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Major Research Areas
Doctrinal and historical studies of the different Buddhist traditions:
Theravada, Mahayana and the Buddhist sects in the Abhidharma period.
Buddhism as applied to the social sciences perspective:
Counseling, palliative care, mediation and psychotherapy.
Modern interpretation of Buddhism :
Buddhism and society, humanistic ethics, art, economical and political ideologies; Buddhism and science.
Textual studies :
Critical edition, translation and textual analysis of important canonical and post-canonical Buddhist texts.
Centre Requirements |
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1. Presentation of research seminars.
2. In the case of textual studies, proficiency in the scriptural
language(s) involved is a prerequisite. Specific language
training may also be required in certain other areas of research.
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Postgraduate Admissions Advisor |
Ven. Professor K.L. Dhammajoti
Tel: 2241 5047
Fax: 2549 3040
Email: buddhism@hku.hk
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