A one year course conducted by the Buddhist & Pali College of Singapore located at Mangala Vihara (Buddhist Temple). We are affiliated to the Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka.
| Programme Title | Diploma in Buddhism |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Above 18 years of age. Ability to read and write English. Some basic knowledge of Buddhism would be an advantage. |
| Registration Date | Mid July to Sep each year 15 Jul to 15 Sep 2019 |
| Course Previews | Mangala Vihara - 20 Jul 2019, Saturday, 2 to 4pm Poh Ming Tse - 28 Jul 2019, Sunday, 2 to 4pm No registration required |
| Class Commencement | October each year 6th Oct 2019, Sunday (Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple) 8th Oct 2019, Tuesday (Poh Ming Tse Temple) |
| Venue, Date and Time | Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple 2nd Floor - Chew Quee Neo Hall Tue: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sun: 2.00pm - 5.15pm Poh Ming Tse Temple 438 Dunearn Road S289613 Tue: 7.30pm - 9.30 pm Fri: 7.00pm - 10.00pm |
| Course Length | One year |
| Attendance | At least 70% during one year course |
| Age group | Above 18 years of age |
| Fees | Free-of-charge - Course Fees US$55 - Registration Fees - Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka (in USD only) S$240 - Maintenance Fees - Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple US$100 - Examination Fees - Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka (in USD only) |
| Enquiry | Enquire BPC Administrator, Maureen Aw (9628-2069) Poster |
| Register | Application Form |
| Organized by | BPC (Buddhist and Pali College) |
| Course content | 1. Early Buddhism - Basic Doctrines 2. Buddhist Social Dimensions 3. Geographical Expansion of Theravada Buddhism 4. Early History of Buddhism up to 3rd Century B.C. 5. Pali Qualifying Paper For more information on the subject, please refer to the course syllabus. |
| Course Notes |  |
| Examination | October, conducted at College by Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka in Singapore. |
| Remarks | Successful candidates are eligible to proceed to the 3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) and then the 1-year Master of Arts (MA) in Buddhist Studies. |
