Buddhist Purpose in Life
GL 101 Buddhist Cosmology
A study of cosmology in Buddhism, the knowledge about planes of existence (the sensual-plane, the form-plane, the formless plane), constituents features and lifespan of the world and the universe, the nature of life, the world and rebirth, human genesis, the rise and fall of human lifespan in proportion to human morality and case studies illustrating the working of the Law of Karma. Study of these subjects is intended to bring forth Right View, enabling one to live a righteous life according to Buddhist principles, and have the Triple Gem as one’s refuge.
GL 102 The Hereafter
A Study of the Buddhist Law of Karma, the twelve categories of Karma, cases studies about the working of law of Kama, and the Tenfold Path of Unwholesomeness [akusalakammapatha] as the cause of rebirth in the Hell Realm in order to bring about conscience [hiri and ottappa]. Also there will be a study of the Tenfold Path of wholesomeness [kusalakammapatha] and the Ten of forms of Meritorious Action [puññakiriyavatthu] as the cause of rebirth in the heaven realms in order to inspire student to do good deeds.
MEDITATION
MD 101 Meditation1: Basic knowledge of meditation
Basic knowledge concerning the importance, meaning, categories and levels of meditation, scientific evidence concerning meditation, the benefits of medition, the nature of the mind and the bases of mind and including introductory principles of Dhammakaya Meditation.
MD 102 Meditation 2: Principles of Meditation Practice
A study of the principles of meditation practice, physical and mental adjustment, placing the mind, knowledge and visualization of the meditation object, the maintenance of the object of meditation, use of a mantra allowing the student to practice the principles learned for meditation in daily life.