Online Buddhist Study

The Online Buddhist Study Course

The Online Buddhist Study course is an four months course designed to introduce students to the Buddhist teachings and practices in a practical and meaningful manner. The subjects and practices covered include: basic teachings from the Pali and Buddhist Sanskrit sources, Buddhist ethics, puja and devotional practices, basic meditation practices, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s approach to Buddhism, an introduction to social work in India and the application of Buddhist principles to that work, how to study effectively, how to communicate effectively and how to teach the Dhamma in a practical manner. 

Eligibility:

• Students should have a strong desire to understand Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and the Buddha, practice Buddhism, as well as its social implications.
• Age preferably between 18 to 50. ( exceptions can be made )
• Course language – Hindi
• The qualification must be 12th passed or equivalent.
• Reasonable written and verbal fluency in HINDI and ENGLISH.
• Students should have basic Internet knowledge and have smartphones or equivalent equipment for online classes.
• Committed for giving 2 hours daily (Monday to Friday) – 07.00pm to 8.30pm
• For those students where time schedule is not possible due to job, we can provide pre recorded lecture videos.

Code of conduct:

• Trainees should participate in all the online program activities, eg. Web room teaching, group discussion, presentations, etc. 
• Trainees should give up bad habits, eg. Chewing tobacco, smoking, taking alcohol, etc.
• Trainees should have to stay for the whole period of the course. If anyone need leaves at Emergency, they must have prior consideration from the Course Coordinator.
• During the whole period of course the trainee should keep in contact with one Ex-trainee/Alumni as his/her mentor from the respective States.