The Buddhist College Admissions Brochure for 2023 is as follows:
1. Introduction to the College
The Qixiashan Branch of the China Buddhist College is located in Qixia Temple, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, covering an area of With an area of ??more than 15,000 square meters, it is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and is solemn and elegant. The college was formerly the Chinese Buddhist Sangha Training Course founded in 1982. It was established as a secondary Buddhist college in 1984 and upgraded to a higher Buddhist college in 2020. The first dean was layman Zhao Puchu, and the current dean is Master Longxiang.
With the correct leadership of the party and the government and the strong support of the folk and religious departments at all levels, the Qixiashan Branch of the China Buddhist Academy takes "patriotism and love of religion" as its purpose and "compassion, wisdom and willingness to act" as its motto , with the school policy of "integration of learning and study, clustering of colleges". The college currently offers multi-level teaching at junior college, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, with strong teaching staff and complete teaching facilities.
Aims to build a modern institution of higher learning that integrates three-level teaching for junior college students, undergraduates, and postgraduates, rotational training of Buddhist staff, and lay education. It is committed to cultivating "politically reliable, knowledgeable "High-level Buddhist talents who have attainments, are able to convince others with their moral character, and can be effective at critical times."
As the “cradle of Dharma masters” of Chinese Buddhist education in China, the Buddhist College has trained more than 1,100 graduates since its establishment, creating a large number of talents for the Buddhist community. They went to various parts of the country and around the world to engage in the work of promoting Dharma and benefiting living beings. They became the backbone and successors of Buddhist groups, Buddhist sites, Buddhist schools and Buddhist research institutions at all levels, and made outstanding contributions to the development of Buddhism.
2. College Curriculum
1. Undergraduate Courses
Basic Buddhism Courses: Summary of Eight Buddhism, Sanskrit, Jungle Knowledge, History of Sino-Indian Buddhism, Sino-Indian Buddhism The origins of Buddhism, etc.
Buddhist professional courses: Vinaya, Zen, Three Treatises, Consciousness-only, Kusa, Tiantai, Huayan, Pure Land, Surangama Sutra, etc.
Basic cultural courses: philosophy, history, Chinese, writing, foreign languages, law, philology, calligraphy, etc.
Religious professional courses: Chinese religion, contemporary Chinese society, ideological and political theory, etc.
2. Junior college courses
Basic courses of Buddhism: precepts, three treatises on the sect, history of Buddhism, jungle knowledge, three sutras of legacy, two lessons combined, twenty treatises on consciousness only, Buddhist scriptures Selected readings, introduction to Buddhism, Buddhist chants, etc.
Basic cultural courses: religious laws, politics, Chinese, history, geography, writing, English, etc.
3. Enrollment conditions
1. Young monks (male) who are patriotic and religious, abide by disciplines and laws, have good conduct and have a clean history.
2. Be a firm believer, strictly observe the rules and regulations, be familiar with the five lessons, volunteer yourself, be recommended by the teacher, and have been a monk for more than half a year.
3. The age range for junior college students is 18 to 30 years old; the age range for undergraduate courses is 18 to 35 years old.
4. Applicants for junior college must have junior high school or above or the equivalent; undergraduate students must have high school or above or the equivalent.
5. Be in good health, with good facial features, no major diseases, no history of mental illness, other infectious diseases or disabled (hidden) diseases.
6. No marriage or romantic relationship, no bad habits, and no criminal record.
7. Those with professional expertise (editing, art, architecture, foreign languages, sports, photography, etc.) will be given priority in admission.
IV. Examination subjects
College majors: Buddhism, politics, Chinese, history, geography, English, additional interview
Undergraduate: Buddhism, politics, Chinese, English , additional interview
5. Enrollment quota and academic system
The sixth undergraduate class has 35 students, full-time for four years.
The 22nd junior college class has 35 students, full-time for two years.
6. Review Scope
Buddhism: "Answers to Common Sense of Buddhism" (written by Zhao Puchu), "Basics of Buddhism" (written by Master Zhengguo or Master Jiequan)
Chinese: For junior high school students, refer to "Chinese" published by the People's Education Press of junior high schools, and for undergraduates, refer to "Chinese Language" published by the People's Education Press of high schools
History: Refer to "History of China" published by the People's Education of junior high schools
Geography: Refer to Junior high school People's Education Edition "Chinese Geography"
Politics: religious policies, current affairs
English: refer to the first volume of "New Concept English"
7. Living treatment
Free room and board, textbooks, and school uniforms.
Monthly living allowance is provided.
Uniformly apply for medical insurance for student monks.
8. Graduation destination
1. Those who graduate from a junior college with excellent character and academics are recommended to apply for admission to the China Buddhist College in Beijing or the undergraduate program of our college.
2. Undergraduate graduates with excellent academic performance are recommended to apply for postgraduate studies in our college.
3. Graduates can apply to stay in school to teach.
4. According to your own wishes, you can return to your original temple to recommend a temple, or you can apply to study abroad or live in Qixia Temple permanently.
5. According to the needs of Buddhist groups and temples in various places, with the consent of the original recommending unit, the service can be introduced to the relevant Buddhist unit.
9. Registration method
1. Those who meet the application requirements of our school can obtain the registration form by calling or sending a letter or adding the WeChat ID of the Buddhist School from now until the registration deadline. .
2. Applicants must fill in the registration form truthfully and be recommended by the temple where they are located, approved by the local Buddhist association, and approved by the religious affairs department at or above the county level. You can also email the completed registration form to the Admissions Office, and use the admissions office's receipt as proof to re-send relevant supporting materials.
3. Applicants must prepare the following registration materials and send them to our college. After being reviewed and meeting the registration requirements, an admission ticket will be issued: (1) Registration form (2) County level or county level The above hospital physical examination form (3) Recommendation letter (4) Personal brief description (5) Copy of ID card (6) Copy of academic certificate (7) Four recent two-inch color photos with white background in monk attire and no hat, do not meet the application conditions Otherwise, materials will not be returned.
4. Registration time: until June 30, 2023 (the mailed registration form shall be subject to the postmark).
5. Accurately fill in the valid mobile phone or landline number and mailing address on the registration form so that the admission ticket can be mailed.
6. Examination arrangements, the specific and accurate time shall be announced by the admissions office of the college and the WeChat official account of the Buddhist College.
10. Other matters
1. All the monks admitted to the institute must come to the institute with their admission notice and go through the admission procedures.
2. Candidates from all over the country must bear their own registration and admission fees.
3. All monks must dress neatly from the moment they check in, and carry luggage and daily necessities that comply with religious regulations. No secular items are allowed into the hospital.
4. After admission, anyone who does not abide by the rules of the academy, studies not seriously, fails to attend the temple, or fails to attend the hall will be dealt with according to the "Code of Student Monks"; those who have been on sick leave for more than one month in a row will be dismissed.
5. Transportation routes
(1) From the North Square of Nanjing Railway Station, take bus No. 206 or No. 207 to Qixia Station.
(2) Take Metro Line 1 (or Line 3) from Nanjing South Railway Station to Nanjing Station and press (1) to get on.
(3) Take Metro Line 1 to Xinjiekou Station, or Metro Line 3 to Daxinggong Station, transfer to Metro Line 2 to Xueze Road Station, and take bus No. 138 to Qixia Station.
(4) From Nanjing Lukou Airport, take Airport Line S1 to Nanjing South Railway Station and press (2) or (3) to take the bus.