Vijnana, Reference to History
- Samvriti- Satya and Paramartha-Satya & Similarity between Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta
- 272
- The Concept of Shunya in Buddhism
- Tibetan Buddhism
- 281
- Abhidharma Classifications of Skandha, Ayatana and Dhatu
- 292
- Apohavada
- Buddhist Meta-Ethics
- 302
- Buddhist՚s Applied Ethics
- Mahayana Buddhist Ethics
- 311
- Brahminic and Sraminic Traditions
Buddhist Meditation3
- 13
- Samatha and Vipassana: Mindfulness, Loving-Kindness, Samatha, Walking, Body Scan, Tonglen Meditation
- Texts in Buddhism: Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka, Ārammaṇa-Parikamma, Samatha-Bhavana, Samatha-Vipassana-Yuganaddha, Ekaggatā, Upacāra & Appanā-Samādhi, Vipassanā-Samatha
- Vipassanā-Samatha
Six Heretical Thinkers2
- 11
- Contemporary to the Buddha and Their Philosophy: Purana Kassapa, Makkhali Gosala, Ajita Kesakambali
- 21
- Contemporary to the Buddha and Their Philosophy: Pakudha Kaccayana, Sanjaya Belatthiputta, Nigantha Nataputta
Ancient Buddhist Educational Institutions (Mahaviharas)6
- 11
- Nalanda
- 21
- Jagaddala
- 32
- Somapuri
- Udantapuri
- 42
- Valabhi
- Vikramasila
Buddhist Sculpture and Architecture5
Places of Buddhist Pilgrimage2
Revival of Buddhism and Contribution5
Impact of Buddhism2
Jaina Studies 18 hrs
88 Notes
History of Jainism10
- 11
- Jaina Studies – the Fundamentals
- 21
- Jaina Studies: Life-Sketch of Lord Rsabhadeva
- 31
- Jaina Studies: Parsvanatha (1St to 5Th Birth)
- 41
- Jaina Studies: Parsvanatha (6Th to 10Th Birth)
- 51
- History of Jainism: The Tradition of Tirthankaras
- 62
- Kalachakra (Cycle of Time)
- Mahavira, History of Jainism (Part 1)
- 71
- Mahavira, History of Jainism (Part 2)
- 81
- The Tīrthankara Tradition: Lineage and Iconography
- 91
- Jaina Cosmology and Universal History
Jain Sects and Their Sub-Division4
- 12
- Digambara and Svetambara and Their Sub-Sects
- Digambara Sub-Sects Include Both Major and Minor Sub Sects
- 22
- The Svetambara Sect Has Been Divided into Three Primary Sub-Sects
- Sectarian Schisms: Digambara and Śvetāmbara
Namokara Mahamantra6
- 12
- Jaina Studies: Namokara Mahamantra
- Namokara Mahamantra: The Five Worships (the Panch Parmeshthi)
- 22
- Namokara Mahamantra: Three Jewels: Samyakdarsana-Jnana-Caritra (Samayag Darshan)
- Namokara Mahamantra: Three Jewels: Samyakdarsana-Jnana-Caritra (Samayag Gyan)
- 32
- Namokara Mahamantra: Three Jewels: Samyakdarsana-Jnana-Caritra (Samayag Charitra)
- Jaina Studies: Ethics, Vows, and Spiritual Stages
Prakrit Canonical (Agama)4
- 11
- Literature and Their Vacanas (Councils) - I
- 22
- Literature and Their Vacanas (Councils) - I: Some Important Literary Texts of Svetambara Tradition, Digambara Siddhanta, Some Important Literary Texts of Digambara Tradition
- Literature and Their Vacanas (Councils) - II
- 31
- Jain Councils and Canonical Literature
Prominent Acaryas of Jainism11
- 11
- Acarya Haribhadra Suri
- 21
- Acarya Hemchandra Suri
- 33
- Acarya Jinasena: Prominent Acaryas of Jainism
- Acarya Akalanka Svami: Prominent Acaryas of Jainism
- Acarya Virasena Svami: Prominent Acaryas of Jainism
- 42
- Prominent Acaryas of Jainism, Acarya Siddhasena
- Acarya Umasvami (Ti), Prominent Acaryas of Jainism
- 51
- Acarya Yasovijaya, Prominent Acaryas of Jainism
- 61
- Life and Works of Acarya Kundakunda (Part 1)
- 71
- Life and Works of Acarya Kundakunda (Part 2)
- 81
- Jainism: Major Post-Canonical Works and Authors
Vows of Householders2
Seven Elements and Six Substance9
- 11
- Jaina Studies: Seven Elements and Six Substance - Padartha
- 23
- Jain Metaphysics (Dravya and Tattva)
- Theory of Karma: The Mechanics of Bondage
- The Concept of Jiva
- 32
- Theory of Sat, Dravya and Guna: The Concept of Sat or Reality, the Concept of Dravya or Substance, Essential Characteristics or Gunas
- Theory of Paryaya and the Concept of Jiva and Ajiva and Time or Kala: Accidental Qualities or Paryaya
- 42
- Understanding the Concept of Space or Akasha and Time or Kala: The Concept of Ajiva, the Concept of Space – Ajiva, the Concept of Time or Kala
- Concept of Language
- 51
- Metaethics
The Concept of Knowledge and Its Classification11
- 11
- Jaina Yoga: Naigama, Sangraha, Vyavhara, Rjusutra, Shabda, Samabhiruda, Evambhuta-Naya
- 23
- Jaina Studies: Epistemology (Anekāntavāda) and Logic
- Jain Metaphysics, Ethics and Conduct
- Epistemology- The Theory of Knowledge: Jainism is Divided into Two Sects, the Theory of Knowledge
- 31
- Naya-Vada & Syad-Vada: The Theory of Naya-Vada, the Theory of Syad-Vada
- 42
- The Theory of Anekant-Vada
- Jaina Metaphysics I
- 52
- Jaina Philosophy: Truths
- Naya
- 62
- Syadavada
- Jaina Normative and Applied Ethics
The Concept of Liberation in Jainism3
- 11
- The Concept of Liberation in Jainism
- 22
- The Concept of Bondage and Liberation: Jainism, Important Points to Remember
- Jaina
Jain Art (Silpa) and Architecture6
- 12
- Devagarha, Jain Art (Silpa) and Architecture
- Jain Caves and Temples of Southern India
- 21
- Jain Temples of Khajuraho
- 31
- Palitana and Mount-Abu
- 41
- Palitana and Mount-Abu, Mount Abu
- 51
- Jaina Art, Architecture, and Institutions
Jain Sculptures, Paintings and Jain Iconography4
- 11
- Idols Received from Mathura (Part 1)
- 22
- Idols Received from Mathura (Part 2)
- Idols Received from Sravanabelagola
- 31
- Important Jain Sculptures Available in India
Impact of Jain Religion on Society3
- 11
- Status of Women in Jain Religion
- 21
- Charity (Dana), Impact of Jain Religion on Society
- 31
- Vegetarianism (Sakahara)
Environmental and Ecological Thoughts in Jainism1
Main Centres of Jaina Learning11
- 12
- Varanasi as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
- Major Centres of Jaina Learning Abroad
- 21
- Ahmedabad as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
- 32
- Delhi as Major Centre of Jaina Learning: History of Jainism in Delhi
- Jains Temples and Learning Institutes in Delhi
- 41
- Jaipur as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
- 51
- Jesalamera as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
- 61
- Koba as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
- 71
- Ladnu as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
- 81
- Sravanabelagola as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
- 91
- Vaishali as Major Centre of Jaina Learning
Jainism and Science3
Gandhian Studies 12 hrs
61 Notes
Mahatma Gandhi4
- 12
- Family Background of Mahatma Gandhi
- Early Life and Education in India and England
- 22
- Mahatma Gandhi: Early Life and Intellectual Foundations
- Gandhi՚s Literary and Institutional Legacy
Gandhi in South Africa5
- 12
- Impact of Leo Tolstoy, John Ruskin on Gandhi
- Impact of Henry David Thoreau, Raichandra Bhai on Gandhi
- 21
- Struggle Against Racial Discrimination, Injustice and Exploitation
- 31
- Origin of Satyagraha
- 41
- Mahatma Gandhi: South African Crucible (1893 – 1914) - Invention of Satyagraha
Foundations of Gandhi՚s Social, Political, Economic and Religious Thought17
- 11
- Truth
- 21
- Women՚s Problems and Empowerment
- 33
- Gandhian Ideology and Philosophy
- Mahatma Gandhi vs. Ambedkar, Marx and Tagore: Critical Debates
- Relevance of Gandhism Today
- 43
- Mahatama Gandhi: Champaran Satyagraha, Agitation at Kheda District in Gujarat, Industrial Dispute in Ahmadabad, Character of Gandhian Nationalism
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Mahatama Gandhi
- 53
- Important Quotations by Mahatma Gandhi (Rev.)
- Gandhi՚s Religion
- Gandhian Ethics: Gandhi on Moral Act & Behaviour, Gandhi and Non-Violence, the Concept of Seven Deadly Sins
- 62
- Gandhi Swaraj: The Concept of Swaraj, Gandhi՚s Important Quotes on Swaraj
- Non-Violence or Ahimsa
- 72
- The Concept of Swaraj: Positive Swaraj, Negative Swaraj
- Understanding Gandhism: Politics & Ethics
- 81
- Understanding Gandhism: The Concept of Truth, the Concept of State
- 91
- Politics and Indian Modernity: Gandhi՚s Politics – Central Arguments in Hind Swaraj
State and Democracy5
- 11
- Freedom: Military Prowess, Commercial Influence, Political Manipulation, Non-Cooperation (1919 - 1922), Civil Disobedience Movement and the Salt Satyagraha (1930 - 1931), Quit India Movement (1940 - 1942)
- 21
- Human Rights and Duties
- 31
- Panchayat Raj
- 41
- Parliamentary Democracy
- 51
- Sovereignty
Fundamentals of Gandhian Economics10
- 12
- Constructive Programme
- Sustainable Development
- 21
- Labour - Captal: Nonviolence, Decentralization, Swadeshi, Sustainable Development, Trusteeship
- 31
- Small-Scale Cottage Industries
- 43
- The Constructive Programme and Quiet Years (1924 – 1929)
- Critique of Modern Civilization: Gandhi՚s View on Modern Civilization
- Critique of Modern Civilization by Gandhi: The Hind Swaraj, Names of Literatures by Gandhi
- 51
- Trends in Swadeshi Movement
- 61
- Understanding Gandhism: The Concept of Co-Existence
- 71
- Civil Disobedience
Gandhi՚s Role in Freedom Movement17
- 12
- Gandhi՚s Role in Vykom Satyagarha
- Ahmedabad Mill Strike
- 21
- Bardoli and Kheda Satyagrahas
- 32
- Champaran: Indigo Cultivation, Champaran Satyagraha
- Dandi March
- 43
- Mahatma Gandhi: Return to India and Early Struggles (1915 – 1919)
- Non-Cooperation Movement (1920 – 1922)
- Civil Disobedience Movement (1930 – 1934)
- 53
- Quit India Movement Till Partition (1942 - 1947)
- Gandhi՚s Important Data
- Rise of Mahatma Gandhi Non-Cooperation Movement
- 61
- Rise of Gandhi
- 71
- Rise of Gandhi: Cripps Mission; the Quit India Movement
- 81
- Nationalism in India: Introduction, First World War, Khilafat and Non-Cooperation
- 91
- The Idea of Nation in Gandhi՚s Hind Swaraj
- 102
- Gandhi and His Early Movements
- Gandhi and Nationwide Mass Movement
Gandhi and Partition of India3
Peace Studies 8.5 hrs
39 Notes
Understanding Peace2
The Problem of War3
- 11
- Causes, Attributes and Theories of War
- 22
- Idealist, Realist and Just War Views: Causes of War
- Types of War: Civil, Revolutionary, Proxy, Asymmetric and Guerrilla
Major Peace Movements5
- 11
- Civil Rights Movement in USA
- 21
- Pacifism
- 32
- Arms Race: History, Nuclear Arms Race
- Arms Control: Arms Control Treaties: ABM Treaty 1972, Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT-I), Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF)
- 41
- Impact of Modernization on Ethnicity
Green Peace Movement1
The Contemporary Global Issues Regarding World War and Quest for Peace2
- 12
- Peaceful Settlement of Disputes: Modes of Settlement: Negotiations, Lending Good Offices, Mediation, Conciliation, Arbitration, Judicial Settlement
- World Order: Kautilya՚s Mandala Theory, Types of World Order, Old vs New World Order
Legacy of Peace Builders3
Conflicts15
- 12
- Agencies of Conflict Resolution: Western Approaches
- Agencies of Conflict Resolution: Gandhian Approaches
- 22
- Organizations for Conflict Resolution
- Meaning, Nature & Causes of Conflict
- 32
- Peace Education: Meaning, Definition and Goals of Peace Education
- Some Important Notions Related to Peace Education
- 41
- Shanti Sena and Its Role
- 52
- Adjudication: Judicial and Statutory
- European Court of Human Rights, Inter-American Court of Human Rights, ICC, WTO – Adjudication
- 61
- Track II Diplomacy
- 71
- Conflict: Meaning, Phases, Features & Types
- 82
- Peace and Development Perspective
- Conflict Resolution: Causes for International Conflict, Modes: Diplomacy, Modes: Judicial, Non Violent Coercive Measures, Citizen Diplomacy
- 92
- Financing and Peace-Keeping Operations: Financing of the UN, United Nations Peace-Keeping, What is Peacekeeping
- Financing and Peace-Keeping Operations: Departments of United Nations Peacekeeping, Critical Evaluation, Conclusion
Human Security and Terrorism8
- 13
- Why Should Pota Stay? , Constitutional Safeguards Against PD Laws, Review by Advisory Board
- History of Preventive Detention, POTA՚s Provisions
- Safeguards, POTA Repealed
- 21
- Terrorism
- 31
- Contemporary Challenges: International Terrorism
- 41
- India Security Concern
- 51
- Contemporary Challenge: International Terrorism
- 61
- International Terrorism: Definition, Goals and Ways, Types, Causes, Impact