Malcolm Smith
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Teaching Assistant: Greg Patenaude
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Course Description
The Essence of the Abhidharma 108 course will introduce students to the study of the Abhidharma or the systematic philosophy of the Buddha. In this course students will continue the Abhidharmakosa written by Vasubandhu.
Required Materials
Abhidharmakosabhasyam by Vasubhandhu (pdf)
Supplementary Reading: Karmasiddhiprakarana by Vasubandhu
Objectives
1. Gain an understanding of Karma and its results.
2. Gain understanding of the Afflicted Mental States.
3. Be confident in debating critical positions concerning chapters 4 and 5.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Essence of Abhidharma 107.
Student Participation
Each week students will have required reading material to complement that weeks lecture. There will be quiz questions that each student must respond to on the online forum each week, as well as participation in the discussion forums. This process ensures students understand the material as the course progresses and that doubts and misconceptions are cleared away. Additionally, students are required to make a comment or pose a debate question on the Abhidharma 107 forum each week to strengthen ones understanding of previous material.
Examination Criteria
A written essay midterm will occur during week 6 to assess the students understanding of the first half of the course material. This essay will not be graded, but will allow the student and teaching assistant an opportunity to have one-on-one feedback regarding the material. An oral final examination will be conducted with Rinpoche to assess the students understanding and successful completion of the course material. The oral examination will focus on certain subject matter that will be discussed during week 12, but the student should be aware that they are responsible for all material covered during the course.
Schedule
Week 1- Chapter 4 Karma
Week 2- Chapter 4 Karma
Week 3- Chapter 4 Karma
Week 4- Chapter 4 Karma
Week 5- Chapter 4 Karma
Week 6- Chapter 4 Karma
Written Midterm Essay
Week 7- Chapter 5 Latent Defilements
Week 8- Chapter 5 Latent Defilements
Week 9- Chapter 5 Latent Defilements
Week 10- Chapter 5 Latent Defilements
Week 11- Chapter 5 Latent Defilements
Week 12- Summary and Critical Points
Oral Final Examination
To Be Scheduled
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