Following is a complete list of the Maitripa College program curriculum for a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies degree.  Please use the links on the right to find the program description, faculty bios, the complete course descriptions for each course listed below (in the catalog) and more.

 

CRN
COURSE
CREDITS
OFFERED

PHL301 Introduction to Buddhist Thought
2
Fall
MDT301 Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
2
Fall
TIB101 Introduction to Classical Tibetan Language
3
Fall
HIS301 History of Buddhism: India and Tibet
2
Fall
CS001 Community Service Practicuum
1
Fall

PHL302 Foundations of Buddhist Thought: The Medium & Great Scope
2
Spring
MDT302 Techniques of Buddhist Meditation: The Medium & Great Scope
2
Spring
Elective
2
Spring
TIB102 Tibetan II
3
Spring
CS002 Community Service Practicuum
1
Spring

PHL303 Madhyamaka Philosophy: Where Is the Middle Way?
2
Fall
MDT303 Techniques of Meditation: Madhyamaka
2
Fall
Tibetan or Elective or Combination of Electives
2
Fall
Tibetan or Elective or Combination of Electives
3
Fall
CS003 Community Service Practicuum
1
Fall

PHL304 Madhyamaka Philosophy: A Dose of Emptiness
2
Spring
PHL450 Theories & Methods of Buddhist Studies
2
Spring
MDT304 Madhyamaka Meditation: Preparation for Vajrayana
2
Spring
Elective or Combination of Electives
2
Spring
Tibetan or Elective or Combination of Electives
3
Spring
CS004 Community Service Practicuum
1
Spring

PHL500 Masters Thesis/Comprehensive Exam
4

TOTAL
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