This diploma program is ideal for individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of Buddhist Discourses and develop the skills required to read and interpret Suttas.
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Diploma in Sutta Reading is a specialized programme that focuses on the in-depth study and analysis of Buddhist Suttas, which are the discourses/ teachings of the Buddha as recorded in the Buddhist scriptures. This diploma programme is ideal for individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of Buddhist Discourses and develop the skills required to read and interpret Suttas.
The study of commentaries.
Intensive study of the Pali language.
Key Buddhist Suttas.
An exploration of the historical, cultural, and social context.
The typical duration of a Diploma program is one year.
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An applicant may need to have passed the GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) examination with satisfactory grades. Or Primary Pirivena Final Examination.
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Pali Language: Intensive study of the Pali language, which is the language in which many Theravada Buddhist Suttas are written. This includes reading, writing, and comprehension.
Buddhist Suttas: Detailed analysis and interpretation of key Buddhist Suttas, including the Dhammapada, the Majjhima Nikaya, and the Samyutta Nikaya, among others.
Historical Context: An exploration of the historical, cultural, and social context in which the Suttas were delivered and recorded.
Exegesis: The study of commentaries and interpretations of Suttas by prominent Buddhist scholars and thinkers.