BB507002 Philological Study of Basic Buddhist Texts B

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BB507002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 仏教思想基礎文献演習Ｂ

Subject Name
（Katakana）ブッキョウシソウキソブンケンエンシュウB

Subject Name in
English Philological Study of Basic Buddhist Texts B

Instructor FUJIMOTO AKIRA

Instructor
(Katakana) フジモト　アキラ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Mon3-4：LET A101

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Exercise-oriented, frequent use of classroom whiteboard

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Philosophy

Eligible Students 3rd year

Keywords Indian Buddhism, Early Buddhism, Theravada

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Philosophy and Thought
（Abilities and Skills）
・Acquisition of research abilities concerning Philosophy and Thoughts
・Acquisition of research methods of Philosophy and Thoughts

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The objective of this course is to understand the foundations of Buddhist thought and the methodologies of Buddhist studies through the reading of fundamental texts of Indian Buddhism. This academic year, the course will focus on the Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha (Chapter 1), aiming to deepen understanding of "the analysis of the mind" while learning methods for interpreting the original Pāli text.

Class Schedule lesson1: Chapter 5: Analysis of the Planes of Existence: Introduction; overview of the five destinies of saṃsāra
lesson2: do. The process of rebirth, especially into the human and heavenly realms
lesson3: do. The four stages of kamma leading to rebirth
lesson4: do. The three kinds of action: body, speech, and mind
lesson5: do. The transformation of consciousness from death to rebirth
lesson6: Chapter 6: Analysis of Matter (Rūpa): From the four great elements (earth, water, fire, air) arise twenty-eight types of material phenomena
lesson7: do. The arising, duration, and dissolution of matter
lesson8: Chapter 7: Analysis of Technical Terms Concerning Practice: Defilements that obstruct practice
lesson9: do. The thirty-seven factors of enlightenment
lesson10: Chapter 8: Analysis of Dependent Origination: The process of dependent origination; the twelve links
lesson11: do. The twenty-four conditional relations
lesson12: Chapter 9: Analysis of Meditation and Enlightenment: The forty meditation subjects (I)
lesson13: do. The forty meditation subjects (II); the five supernormal knowledges
lesson14: do. The seven stages of mental transformation leading to enlightenment
lesson15: do. Morality (sīla), concentration (samādhi), and wisdom (paññā), with special focus on the ten stages of wisdom

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Akira Fujimoto, Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha wo yomu, Sanga, 2013.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Microsoft Teams, moodle

(More Details) Distributed materials.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review After Lesson 1:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 2:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 3:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 4:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 5:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 6:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 7:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 8:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 9:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 10:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 11:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 12:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 13:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 14:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.
After Lesson 15:
You are expected to review the contents of this course.

Requirements This course provides materials of the Japanese translation, making prior knowledge of Pāli or Sanskrit unnecessary. While designed for third-year students in Indian philosophy and Buddhist studies, it also welcomes students from other fields with an interest in Buddhism.

Grading Method Submission of compiled results (50%) and participation in class discussions (50%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Letters
Lecture Code	BB507002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	仏教思想基礎文献演習Ｂ
Subject Name （Katakana）	ブッキョウシソウキソブンケンエンシュウB
Subject Name in English	Philological Study of Basic Buddhist Texts B
Instructor	FUJIMOTO AKIRA
Instructor (Katakana)	フジモト　アキラ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Mon3-4：LET A101
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Exercise-oriented, frequent use of classroom whiteboard
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Philosophy
Eligible Students	3rd year
Keywords	Indian Buddhism, Early Buddhism, Theravada
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Philosophy and Thought （Abilities and Skills）・Acquisition of research abilities concerning Philosophy and Thoughts ・Acquisition of research methods of Philosophy and Thoughts
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The objective of this course is to understand the foundations of Buddhist thought and the methodologies of Buddhist studies through the reading of fundamental texts of Indian Buddhism. This academic year, the course will focus on the Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha (Chapter 1), aiming to deepen understanding of "the analysis of the mind" while learning methods for interpreting the original Pāli text.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Chapter 5: Analysis of the Planes of Existence: Introduction; overview of the five destinies of saṃsāra lesson2: do. The process of rebirth, especially into the human and heavenly realms lesson3: do. The four stages of kamma leading to rebirth lesson4: do. The three kinds of action: body, speech, and mind lesson5: do. The transformation of consciousness from death to rebirth lesson6: Chapter 6: Analysis of Matter (Rūpa): From the four great elements (earth, water, fire, air) arise twenty-eight types of material phenomena lesson7: do. The arising, duration, and dissolution of matter lesson8: Chapter 7: Analysis of Technical Terms Concerning Practice: Defilements that obstruct practice lesson9: do. The thirty-seven factors of enlightenment lesson10: Chapter 8: Analysis of Dependent Origination: The process of dependent origination; the twelve links lesson11: do. The twenty-four conditional relations lesson12: Chapter 9: Analysis of Meditation and Enlightenment: The forty meditation subjects (I) lesson13: do. The forty meditation subjects (II); the five supernormal knowledges lesson14: do. The seven stages of mental transformation leading to enlightenment lesson15: do. Morality (sīla), concentration (samādhi), and wisdom (paññā), with special focus on the ten stages of wisdom
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Akira Fujimoto, Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha wo yomu, Sanga, 2013.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)	Distributed materials.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	After Lesson 1: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 2: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 3: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 4: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 5: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 6: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 7: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 8: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 9: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 10: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 11: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 12: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 13: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 14: You are expected to review the contents of this course. After Lesson 15: You are expected to review the contents of this course.
Requirements	This course provides materials of the Japanese translation, making prior knowledge of Pāli or Sanskrit unnecessary. While designed for third-year students in Indian philosophy and Buddhist studies, it also welcomes students from other fields with an interest in Buddhism.
Grading Method	Submission of compiled results (50%) and participation in class discussions (50%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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