Philosophy of Mahamakut Buddhist University
Philosophy of Graduate School of Vajiranyanavarorasa
“Encouragement of education, leaning and research for gaining knowledge and characters Commitment of Graduate School of Vajiranyanavarorasa”
 
 Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Philosophy of M.A. in Buddhist Studies Program
“The program emphasizes student-centered learning outcomes, cultivates individuals and society based on the Buddha’s Wisdom and applies research to train graduates possessed knowledge and moral integrity.”
 
 Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Philosophy of Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies
The program decodes the state of the Dhamma paradigm based on the Tipitaka, emphasizes living a life rooted in the right livelihood and applies knowledge and virtues to foster societal development in the disruptive age.
 
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Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Philosophy of M.A. in Buddhist Studies Program
“The program emphasizes student-centered learning outcomes, cultivates individuals and society based on the Buddha’s Wisdom and applies research to train graduates possessed knowledge and moral integrity.”
M.A. Course’s Objectives
The program aims to produce master’s degree graduates with the following qualifications:
Profound Understanding of Buddhist Teachings
Innovative Knowledge and Digital Application
Buddhist Leadership and Social Responsibility
 
 M.A. Curriculum Structure
Number of credits
Total of 36 credits throughout the course
Curriculum Structure
| List | Number of credits | 
| Basic supplementary courses (non-credit) | (6) | 
| Course Work – Compulsory courses at the graduate level – Major Courses – Elective Courses | 24 9 12 3 | 
| Thesis | 12 | 
| Total Number of Credits | 36 | 
Course Outlines of M.A. in Buddhist Studies
| Basic courses not counted credits GS 41001 Buddhist Revolution GS 41002 Pali and English for Buddhist Study | 
| Course Work Compulsory Courses for Graduate School Level GS 41103 Science in the Tipitaka GS 41104 Buddhist Research Methodology GS 41105 Buddhist Meditation Study Major Courses GS 41206 Vital Foundation of the Buddha’s Teachings GS 41207 Life Management in Buddhist Way GS 41208 Leadership in Buddhist Psychology GS 41209 Buddhist Methods for Religious Propagation Elective courses (Select one of these four subjects) GS 41310 Buddhist Arts on the Suvarnabhumi Civilization Route GS 41311 Seminar on Buddhist Organization GS 41312 Public Mind in Buddhist Approach GS 41313 Buddhist Ethics for Living | 
Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies (English Program)
Philosophy of Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies
The program decodes the state of the Dhamma paradigm based on the Tipitaka, emphasizes living a life rooted in the right livelihood and applies knowledge and virtues to foster societal development in the disruptive age.
Ph.D. Course’s Objectives
The qualifications of the graduates include the following:
Buddhist Research & Innovation
Integration of Buddhism & Sciences
Wisdom, Sacrifice & Social Responsibility
M.A. Curriculum Structure
Number of Credits
Total of 57 credits throughout the course
Curriculum Structure
| List | Number of credits | 
| Basic supplementary courses (non-credit) Basic courses (non-credit) | (6) (6) | 
| Course Work – Compulsory courses at the graduate level – Major courses – Elective courses | 21 9 9 3 | 
| Dissertation | 36 | 
| Total Number of Credits | 57 | 
Course Outlines of Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies
| Basic courses in Buddhism (non-credit) GS 61001 Seminar on Buddhist Development in Empirical Approach GS 61002 Technical Terms in Buddhism Compulsory course (non-credit) Students are required to study the following non-credit courses: GS 61103 Pali Analysis for the Tipitaka Study GS 61104 Practical English for Buddhist Study Compulsory course Students are required to complete 9 credits in the following subjects: GS 61205 Seminar on Tipitaka in Innovation Approach GS 61206 Buddhist Meditation Study GS 61207 Advanced Research Methodology in Buddhist Approach Major course Students are required to complete 9 credits in the following subjects: GS 61308 Buddhist Complex Crisis Solution GS 61309 Digitization of Propagation of Buddhism GS 61310 Decodology in the Buddhist Equilibration Elective course Students are required to complete 3 credits in the following subjects: GS 61411 Arts and Culture Enhancement in Buddhist Approach 61412 Buddhist Way on the King’s Science GS 61413 Soft Skills in Buddhism GS 61414 Bodhisatology GS 61415 Life Management in Buddhist Way Research Students are required to register for a dissertation of 36 credits as follow: GS 61517 Dissertation 
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During the courses, students must be spent full time in resident study at Mahamakut Buddhist University or based on the assignment of administrative members of the curriculum.
 
 Phrarajsuddhivajiramedhi, Asst.Prof.Dr.
Dean of Graduate School of Vajiranyanavarorasa

Lecturer
Phrarajavinaiyavajiramethee, Dr.

Lecturer
Phramaha Khanob Khethong, Dr.

Lecturer
Phrakhrupalad Chotipath Acharashubho (Thepha), Asst.Prof.Dr.

Lecturer
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Suvin Ruksat

Lecturer
Dr.Kitsuchin Ponsen

Lecturer
Dr.Chompoonuch Changcharoen

Lecturer
Dr.Chetnitipath Promchin

Lecturer
Dr.Santirat Phuangmali

Lecturer
Dr.Piyawan Thatsananchalee
