Buddhist system of education

Buddhist period of education for b.ed first-year students

1. BUDDHIST SYSTEM OF EDUCATION :

2. INTRODUCTION: Buddhist system of education was a new system of education was developed by Buddhist Monk,(Bikshus) which was known as Buddhist system of education. B uddhist system of education was mostly given in Math and Viharas. During this period of education was considered to be as the process or mean to achieve the knowledge. Buddhist system of education was totally based on Darshan, Spiritual control.

3. MAIN FEATURES OF BUDDHIST EDUCATION: Administration and Finance: A) Control of Buddhist are on S anghas over education so not an individual basis. It is patronized by kings (states). Here buildings are prepared by kings and handed over to the Bikshus. Free Primary education, here Primary education was free of cost and Higher education students have to pay some amount of fees.

4. Structure and Organization of education : Primary education A) Prabajja ceremony or Sanskar Its start from 6 to 12 years of age mostly in Maths and Viharas, During admission time P rabajja ceremony was conducted. The student took oath in front of Head Bikshus Buddham sharnam Gachami Dham sarnam G achami Sangham sarnam G achami. The students are called as Sharman or Samner

5. Contd ….. The student have to take 10 S ikhapadani, Follow Non-Violence Speak truth Develop moral character Not accepting outside things Do not wear Alms, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Then took admission.

6. HIGHER EDUCATION: It starts from 12 year of age and complete at the age of 20-25 age complete. Bikshu education: When higher education got completed then they spread religious education. If he wants to be in teaching they have to undergo UPPASAMPADA CEREMONY. Those student go back to their family life they went, and those who want to for Bikshu education undergo for Upsampadda Ceremony

7. Contd …. Student have to take oath : A) Sleep under the tree B) begging system C) Having food in the same utensil D) They have to wear simple clothes E) Do not steeling something F) Do not do killing.

8. Bikshu education: Bikshus education begins at the age of 8 years here they are able to give religious education. Celibacy means nit to married, Follow S anghas rules and regulations. If any news is found untruth, whether it belongs to Student or Teacher he should be out of the S anghas. But one thing is different in Buddhist education i.e. student choose their own teacher.

9. AIMS AND IDEALS OF BUDDHIST EDUCATION: Development of knowledge means “Nirvan ki prapti” is the main aim of education. Buddhist system of education is totally based on Darshan. Education of social behavior: Human welfare. Which emphasis on Passion and Kindness. Student have to teach social behavior , so that they can develop social behavior towards themselves.

10. Contd …. Physical development Preservation and development of human cultural. Character formation. Vocational development Education of Buddhist religion. Buddha says these words: “Sansar dukh me hai ” “ Inse chutkara pana sambhav hai ” “ Chutkara hi niravan hai ” “Nirvan ki prapti ke liye Jap Tap nahi balki manav kalyan ki bhavna utpann honi chaiye ”

11. CIRRCULUM OF HIGHER EDUCATION: Duration is 12 years. Subjects like, Grammar, Religious education, Astrology, Ayurveda and Philosophy after then specific education was given. Curriculum of Bikshus education: Duration is 8 years. Those Bikshus who intended to acquire higher knowledge in Buddhist religion and philosophy continue their education, again they have to took oath i.e. 10 Sikhapadani, plus 8 more. Curriculum Triptak - 3 Baskets and comparative study of different religion.

12. HIGHER EDUCATION: Provision for specialization in any of the field. Higher education divided into two parts: Wordly curriculum, Religious curriculum. In Wordly curriculum : For General students, Buddhist, Jain, Hindu religion. Reading, Writing, Maths, Arts, Skills, and vocational education. Religious curriculum : Bikshu education- Hre Tripatak , Sumant Vinay Dham, Practical knowledge, Maths, Adminstration should be taught.

13. METHODS OF TEACHING IN BUDDHIST EDUCATION: Imitation method. Question and Answer method Explanation method Debate method Conference method Demonstration & Practice method. Self Study method.

14. DISCIPLINE: Generally students have to follow rules and regulations of S anghas , Maths and V iharas. Those who want to pursue Bikshus education had to follow eight more rules. Tough discipline Rules should follow by teacher and student and both of them keep an eye.

15. TEACHER IN BUDDHIST EDUCATION: Teacher are called as (Upadhyaya), Follow rules and regulations of Maths and their instructions was followed by students itself. If a student and Teacher not follow the rules and regulations of the Maths, Viharas, they should be punished. There are some preconditions for students: A) Not to marry B) self control C) Moral should be high 8 years Bikshus education, 12 yr Higher education.

16. STUDENTS: Students are called as Shraman or Shamner . They have to follow rules and regultions of Maths and Viharas strictly.

17. TEACHER STUDENT RELATIONSHIP: Teacher treat the students just like as their Son. Students treat their teachers just like as their father. There is a panel of Bikshus who took examination and degrees, were oral exam is conducted and if they satisfied with the answers they promote students in next class. There is no process of written examination .

18. Examination centers: There is no examination and degree distribution process during Buddhist education. But they have the centers were all exam in conducted like: Taxila University. Nalanda University. Vallabhi and Vikramshila University.