BUDDHIST STUDIES) PART-I (Semester-First & Second) for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Sessions

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, PATIALA

OUTLINES OF TESTS, SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING FOR M.A. (BUDDHIST STUDIES) PART-I (Semester-First & Second) FOR 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Sessions

1 ORDINANCES FOR MASTER OF ARTS EXAMINATIONS (SEMESTER SYSTEM)

Applicability of Ordinances for the time being in force Notwithstanding the integrated nature of a course spread over more than one academic year, the Ordinances in force at the time a student joins a course shall hold good only for the examination held during or at the end of the academic year. Nothing in these ordinances shall be deemed to debar the University from amending the ordinances subsequently and the amended ordinances, if any, shall apply to all the students whether old or new. I. The examination for the degree of Master of Arts shall be held in four parts to be called M.A. Semester-I, M.A. Semester-II, M.A. Semester-III and M.A. Semester-IV. The Examination of odd semester shall be held in the months of December/January and the examination of even semesters shall be held in the months of April/ May or such other dates as may be fixed by the University. 2.(a) (i) The candidates will be required to pay examination fees as prescribed by the University from time to time. (ii) Last dates by which the examination forms and fees for the external examinations must reach the Controller of Examinations shall be as follows:-

Semester Examination Without With late with late with late with late late fee fee of fee of fee of fee of Rs. 800/- Rs. 1200/- Rs. 5000/- Rs. 10000/------

Dec./Jan (odd) Sept. 30 Oct. 15 Oct. 21 Oct. 31 Nov. 10

April/May( Even) Feb. 28 March 15 March 21 March 31 April 15

(b) Candidates shall submit their admission forms and fee for admission to the examination countersigned by the authorities as mentioned in the relevant Ordinances.For improvement of marks/division. the fee will be the same as prescribed for Private candidates and will be charged for each semester. 3. The following shall be the subjects out of which a candidate can offer one OR such other subjects as approved by the University:

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Persian, Sanskrit, History, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy. Public Administration, Sociology, Defence and Strategic Studies, Anthropological Linguistics and Punjabi Language, Religious Studies. Theatre and Television.,Social Work. Fine Arts, Music (Instrumental and Vocal),Folk Art and Culture, Psychology, Dance, Education ,Journalism and Mass Communication, Gurumat Sangeet, Sikh Studies & Buddhist Studies.

2 4. (i) The medium of examination for subjects in the Faculty of languages shall be the language concerned and for other subjects English or Punjabi. (ii) The medium of examinations for M.A. Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Folk Art Culture and Theatre and Television, shall be Punjabi, English and Hindi. Provided that candidates for M.A. Sanskrit and M.A. Persian examination shall be permitted at their option .to offer medium of examination as under: M.A. Sanskrit Sanskrit or Hindi or Punjabi M.A. Persian Persian or Urdu or Punjabi.

The Ordinances for the courses being run in the department of Religious Studies are recommended in the Board of Studies according to the RUSA Scheme as follows: 5. The Syllabus of M.A. Religious Studies Part I , M.A. Sikh Studies Part I , M.A. Buddhist Studies Part I Semester I and II is divided into three Sections/Units A B & C. Instructions are recommended for the paper setters and the candidates accordingly. 6. The whole course is of 100 Marks out of which 25 Marks are for Internal Assessment and 75 Marks are for External examination. Internal Assessment (25 Marks) are further divided into three portions i.e. 5 marks for attendance, 10 marks for assignment and 10 marks for Internal test for two times (5+5).

Note: The Internal Assessment will he formulated and sent to COE as per prescribed schedule. failing which the result of concerned candidates will be shown as RL. 7. There will be no condition of passing papers for promotion from odd semester to even semester in an Academic Session. To qualify for admission to 2nd year of the Course, the candidate must have passed 50% of total papers of the two semesters of the I st year. A candidate placed under reappear in any paper, will be allowed two chances to clear the reappear, which shall be available within consecutive two years/chances i.e. to pass in a paper the candidate will have a total of three chances, one as regular student and two as reappear candidate. Provided that he shall have to qualify in all the papers prescribed for M.A. course within a period of four years from the date he joins the course. In case, he fails to do so within the prescribed period of four years as aforesaid he shall be declared fail. The examination of reappear papers of odd semester will be held with regular examination of the odd semester and reappear examination of the even semester will be held with regular examination of even semester. But if a candidate is placed under reappear in the last semester of the course, he will be provided chance to pass the reappear with the examination of the next semester, provided his reappear of lower semester does not go beyond next semester. It is understood that a reappear or failed candidate shall be allowed to take the examination in papers not cleared by him according to the date sheets of the semester examinations in which such papers may be adjusted. After completing two years of studies (i.e. four semester course) he shall not be admitted to any semester of the same course and will not have any privileges of a regular student. 8. The grace marks shall be allowed according to the general ordinances relating to 'Award of Grace Marks', These ordinance will apply to all the examination.

3 (i) Upto 1% of the total marks of Part-I and II examination shall be added to the aggregate of both Part -1 & 11 examinations to award a higher division/ 55% marks, to a candidate. (ii) Grace marks given shall be calculated on the basis of 1 % of total aggregate marks of all the written and practical papers of the examination concerned. Marks for viva-voce /internal assessment /sessional work/skill in teaching /any addition al/optional subject shall not be taken into account for this purpose. If a fraction works out to half or more, it shall count as one mark and fraction less than half be ignored. (iii) To pass in one or more written papers or subjects, and /or to make up the aggregate to pass the examination but not in practical, sessional work, internal assessment, viva-voce and skill in teaching. *9. Three weeks after the termination of the examination or as soon as thereafter as possible the Registrar shall publish a list of candidates who have passed the examination of each semester. Each successful candidate in Semester-I, Semester- II, SemesterIII and Semester-IV examinations shall receive a certificate of having passed that examination. A list of successful candidates in the Part-II examination be arranged in three Divisions according to Ordinance 10 and the division obtained by the candidate will be stated in his Degree. ------

For M.A. Social Work onlv : After M.A. Final examination. Block Field work of eight week should be completed by each student For the purpose of Block Field Work. the students will be placed in an institution/agency/organization. It shall be on the satisfactory completion of the block field work that student shall be eligible for the award of M.A. degree in Social Work. In case of having completed the required Block Field Work the student shall be required to produce a certificate from the institution/Agency/Organization to that effect. It is understood that the assigned institution/Agency/Organization shall continue informing the Head of the Department fortnightly about the progress of the Candidate. The students shall also submit 50% field work concurrent reports during each year in order to become eligible for the submission of the comprehensive field work report and for appearing in the theory papers in each of the two years. Concurrent field work will be of 100 marks in each year out of this 50 marks are allotted for viva- voce examination and 50 marks are allotted to the field work report. .

10. Successful candidate who obtains 75% or more of the aggregate marks in Part- 1 and Part- II examination taken together shall be declared to have passed the examination with distinction and who obtain 60% or more the aggregate marks shall be placed in first division. Those who obtain 50% or more but less than 60% shall be placed in the second division and all below 50% shall be placed in the third division. 11. The examination in M.A.Part- I shall be open to a person who at least one academic year previously. **(i) has passed graduation in any Faculty having obtained 50% marks. (ii) Candidate belonging to the following categories shall be allowed relaxation of 5% in the aggregate percentage: (a) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. (b) Physically Handicapped, provided that they produce a medical certificate that they have atleast 40% physical disability.

4 ** For M.A. Part-1 Sikh Studies, the percentage shall be 45%.

** For M.A. Part-1 Philosophy, the percentage shall be 45%.

12. Candidate shall submit their application forms for admission to the Ist Semester and thereafter the 2nd Semester examination duly countersigned by the Head of the Department/Principal of the College along with a certificate from the Head of the Department/Principal of the college that the candidate satisfies the following requirements:

(a) has been on the rolls of the University Teaching Department/college throughout the academic term preceding the semester examination and; (b) Of having good moral character; and (c) Every candidate will be required to attend 75% attendance of the number of periods delivered in each paper from the date of the candidate's admission to the department/college. In the Department where there is separate period for Guided Library Reading. the attendance for period. like the attendance of each paper. shall be 75% and will be considered like a paper of separated Unit. (d) Has been admitted to the examination as reappear/failed candidate, under the ordinances/statutes. Note: (a) In case of students, whose names are struck off on account of non-payment of fee, their periods, for the time they were not on the rolls, shall not be accounted for. (b) The shortage in the attendance of lectures of the candidate will he condoned as per rules made by the University from time to time.

13. The Part-II (3rd semester and thereafter the 4th semester) examination shall be open to any person who has passed Part-I examination in full or has cleared at least 50% of the papers of two semesters of the 1st year from this University. OR *has passed Part-I examination in the subject offered from the Punjab/Guru Nanak Dev University ; provided that he has offered the same papers in Part-I as are available in this University. A candidate who has passed Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (annual) course from this University shall be eligible for admission to Master of Journalism and Mass Communication Part-II 3rd Semester examination if he satisfies the following requirements for each semester:- (A) (i) has been on the rolls of the University/College throughout the academic term preceding the Semester examination. (ii) has not discontinued his studies for more than one year after passing Part-I examination.

* In the case of candidates who have passed Part-I examination from the Panjah, Guru Nanak Dev University. the marks obtained by them in Part-1 examination shall be counted towards the division

5 of successful candidate of Part-II examination of this University by increasing or reducing the marks obtained.

* (iii) Every candidate will be required to attend minimum 75% lectures/periods** delivered to that class in each paper.

The college/department shall be required to deliver atleast 75% of the total number of lectures prescribed for each paper. Teaching/Seminars/Tutorial Guided Library Reading Period of 1 hour's duration - 1 Attendance Practical one period of 2-3 hour duration 1 Attendance In the Departments, where there is separate period for Guided Library Reading , the attendance of period ,like the attendance of each paper, shall be 75% and will be considered like paper of seperate Unit.

(iv) Has been admitted to the examination as reappear/fialed candidate under the ordinance/statutes. Note: (a) In case of students, whose names are struck off on account of non-payment fee, their periods for the time they were not on the roles shall not be accounted for. (b) The shortage in the attendance of lectures of the candidate will be condoned as per rules made by the University from time to time. ------

* Note: Teaching Weeks in an academic year = 25 Required Credit Hours(CH) per week for student = 25

1 Credit Hours (CI-I)=I Lecture Contact Hour (LCH) = I Seminars/tutorial/Guided /library Reading Contact Hour (STORCH) =2 Practical Contact Hours (PCH) ** A student who was debarred from appearing in an examination owing to shortage in the number of lectures delivered in all subject (s) shall be permitted to complete his lectures in the next session and to appear in the examination within the period prescribed in the Ordinances for appearing as late University/College student.

6 M.A. BUDDHIST STUDIES, PART-I

(Semester I & II) 2014 - 2015 and 2015 – 2016 Sessions

OUTLINES OF TESTS

There are eight papers in M.A. (Buddhist Studies) Part-I. Each paper carries 100 marks. External examination is of 75 marks and has three hours duration. 25 Marks are allotted for Internal Assessment. Stipulated teaching hours for each paper are 125.

Semester – I

Paper Nos. Name of the Papers Marks

PAPER I Early History of Buddhism 75

PAPER II History of Punjabi Literature & Culture 75

PAPER III Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy 75

PAPER IV Origin & Development of Sikhism 75

Semester – II

Paper Nos. Name of the Papers Marks

PAPER V Spread of Buddhism in India & Abroad 75

PAPER VI History of Pali & Buddhist Sanskrit Literature 75

PAPER VII Buddhist Philosophical Schools 75

PAPER VIII Introduction to Sikh Scripture 75

7 PAPER I EARLY HISTORY OF BUDDHISM

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment: 25 Time: 3 hrs. Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

1 The question paper is to be divided into three Sections A,B & C. For Section A of the question paper the examiner would set four questions covering Section A & Section B of the syllabus. Out of the four questions two questions are to be attempted by the candidates Each question carries 10 marks. (10+10 =20) 2 In section B of the question paper 7 questions are to be asked from the whole syllabus. Out of 7 questions 5 questions are to be answered by the candidates. Each question carries 5 marks. (5X5=25) 3 In section C of the paper the examiner would ask 15 objective type questions from the whole syllabus. All the questions in section C are compulsory. Each question carries 2 marks. (15X2 = 30)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

Candidates will have to answer two questions out of four questions . Each question carries 10 marks. 5 questions out of 7 are to be answered in section B of the questions paper and each question carries 5 marks. The whole of Section C is compulsory. The candidates will answer 15 objective type questions. Each question carries two marks.

SECTION A

Sources of the History of Buddhism & Background of the and Origins of Buddhism Origins of Buddhism

1) Sources of the History of Buddhism – Indigenous (Archaeological, Literary) and Foreign. 2) India during the time of the Buddha (Social, Political & Religious Situation). 3) Life of Siddhartha Gautama: Birth, Renunciation, Dharmacakrapravartana and Mahaparinirvana. 4) Expansion of Buddhism during the life time of the Buddha.

8 SECTION B

Royal Patronage and the Laity and Buddhist Councils

1) Bimbisara, Ajatasatru, Asoka, Menander and Kaniska. 2) Position and Contribution of the Lay-devotees. 3) Historicity of the first three Councils (Sangitis) and their importance. 4) The Fourth Buddhist Councils and the rise of Mahayana.

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B).

RECOMMENDED READINGS 1. E. Lamotte, History of Indian Buddhism, Institute Orientaliste, Paris, 1988. 2. E. J. Thomas, Life of the Buddha, London, 1956. 3. S. Senagupta, Buddhism in the Classical Age, Sandeep Publication, Delhi, 1985. 4. H. Kern, Manual of Indian Buddhism, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1989. 5. P. V. Bapat, (Ed.), 2500 Years of Buddhism, Publication Division, Delhi, 1956. 6. B. M. Barua, A History of Pre-Buddhistic Indian Philosophy, Reprint by Motilal Banarasi Dass, Delhi, 1970 7. G. C. Pande, Studies in the Origins of Buddhism, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1957. 8. -do-, Bauddha Dharma ke Vikas Ka Itihas, Hindi Samiti, Suchana Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 1963. 9. A. K. Warder, Indian Buddhism, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1970. 10. Sangharakshita, A Survey of Buddhism, The Indian Institute of World Culture, Bangalore, 1966. 11. Edward Conze, History of Buddhist Thought in India, George Allien & Unwin, London, 1962. 12. L. M. Joshi, Studies in the Buddhistic Culture of India, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1957. 13. K. T. S. Sarao, Origin and Nature of Ancient Indian Buddhism, The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation, Taiwan, 2004. 14. _-do-, (Ed.), A Text Book of the History of Theravada Buddhism, Department of Buddhist Studies, Delhi University, Delhi, 1995. 15. R. C. Majumdar, “Sources of Indian History,” in R. C. Majumdar et al; The Vedic Age, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Bombay, 1971: 47-65. 16. Peter Harvey, An Introduction to Buddhism, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2004.

9 17. Rahul Sankrityayana, Buddhacarya, Mahabodhi Sabha, Sarnath, Banaras, 1952. 18. E. Zurcher, Buddhism Its Origin and Spread in Words Maps and Pictures, London, 1962. 19. S. R. Goyal, A History of Indian Buddhism, Kusumanjali Prakashan, Meerut, 1987. 20. K.L. Hazra, The Buddhist Annals and Chronicles of South East Asia, Delhi, 1986. 21. Louis Dela Vallee Poussin, The Buddhist Councils, K. P. Bagchi & Company, Calcutta, 1976. 22 e/H NhH n?;H ;okU, Gkosh p[ZX Xow dk T[dGZt, ;[Gkn ns/ gsB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 2007H

*** PAPER II HISTORY OF PUNJABI LITERATURE & CULTURE

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment: 25 Time: 3 hrs. Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

10 SECTION A

Culture: Theoretical Aspects and Punjabi Culture: Historical Perspective

1) Culture: Definition & Specific Features. 2) Prominent Elements of Culture. 3) Transformation of Culture. 4) Punjabi Culture: Geographical outlines. 5) Primary sources of Punjabi Culture. 6) Distinctive features of Punjabi Culture.

SECTION B

Formation of Punjabi Culture and Folk Beliefs & Customs

1) Family, marriage and relationships. 2) Punjabi Language. 3) Punjabi Culture and its expansion throughout the world. 4) Folk Beliefs and its main features. 5) Customs and Rituals – Birth, Marriage and Death. 6) Fairs and Festivals.

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B).

RECOMMENDED READINGS

1. Allan Dundes, Essays in folkloristics.. 2. J. R. Bosewell, Fundamentals of Folk Literature. 3. Richard M. Darson, Folklore and Folk life. 4. H. A. Kraape, The Science of Folklore. 5. Raymind Williams, Culture, Fontana, Paperback, London. 6 HNhH nkoH ftB'd, ;z;feqsh s/ gzikph ;z;feqsh, b'erhs, gqek;aB, ;ojzd. 7 Hr[opy;a f;zx cao?Ie, ;fGnkuko ns/ gzikph ;fGnkuko, dh gzikph okJhNoia e'nkgo/fNt ;';kfJNh fbwfNv, b[fXnkDk. 8H i;ftzdo f;zx, gzikph ;fGnkuko L gSkD-fuzBQ, g[Bhs gqek;aB, gfNnkbk.

11 9H ihs f;zx i';ah, b'eXkok s/ gzikph b'eXkok, tkfo;a ;akj ckT{v/I;aB, nzfwqs;o. 10H okitzs e"o, ftnkj d/ b'erhs, ftfGzB gfog/y, b'erhs gqek;aB, uzvhrVQ. 11H y'i gfsqek (gzikph ;fGnkuko ft;a/;a nze-42), gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk. 12H gzikph d[BhnK, ;fGnkuko ft;a/;a nze, Gk;ak ftGkr, gzikp, gfNnkbk. 13 r[ofdnkb f;zx, gzikp d/ w/b/ ns/ fsT[jko, gqek;aB ftGkr, Gkos ;oeko, fdZbh.

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PAPER III INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment: 25 Time: 3 hrs. Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

SECTION A

Pre Buddhistic Indian Philosophy and Basic Philosophical Teachings of the Buddha

1) Pre-Buddhist Philosophical Thought (Upanisadic and Carvaka Philosophy).

12 2) Buddhism: Religion or Philosophy. 3) Four Noble Truths (including the Eight Fold Path), Pratityasamutpada, Nirvana. 4) Budddha’s view of the world: World as Samsara with three characteristics (Anityata, Anatmata, Dukkhata) whose movement (Gati) is determined by Karma.

SECTION-B

Religio-philosophical Interpretation of Buddhism and Buddhist Siddhas and Tantrayana

1) Theravada and Mahayana. 2) Ideals of Life: Bodhisattva, Arahata, Pratyeka-Buddha and Sammasambuddha (Tathagata). 3) History of the Buddhist Siddhas and their influence on Indian Thought. 5) Tantricism – Vajrayana, Mantrayana, Tantrayana.

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B).

RECOMMENDED READINGS

1. Bikkhu J. Kashyapa, Abhidhamma Philosophy, Bhartiya Vidya Prakashan, Delhi, 1982. 2. Narada Thera, A Manual of Abhidhamma Philosophy, Vajirarama, Colombo, 1960. 3. B. M. Barua, A History of Pre-Buddhistic Indian Philosophy, Reprint by Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1970. 4. Narada Mahathera, Budha and His Teachings, Vajirarama, Colombo, 1973. 5. R. Spance Hardy, A Manual of Buddhism, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1995. 6. A. B. Keith, Religion and Philosophy of the Vedas and Upanisadas, 2 Vols., Reprint, Delhi, 1976. 7. K. Venkataramanan, Nagarjuna’s Philosophy, Motilal Banarasidass, New Delhi, 1978. 8. Sempa Dorjee (Tr. & Ed.), Caurasi Siddhon ka Vrtanta (Hindi), Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Saranath, 1998. 9. K. N. Jayatilke, Early Buddhist Theory of Knowledge, Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi. 10. S. N. Dasgupta, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, Cambridge1922. 11. Mahendra P. Mittal, Buddhist Sects and Philosophies, Low Price Publications, Delhi, 2003.

13 12. Karl Potter (Ed.), Encyclopaedia of Indian Philosophies, Vol. VII, Abhidharma Buddhism to AD 150, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi. 13. ______, Encyclopaedia of Indian Philosophies, Vol. VIII, Buddhist Philosophy from 100 to 350 AD, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1999. 14. P. Lakshmi Narasu, The Essence of Buddhism, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1996. 15. Hardyal, Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit Literature, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975. 16. Junjiro Takakusu, Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1998. 17. David J. Kalupahana, Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analyses, The University Press of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1976. 18. N. Dutta, Aspects of Mahayana Buddhism and Its relation to Hinayana, Calcutta Oriental Series, vo. XXIII, Calcutta, 1930. 19. Baladeva Upadhyaya, Bauddh Darshan Mimansa (Hindi), Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi, 1956. 20. S. B. Dasgupta, An Introduction to Tantric Buddhism, University of Calcutta, Calcutta, 1974. 21. P. C. Bagachi, “Cult of the Buddhist Siddhacaryas,” in H. Bhattacharyya (Ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vol. IV, Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, 1975.

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PAPER IV ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SIKHISM

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment: 25 Time: 3 hrs Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper .

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

14 2 In section B of the question paper 7 questions are to be asked from the whole syllabus. Out of 7 questions 5 questions are to be answered by the candidates. Each question carries 5 marks. (5X5=25) 3 In section C of the paper the examiner would ask 15 objective type questions from the whole syllabus. All the questions in section C are compulsory. Each question carries 2 marks. (15X2 = 30)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

Origin and Rise of Sikhism and Sikh Traditions

1) Contemporary situation before the advent of Guru Nanak Dev 2) Sikh Religion: Origins, and Distinctive Features, 3) Brief Life Sketch of Guru Nanak Dev 4) Brief Life Sketch of Guru Gobind Singh and the establishment of the Khalsa Panth.

SECTION B

Sikh Martyrdom and Socio-religious Movements and Guru Tegh Bahadur and Sikh Institutions

1) History of Sikh Martyrdom 2) Emergence of Socio-religious Movements-Namdhari and Singh Sabha Movements. 3) Guru Tegh Bahadur: His contribution to Sikh organization and thought. 4) Sikh Polity, Sangat and Kalsa.

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B).

RECOMMENDED READINGS

1. Harbans Singh : The Heritage of the Sikhs 2. I.B. Banerjee : Evolution of Khalsa (2 Volumes). 3. E.K. Marenco : The Transformation Of the Sikh Society

15 4. A.C. Banerjee : Guru Nanak and His Times 5. Avtar Singh : Ethics of the Sikhs 6. Teja Singh : Ideals and Institutions of Sikhism/Sikhs 7. Jodh Singh : The Religious Philosophy of Guru Nanak 8. Nripinder Singh : The Sikh Moral Tradition 9. Dalbir Singh Dhillon : Sikh Religion: Origin and Development 10. Ganda Singh (Ed.) : The Singh Sabha and Other Socio-religious Movements in Punjab 11. S.S. Ashok : Punjab dian Lehran 12. Dharam Singh :Sikh Theology of Liberation 13. Kapur Singh : Sikhism for Modern Man 14. J.S. Grewal : Historical Perspective on Sikh Identity 15. J.S. Grewal : Sikh Theology, Polity & Social Order 16. Teja Singh Ganda : A Short History of the Sikhs Singh 17. Harbans Singh : Essays in Honour of Ganda Singh 18. W.H. Mcleod : The Early Sikh Tradition 19. G.S.Talib : Guru Nanak-His Vision and Personality 20. Rajinder Kaur rohi : Semitic and Sikh Monotheism 21. Kanwaljit Singh : Political Philosophy of the Sikh Gurus.

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SEMESTER II

PAPER V SPREAD OF BUDDHISM IN INDIA AND ABROAD

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment: 25 Time: 3 hrs. Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

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V 3 In section C of the paper the examiner would ask 15 objective type questions from the whole syllabus. All the questions in section C are compulsory. Each question carries 2 marks. (15X2 = 30)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

SECTION A

Material Milieu at the time of the Buddha and Expansion of Buddhism in India

1) Material Milieu and the origins of Buddhism. 2) Causes leading to rise and expansion of Buddhism during the Buddha’s life. 3) Buddhism during Maurya and Sunga Period. 4) Buddhism during Kushana and Gupta Period.

SECTION B

Advent of Buddhism in South- East Asian Countries and Advent of Buddhism in Far- East and North Asian Countries

1) Sri Lanka and Myanmar (Burma). 2) Thailand and Cambodia. 3) China, Japan and Korea. 4) Tibet and Mongolia.

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B).

RECOMMENDED READINGS

1. W. W. Rockhill, The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of the Order, Sri Satguru Publications, Indian Books Centre, Delhi, 2004. 2. Sukumar Dutta, Buddhist Monks and Monastries of India: Their History & Their Contribution to Indian Culture, George Allien & Unwin, London, 1962.

17 3. -do-, Buddhism in East Asia, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Delhi, 1966. 4. K. L. Hazra, Royal Patronage of Buddhism in Ancient India, D. K. Publishers, Delhi, 1984. 5. -do-, History of Theravada Buddhism in South East Asia, Delhi, 1982. 6. A. F. Wright, Buddhism in Chinese History, Stanford, 1933. 7. N. Dutta, The Spread of Buddhism and the Buddhist Schools, Rajesh Publications, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi, 1980. 8. C. Hamilton, Buddhism in India, Ceylon, China and Japan, University of Chikago, 1931. 9. Romila Thapar, Asoka & the Decline of Mauryas, Oxford India Paperback, Delhi, 1998. 10. D. C. Ahir, Budhist Shrines in India, D. K. Publishers, Delhi. 11. P. Singh, Pramukha Boudha Tiratha Sthala (Hindi), Eastern Book Linkers, Delhi. 12. E. W. Adikaram, Early History of Buddhism in Ceylon, Colombo, 1946. 13. Robert C. Lester, Theravada Buddhism in South East Asia, Amn Artor, 1973. 14. N. R. Ray, An Introduction to the Study of Theravada Buddhism in Burma, Calcutta, 1946. 15. Walpola Rahula, History of Buddhism in Ceylon, Colombo, 1956. 16. L. P. Briggs, The Ancient Khmer Empire, Philadelphia, 1951. 17. J. F. Cady, Thailand, Burma, Laos and Cambodia, New Jersey, 1966. 18. R. S. Sharma, Material Milieu in Ancient India, Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi, 1983. 19. E. Zurcher, Buddhism Its Origin and Spread in Words, Maps and Pictures, London, 1962. 20. S. R. Goyal, A History of Indian Buddhism, Kusumanjali Prakashan, Meerut, 1987. 21. M. Dargay Eva, The Rise of Esoteric Buddhism in Tibet, Delhi, 1977-79. 22. K. T. S. Sarao & A. K. Singh (Ed.), A Text Book of Theravada Buddhism, Delhi, 2007.

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18 PAPER VI HISTORY OF PALI & BUDDHIST SANSKRIT LITERATURE

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment: 25 Time: 3 hrs. Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

SECTION A

History of Pali Literature: Pitaka and Anupitaka Literature and History of Pali Literature: Atthakatha and Manual Literature

1) Pitaka Literature: A general Introduction (Vinayapitaka. Suttapitaka, Abhidhammapitaka). 2) A general Introduction to Anupitaka Literature – the Milindapanha, the Petakopadesa and the Nettippakarana 3) Atthakatha and Manual Literature – Life and works of Buddhaghosa, Introduction to Visuddhimagga. 4) Life and contributions of Buddhadatta and Dhammapala.

19 SECTION-B

History of Buddhist Sanskrit Literature and History of Buddhist Sanskrit Literature

1) Origin and introduction of Sanskrit to Buddhist literature. 2) Avadana-Jataka Literature. 3) Brief History of Mahasanghika-Lokottaravada-Sarvastivada Literature – Mahavastu, Jnanaprasthana-sastra and Buddha-carita. 4) Brief History of Mahayana Sanskrit Literature – Saddharmapundarika-sutra, Vajracchedikaprajnaparmitasutra and Lankavatarasutra

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B).

RECOMMENDED READINGS

1. B. C. Law, A History of Pali Literature, Two Volumes, Bharatiya Publishing House, Varanasi, 1970. 2. M. Winternitze, A History of Indian Literature, Vol. II, Oriental Books, Reprint Corporation, Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi, 1968. 3. Bharat Singh Upadhyaya, Pali Sahitya Ka Itihasa, Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag, 1962. 4. Hajime Nakamura, Indian Buddhism, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1980. 5. W. Geiger, Pali Literature and Language, Calcutta University Publication, 1968. 6. K. L. Hazra, The Buddhist Annals and Chronicles of South East Asia, Delhi, 1986. 7. J. K. Nariman, A Literary History of Sanskrit Buddhism, reprint, Motilal Banarasidass, New Delhi, 1972. 8. Garronski, Studies about the Sanskrit Buddhist Literature, Delhi, 1967. 9. S. B. Shastri & S. Singh, Vajrachedikaprajnaparamita-sutra, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, 1978. 10. E. Conze, Vajrachedikaprajnaparamita-sutra, Rome, 1957. 11. Garronski, Studies about the Sanskrit Buddhist Literature, Delhi, 1967. 12. F. Edgerton, Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit: Grammar and Dictionary, Two Volumes, reprint, Delhi, 1977. 13. K. N. Jaytilleke, Early Buddhist Theory of Knowledge, Motilal Banarasidass, New Delhi, 1992. 14. Avadana Sataka, Darbhanga Sanskrit Edition. 15. S. C. Das (Ed), Avadanakalpalata, Calcutta, 1888-1918.

20 16. P. L. Vaidya, Saddhrmapundarika-sutra, Darbhanga Sanskrit Series, Darbhanga. 17. S. B. Shastri, (Ed.), Jnanaprasthana-sastra, Viswabharti, Santiniketan. 18. N. Dutta, Saddharmapundarik-sutra, Asiatic Society, Calcutta (Reprint), 1986. 19. Hardyal, Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit Literature, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975. 20. Acarya Narendra Deva, Bauddha Dharma Darshan (Hindi), Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 2001. 21. Baldeva Upadhyaya, Bauddh Darshan Mimansa (Hindi), Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi, 1956.

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PAPER VII BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHICAL SCHOOLS

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment: 25 Time: 3 hrs. Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

21 SECTION A

Theravada Philosophy and Sarvastivada Philosophy

1) Basic tenets of Theravada Buddhist Philosophy, Sila, Samadhi, Prajna, Brahmavihara. 2) Doctrine of Anatta, Karma and Rebirth. 3) Basic tenets of Sarvastivada Buddhist Philosophy - The Concept of Existence of three spans of Time, The Idea of Karitra. 4) Understanding the Concept of Asamskrta Dhamma-s namely Nirvana, Akasa, Pratisamkhyanirodha - Apratisamkhyanirodha.

SECTION B

Madhyamika Philosophy and Yogacara Philosophy

1) Basic features of Madhyamika Buddhist Philosophy. 2) Pratityasamutpada, Sunyata, Nirvana and Samsara. 3) Basic features of Vijnapti-matrata Philosophy. 4) Trividhaparinama – Alayavijnana, Manovijnana, Pravrittivijnana.

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B).

RECOMMENDED READINGS

1. Mahendra P. Mittal, Buddhist Sects and Philosophies, Low Price Publication, Delhi, 2003. 2. Karl Potter, (Ed.), Encyclopaedia of Indian Philosophies, Vol. VII, Abhidharma Buddhism to AD 150, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi. 3. -do-, Encyclopaedia of Indian Philosophies, Vol. VIII, Buddhist Philosophy from 100 to 350 AD, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1999. 4. Sanghasen Singh (Ed.) The Sarvastivada & Its Tradition, Department of Buddhist Studies, Delhi University, Delhi, 1994. 5. David J. Kalupahana, Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analyses, The University Press of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1976. 6. Rahula Sankrityayana, Bauddh Darshan, Kitab Mahal, New Delhi, 1992. 7. K. T. S. Sarao (Ed.), A Text Book of the History of Theravada Buddhism, Department of Buddhist Studies, Delhi University, Delhi, 1995.

22 8. P. Lakshmi Narasu, The Essence of Buddhism, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1996. 9. Hardyal, Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit Literature, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975. 10. Baldev Upadhyay, Baudh Darshan Mimansa, Varanasi, 1978. 11. T. R. V. Murti, The Central Philosophy of Buddhism: A Study of the Mahayamika Systems, George Allien & Unwin, London, 1962. 12. Satkari Mukerjee, The Buddhist Philosophy of Universal Flux, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975. 13. K. Bhattacharya, The Dialectical Methods of Nagarjuna (Vigrhavyavartani), Delhi, 1978. 14. D. J. Kalupahana, The Mulamadhyamaka-Karika of Nagarjuna: The Philosophy of Middle Way, Delhi, 1991. 15. A. K. Chaterjee, Yogacara: Idealism, B.H.U., Darshan Series, B.H.U.,Varanasi, 1966. 16. C. L. Tripathy, The Problem of Knowledge in Yogacara Buddhism, Bharat-Bharti, Banaras, 1972. 17. Wendy Doniger O’flaherty, Karma and Rebirth in Classical Indian Tradition, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1983. 18. Acarya Narendra Deva, Baudha Dharma Darshan (Hindi), Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 2001. 19. Rahula Walpola, What the Buddha Taught, Gordon Frasen, London, 1959.

*** PAPER VIII INTRODUCTION TO SIKH SCRIPTURE

Total teaching hours: 125 Max. Marks: 100 External Examination: 75 Internal Assessment Time: 3 hrs Pass Marks: 35% in the Paper . INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PAPER-SETTER

23 3 In section C of the paper the examiner would ask 15 objective type questions from the whole syllabus. All the questions in section C are compulsory. Each question carries 2 marks. (15X2 = 30)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

SECTION A

1) History of compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib 2) Structure and Contributors of the Guru Granth Sahib

3) Japuji- The Concept of Sachiar (Reality) 4) Sidh Gosti- Concept of Gurmukh (Ideal Man)

SECTION B

1) Barahmaha Tukhari 2) Sukhmani: Brahmgyani

3) Bani of Bhagat Kabir and Bhagat Ravidas- Social and Moral Perspective. 4) Bhattbani - Basic Concepts

SECTION C

Fifteen short answer-type questions covering the above Two sections (A& B). Recommended Readings

1) skoB f;zx L r[opkDh dhnK ftnkfynk gqDkbhnK 2) GkJh i'X f;zx L r[owfs fBoD: 3) GkJh tho f;zx L ;zE:k ;qh r[o{ rqzE ;kfjp (fibd gfjbh) 4) ;a/o f;zx L r[owfs do;aB 5) ;od{b f;zx eth;ao L f;Zy Xow do;aB 6) Rajinder Kaur Rohi Semitic and Sikh Monotheism. 7) Gurnek Singh : Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature 8) i;pho f;zx ;kpo : Grs epho ihtB s/ do;aB. 9) i;pho f;zx ;kpo : oftdk; pkDh pj[ gZyh nfXn?B. i;pho f;zx ;kpo f;Zy Xow nfXn?B gZso ftjko e'o;. 10) :

24 11) Darshan Singh : A Study of Bhakta Ravidasa 12) Rajinder Kaur Rohi : Japuji Sahib: Text and Translation ***