The Mahavihara Dhamma-vinaya University was ceremonially opened on the 12th of June 2016. It is located near Bodawnagone Village, Hmawbi Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Objectives The main objective of the University is to bring out the virtuous monks, well-versed in Buddhist scriptures and foreign languages applicable in propagating and promoting the Buddha’s sasana. There goes a Buddha’s pavacana “Sīlaparidhota pānñā pānñā paridhotam sīlem”, meaning, “Morality is cleansed by wisdom and vice versa”. In other words, wisdom and morality should always go together. Hence, the Mahavihara Dhamma-vinaya University aims at producing many more virtuous, learned monks who can follow the Vinaya strictly and undertake missionary works in foreign countries. The objective of establishing this university is not merely offering degree programmes as it is done in any other national university. This is an institution that has been established, to conduct advanced Buddhist studies and to co-ordinate with the Buddhist universities and other academic institutions which offer studies of Buddhism and related subjects all over the world in the fields of research, training, spiritual practice and education based on Buddhism. To achieve these objectives, teaching methodology and discipline shall be in accordance with the words of the Elders (Orthodox Bhikkhus): “Live and Practice in Buddhist traditional Ways, teach in Modern Methods”. History The Mahavihara Dhamma-vinaya University originates from the wish of Most Ven. Vijjananda who is Presiding Sayadaw of Mahāvihāra Pariyatti Learning Center. His effort to develop the Mahavihara Forest Monastery has begun since 1364 Myanmar Era (the year of establishment can be more easily memorized by such mnemonic as “Icchasaya hnit coja Mahāvihā ti” or in the year 2546 sasana Era) (this also can be easily memorized by “kyi pwar lo thu kyaung gyi htu sayanbhu sasanā” (2002 A D). The Working Committee of the Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University was formed at the first meeting held on the full moon of Wagaung, 1377 Myanmar Era (21st July 2015). The committee comprises scholars from various fields and well-wishers from the Rakhapura Missionary Organization. After a series of meetings on academic, administrative and financial affairs, the opening date of the university was decided to be 12th June 2016. The name of the university was chosen as Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University . Hence it can be said that Mahāvihāra Pariyatti Learning Center gives birth to Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University. Faculty At present, the education of the Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University is provided by five faculties. Faculty of Pariyatti Faculty of Paripatti Faculty of Missionary Faculty of Social Science Faculty of Language Studies Admission Silaparidhota Panna , Panna Paridhotam Silam Mahavihara Dhamma-Vinaya University Invitation of Admission to the Mahavihara Dhamma-Vinaya University The Mahavihara Dhamma-Vinaya University was founded on 12 June 2016 with the motto of orthodox elders,“Live in a traditional way but learn through a modern methodology”, with a view to producing a virtuous learned monks . The courses for the 2018-19 academic year are to be opened on 4 June 2018. The diploma entrance examination is to be held for three days from 2nd to 4th May 2018 (from the 3rd to the 5th waning days of Kason, 1380 ME). The Qualifications of Diploma Candidates (for the 2018-19 academic year) The candidates must – not be older than 30 years but with 10 vassas (rains-retreat) already attained, observe the Vinaya rules strictly and love the Sasana so dearly, be free from the physical handicaps and be able to stay at the hostel inside the precincts of the university. (A) The monks who are the holders of a Dhammacariya degree conferred by a governmental university or by a religious association or by a private Pariyatti Learning-center or who are the holders of the Samane Kyaw ( Sasanalankara) degree or who are the holders of the Mahavidu degree or the successful candidates in the Pathamagyi religious examination with a thorough knowledge of the prescribed texts for the Dhammacariya course must sit for the interview as follows. (B)The monks who are the matriculated, undergraduates and graduates can sit for the entrance examination. However, they must answer the questions on the Vinaya_- the Patimokkha and Dvematika Patimokkha with their meanings on the first day and the definitions of the Vinaya on the second day as follows. (B)All the candidates from (A) and (B) groups must sit for the written examination (two sets of questions) for their English proficiency ( with an interview if necessary) . The students who get eligibility to the diploma class must take two four-month semesters for Dip-in-B. Dh and then three four-month semesters for B. A(B. Dh). Remarks: English is to be used as the medium of instruction at the diploma level and above so all the monks produced from this university can deal with anyone in English for propagation of Buddha Sasana. The application form must be submitted by 30th April annually. The application forms and sample questions for the diploma entrance examination are available at the following places and persons . 1. The Department of Students’ Affairs, Mahavihara Dhamma-Vinaya University, 2. www.mdumyanmar.org and www.facebook.mahavihara dhammavinayauniversity, 3. Rector Sayadaw, Mahavihara Dhamma-Vinaya University, 4. Dr Han Win, Pro-rector, Mahavihara Dhamma-Vinaya University, 5. Professor U Nyan Win Htet , 6. Professor Dr.Saw Mra Aung , 7. Registrar U Ko Ko Naing , Academic Programmes (Vinayo nāma Buddha Sāsanassa Œyu) The primary objective of our university is to bring out the virtuous monks, well-versed in Buddhist Scriptures and foreign languages for propagation and promotion of Buddha Sasana. Producing monks who follow the Vinaya strictly and undertakes missionary works in foreign countries With such perspective, the university will encourage the scholars to become well versed in Buddhist scriptures and experience the profundity of Dhamma and Vinaya through spiritual practice. Pre-diploma courseDiploma courseB.A courseM.A and PhD Pre-diploma course Pre-diploma course ( 18 months course ) In view of increasing interest in the academic study of Buddhism, the Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University is offering Pre-diploma course that focus on the English related to Pitaka and English language proficiency which is Medium of Instruction at the diploma class and higher classes. Diploma course Diploma course ( 1 year course ) , Dip in (Dhamma-Vinaya) The Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University is also offering Diploma courses that focus on the fundamental understanding of Buddhist history, culture and doctrines as well as General English PRYT-101 (Introduction to Vinaya Paṭika) Introduction to Vinaya Pātimokkha rules The requisites allowed for monks ( in brief ) PRYT-102 (Introduction to Suttanta Piṭaka ) PRYT-103 (Introduction to Abhidhamma Piṭaka ) PRPT-101 (Samatha ) PRPT-102 (Vipassana ) PALI-101 (Pali Grammar) ENG- 101 (English) HIST- 101 (Buddhist History) MISN- 101 (Missionary Works) PRYT-111 (Introduction to Vinaya Paṭika) II PRYT-112 (Introduction to Suttanta Paṭika) II PRYT-113 (Introduction to Abhidhamma Paṭika) II PRPT-111 (Samatha ) II PRPT-112 (Vipassana) II PRPT-112 (Vipassana) II PALI-111 (Pali Grammar) II ENG- 111 (English) HIST- 111 (Buddhist History) MISN- 111 (Missionary Works) Undergraduate Course ( Two year course ), B.A (Dhamma-Vinaya) In view of increasing interest in the academic study of Buddhism, Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University is offering undergraduate courses that focus on the fundamental understanding of Buddhist history, culture and doctrines as well as English language. Course Name: Bachelor of Arts in Dhamma-Vinaya Duration of the Course: 2 years B.A ( Dhamma-Vinaya) SEMESTER I Course Description PRYT- 1001 Selected study of Vinaya PRYT- 1002 Selected study of Suttanta PRYT- 1003 Selected study of Abhidhama PRPT- 1001 Practical aspect of Samatha PRPT- 1002 Practical aspect of Vipassana PALI -1001 Pāḷi Grammar ENG - 1001 English HIST- 1001 Buddhist History MISN-1001 Missionary Works To be awarded the Bachelor, two semesters must be completed. Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of the classes and pass an individual examination in each subject. Failed examinations may be repeated once. Assessment of the student’s performance is based on a maximum of 100 points per course, comprised of 35 points for Internal Marks (assignments, presentations and tutorial etc.), 15 points for Teacher’s Assessment and 50 points for the end-of-term Final Examinations. The minimum passing mark for each course is a score of 50. Course Name: Bachelor of Arts in Dhamma-Vinaya Duration of the Course: 2 year B.A ( Dhamma-Vinaya) SEMESTER II Course Description PRYT- 1011 Selected study of Vinaya PRYT- 1012 Selected study of Suttanta PRYT- 1013 Selected study of Abhidhama PRPT- 1011 Practical aspect of Samatha PRPT- 1012 Practical aspect of Vipassana PALI - 1011 Pāḷi Grammar ENG - 1011 English HIST - 1011 Buddhist History MISN -1011 Missionary Works To be awarded the Bachelor, two semesters must be completed. Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of the classes and pass an individual examination in each subject. Failed examinations may be repeated once. Assessment of the student’s performance is based on a maximum of 100 points per course, comprised of 35 points for Internal Marks (assignments, presentations and tutorial etc.), 15 points for Teacher’s Assessment and 50 points for the end-of-term Final Examinations. The minimum passing mark for each course is a score of 50. FIRST SEMESTER PRYT-1001 (Vinaya) PRYT-1001 (Vinaya) Topic for Study Pattimokkha rules Practical aspect of Vinaya PRYT-1002 (Suttanta) PRYT-1003 (Abhidhamma) PRPT-1001 (Samatha) PRPT-1002 (Vippasanā ) PALI-1001 (Pāḷi Grammar) ENG-1001 (English) HIST-1001 ( Buddhist History ) MISN-1001 (Missionary Works) SECOND SEMESTER PRYT-1011 (Vinaya) PRYT-1011 (Vinaya) PRYT-1012 (Suttanta) PRYT-1013 (Abhidhamma) PRPT-1011 (Samatha) PRPT-1012 (Vippasanā ) PALI-1011 (Pāḷi Grammar) ENG-1011 (English) HIST-1011 ( Buddhist History ) MISN-1011 (Missionary Works) Course Name: Bachelor in Dhamma-Vinaya Duration of the Course: 2 year B.A ( Dhamma-Vinaya SEMESTER III Course Description PRYT- 2001 Selected study of Vinaya PRYT- 2002 Selected study of Suttanta PRYT- 2003 Selected study of Abhidhama PRPT- 2001 Practical aspect of Samatha PRPT- 2002 Practical aspect of Vipassana PALI - 2001 Pāḷi Grammar ENG - 2001 English HIST- 2001 Buddhist History MISN-2001 Missionary Works To be awarded the Bachelor, two semesters must be completed. Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of the classes and pass an individual examination in each subject. Failed examinations may be repeated once. Assessment of the student’s performance is based on a maximum of 100 points per course, comprised of 35 points for Internal Marks (assignments, presentations and tutorial etc.), 15 points for Teacher’s Assessment and 50 points for the end-of-term Final Examinations. The minimum passing mark for each course is a score of 50. Course Name: Bachelor in Dhamma-Vinaya Duration of the Course: 2 year B.A ( Dhamma-Vinaya) SEMESTER IV Course Description PRYT- 2011 Selected study of Vinaya PRYT- 2012 Selected study of Suttanta PRYT- 2013 Selected study of Abhidhama PRPT- 2011 Practical aspect of Samatha PRPT- 2012 Practical aspect of Vipassana PALI -2011 Pali Grammar ENG - 2011 English PHIL- 2011 Introduction to philosophy ( Eastern &Western ) MISN-2011 Missionary Works To be awarded the Bachelor, two semesters must be completed. Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of the classes and pass an individual examination in each subject. Failed examinations may be repeated once. Assessment of the student’s performance is based on a maximum of 100 points per course, comprised of 35 points for Internal Marks (assignments, presentations and tutorial etc.), 15 points for Teacher’s Assessment and 50 points for the end-of-term Final Examinations. The minimum passing mark for each course is a score of 50. THIRD SEMESTER PRYT-2001 (Vinaya) Topic for Study Pattimokkha rules Practical aspect of Vinaya PRYT-1002 (Suttanta) PRYT-2003 (Abhidhamma) PRPT-2001 (Samatha) PRPT-2002 (Vippasanā ) PALI-2001 (Pāḷi Grammar) ENG-2001 (English) HIST-2001 ( Buddhist History ) MISN-2001 (Missionary Works) FOURTH SEMESTER PRYT-2011 (Vinaya) PRYT-2012 (Suttanta) PRYT-2013 (Abhidhamma) PRPT-2011 (Samatha) PRPT-2012 (Vippasanā ) PALI-2011 (Pāḷi Grammar) ENG-2011 (English) Phil-2011 ( Philosophy ) MISN-2011 (Missionary Works) The Research Postgraduate programme leading to the award of M.A and PhD degrees aims to broaden and deepen students’ knowledge in Buddhist Studies . Candidates for the M.A programme are required to follow an approved course of study under structured supervision including coursework. The normal period of study is 3 years for full-time students . Candidates for the Ph.D programme are required to follow an approved course of study (which may include coursework) and research under supervision, the period of completion can be 3 years or 4 years for full-time students. External Links 1.http://www.mdumyanmar.org