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First Semester Topics for Diploma Class
1. Geographical Background of Myanmar
Geographical Background of Myanmar
2.The arrival of Buddhism in Myanmar
The arrival of Buddhism in Myanmar
3.Buddha Sasana in Pre-Bagan city kingdoms
Beikthano(Vishnu) in Taungdwingyi central MyanmarHanlin near Shwebo in upper Myanmar
Srekestra near Pyay in central Myanmar and
Tagaung to the north of Bagan, in Mandalay Division
4. Geographical setting of Bagan
Geographical setting of Bagan
5. Introduction of Theravada Buddhism
Introduction of Theravada Buddhism
6. Development of Buddha Sasana in Bagan
Development of Buddha Sasana in Bagan
7. Bagan’s international relations
Bagan’s international relations with Buddhist countries in Anawrahta’s time
8.Buddha Sasana under later Bagan kings
Buddha Sasana under later Bagan kings
9. Influence of Theravada Buddhism on Social relationship of Bagan Family
Influence of Theravada Buddhism on Social relationship of Bagan Family
10. Influence of Theravada Buddhism on Bagan literature
Influence of Theravada Buddhism on Bagan literature
11.Influence of pre-Buddhist religious beliefs
Influence of pre-Buddhist religious beliefs reflected in Bagan folk poems and Songs
12. Buddhism in Bagan under later Kings
Buddhism in Bagan under later Kings
13. U Kyi Pwey or Mr Pestle
U Kyi Pwey or Mr Pestle
14.Downfall of Bagan and Monk Envoy of Bagan
Downfall of Bagan and Monk Envoy of Bagan
15.The Learned Monk of a thorny bush
The Learned Monk of a thorny bush
16. Myazedi and Rosetta Stone Inscriptions
Myazedi and Rosetta Stone Inscriptions
Second Semester Topics for Diploma Class
Diploma class assignment question 1 (Second Semester) January, 2026
Question: Critically analyze the religious reforms of King Dhammazedi in Lower Myanmar and evaluate the significance of these reforms in the purification, perpetuation, and propagation of orthodox Theravāda Buddhism. (500 words).
1. Buddhism in Pinya period
Buddhism in Pinya period
2. Buddhism in Inwa period (1)
2. Buddhism in Inwa period (1)
3. Buddhism in Inwa period (2)
3. Buddhism in Inwa period (2)
4.Buddhism in Inwa period (3)
Buddhism in Inwa period (3)
5.Buddhism in lower Myanmar
Buddhism in lower Myanmar
6. Religious Reforms of Dhammazedi
Religious Reforms of Dhammazedi
7. Buddhism in Taungoo period
Buddhism in Taungoo period
8. Buddhism in Nyaung Yan period
Buddhism in Nyaung Yan period
9. Buddhism in early Konbaung period
Buddhism in early Konbaung period
10. Buddhism in late Konbaung period
Buddhism in late Konbaung period