Buddhist Monasticism and Ministry
Buddhist Monasticism and Ministry Overview
Preparing Women for Leadership in Buddhist Monasticism and Beyond
In a dynamic set of courses, Great Wisdom prepares women for Buddhist monasticism and ministry. Upon graduating, students are equipped to serve within a Buddhist community as well as the world at large (eg, teaching, scholarship, sutra translations, and other professions).
Courses within Buddhist Monasticism and Ministry include:
Prayers and ceremonies
An important part of Buddhist ministry is conducting prayers and ceremonies for both the monastic and lay communities. Not only do students learn the procedures, prayers, music, etc. for various ceremonies, they also have opportunities to lead and coordinate these ceremonies.
Practical Buddhism
Placed in real-life scenarios, students experience Buddhist philosophy in action. Can gratitude really make difficult situations easier? How do I feel compassion for someone who’s wronged me? What does it mean to help someone when I have selfish intentions? These are only a few of the questions students investigate and observe in these courses.
Monastery operations
Students learn how a monastery operates and gain experience within various departments.
Required Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| BMM1101. Morning & Evening Prayer—Introductory I | BMM1102. Morning & Evening Prayer—Introductory II |
| BMM1103. Morning & Evening Prayer—Introductory III |
| BMM1104. Morning & Evening Prayer—Introductory IV |
| BMM1105. Morning & Evening Prayer ─ Introductory V |
| BMM1106. Morning & Evening Prayer – Introductory VI |
| BMM1107. Morning & Evening Prayer – Introductory VII |
| BMM1108. Morning & Evening Prayer – Introductory VIII |
| BMM1201. Daily Curriculum I |
| BMM1202. Daily Curriculum II | BMM1203. Daily Curriculum III | BMM1204. Daily Curriculum IV | BMM1205. Daily Curriculum V |
| BMM1206. Daily Curriculum VI |
| BMM1207. Daily Curriculum VII |
| BMM1208. Daily Curriculum VIII |
| BMM1109. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate I |
| BMM1110. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate II |
| BMM1111. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate III |
| BMM1112. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate IV |
| BMM1113. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate Ⅴ |
| BMM1114. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate Ⅵ |
| BMM1115. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate Ⅶ |
| BMM1116. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate VIII |
| BMM1117. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate IX |
| BMM1118. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate X |
| BMM1119. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate XI |
| BMM1120. Morning & Evening Prayer – Intermediate XII |
| BMM1121. Morning & Evening Prayer—Advanced I |
| BMM1122. Morning & Evening Prayer—Advanced II |
| BMM1123. Morning & Evening Prayer— Advanced III |
| BMM1124. Morning & Evening Prayer— Advanced IV |
| BMM1125. Morning & Evening Prayer—Advanced V |
| BMM1126. Morning & Evening Prayer— Advanced VI |
| BMM1127. Morning & Evening Prayer—Advanced VII |
| BMM1128. Morning & Evening Prayer— Advanced VIII |
| BMM1129. Morning & Evening Prayer— Advanced IX |
| BMM1130. Morning & Evening Prayer— Advanced X |
Elective Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| BMM2101. Cantor of Chinese Buddhist Ritual Ceremony Practice I |
| BMM2102. Cantor of Chinese Buddhist Ritual Ceremony Practice II |
| BMM2103. Chinese Ritual Musical Instruments Practice I |
| BMM2104. Chinese Ritual Musical Instruments Practice II |
| BMM2105. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Assistant Practice I |
| BMM2106. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Assistant Practice II |
| BMM2107. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Cantor Practice I |
| BMM2108. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Cantor Practice II |
| BMM2109. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Cantor Practice III |
| BMM2110. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Chinese Ritual Musical Instruments Practice I |
| BMM2111. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Chinese Ritual Musical Instruments Practice II |
| BMM2112. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Torma-making I |
| BMM2113. Tibetan Ritual Ceremony—Torma-making II |
| BMM2114. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Ritual Ceremony Assistant Practice I |
| BMM2115. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Ritual Ceremony Assistant Practice II |
| BMM2116. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Cantor Practice I |
| BMM2117. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Cantor Practice II |
| BMM2118. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Cantor Practice III |
| BMM2119. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Ritual Musical Instruments Practice I |
| BMM2120. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Ritual Musical Instruments Practice II |
| BMM2121. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Ritual Musical Instruments Practice III |
| BMM2122. Traditional Offering Ceremony—Ritual Musical Instruments Practice IV |
| BMM2201. Tibetan Buddhist Sutra Translation Practice I |
| BMM2202. Tibetan Buddhist Sutra Translation Practice II |
| BMM2203. Tibetan Buddhist Sutra Translation Practice III |
| BMM2204. Tibetan Buddhist Sutra Translation Practice IV |
| BMM2205. Rules of Buddhist Sutra Translation Committee |
| BMM2206. Operation of Buddhist Sutra Translation Committee |
| BMM2301. Listening: The Key to Communication |
| BMM2302. Overcome Challenges with Gratitude |
| BMM2303. Hope in Adversities |
| BMM2304. Developing Empathy |
| BMM2305. The Power of Intentions |
| BMM2306. Is Happiness Giving or Receiving |
| BMM2307. Multiple Facets of Compassion |
| BMM2401. Dharma Teaching Division |
| BMM2402. Sutra Library |
| BMM2403. Buddhist Ceremony Organization |
| BMM2404. Ceremony Division |
| BMM2501. Stages of the Path |
| BMM2502. Precepts in Our Daily Lives: Novice Nuns |
| BMM2503. Precepts in Our Daily Lives: Bodhisattva Precepts |
| BMM2504. Precepts in Our Daily Lives: Fully-Ordained Nuns |
| BMM2505. Teaching Education Program—Tibetan Language Grammar |
| BMM2506. Teaching Education Program—Tibetan Language Oral Conversation |
| BMM2507. Teaching Education Program—Tibetan Language Reading |
| BMM2508. Teaching Education Program—”Five Great Treatises” (Introductory) |
| BMM2509. Teaching Education Program—”Five Great Treatises” (Intermediate) |
| BMM2510. Teaching Education Program—”Five Great Treatises” (Advanced) |