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DOCTOR
OF PHILOSOPHY 

In Innovative Mindfulness
and Peace Studies

I aspire to pray for the truth I aspire to benefit peace virtues 
I will develop my life to awaken and blossom 
I will harmonize mankind and society to enrich with peace
and happiness in every breath of mine forever.

PROGRAM 
OVERVIEW

The Doctor of Philosophy in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies is conferred upon individuals who have demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of scholarship, mastered investigative methods relevant to their field, and completed original research. This program is meticulously designed to cultivate experts who grasp the fundamental concepts of peace and can integrate Buddhist principles with peacebuilding sciences. Throughout their studies, students develop a range of skills including leadership, communication, mediation, creativity, teamwork, and conflict resolution, all essential for fostering reconciliation and building a peaceful society through practical educational activities.

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A College enriched with the beauty of multicultural

VISION

International Buddhist Studies College of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University produces intelligent graduates within a collaborative network of Buddhist educational Institutes around the world, with the aim of awakening the society and integrating Buddhist studies with modern sciences to develop Buddhist research, innovation and academic services based on projects to foster and maintain the arts and culture of a multicultural society.

MISSION

The Doctor of Philosophy in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies program seeks to seamlessly integrate the concepts of inner and outer peace through an initiative designed to nurture highly capable and skilled individuals. The curriculum is crafted to enable students to acquire, develop, and practically apply knowledge in Peace Studies grounded in the principles of mindfulness, wisdom, and tolerance. The overarching aim is to equip graduates with a deep and comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of Peace Studies. This prepares them to create effective strategies for resolving and preventing conflicts at both personal and societal levels, thereby contributing to the construction of a more harmonious society.

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CURRICULUM

    The Doctoral aspirant specifies a program area in which classes and research work are to be done, and in which he or she expects to become a scholar.        At least 18 credit hours of coursework should be taken at the International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, exclusive of dissertation credits and research skills. The study period should not be less than 6 regular semesters and not more than 10 regular semesters. The doctoral study aspirant, with the assistance of an advisor, constructs a doctoral program plan of coursework and research opportunities.

Curriculum Structure divided 3 plans as following

    1) Plan 1.1: Focuses on research by conducting a dissertation that generates new knowledge. Higher education institutions may require additional coursework or academic activities without counting credits. A dissertation of no less than 48 credits must be completed.

    2) Plan 1.2: Focuses on research by conducting a dissertation that generates new knowledge. Higher education institutions may require additional coursework or academic activities without counting credits. A dissertation of no less than 72 credits must be completed.

 

    3) Plan 2.1: Focuses on research by conducting a high-quality dissertation that advances academic and professional knowledge. A dissertation of no less than 36 credits must be completed, along with additional coursework of no less than 12 credits, totalling no less than 48 credits.

Plan
1.1

Ph.D. Innovative Mindfulness
and Peace Studies 

1. Required Subjects (Non-Credit Subjects) (15) Credits

811 101   Concepts and Theories of Innovative Mindfulness and
             Peace Studies                                        

811 102  Buddhist Peaceful Means for Innovative Mindfulness                         and Peace Studies Development 

811 103  Insight Meditation

 

Major Subjects (Non-Credit subjects) (6 Credits)

811 204 Practice of Innovative Mindfulness and Strengthening
             Peace Society  

811 205 Advanced Research for Innovative Mindfulness and                           Peace Studies Development    

Plan
1.2

Ph.D. Innovative Mindfulness
and Peace Studies 

1. Required Subjects (Non-Credit Subjects) (15) Credits

811 101   Concepts and Theories of Innovative                                           Mindfulness  and Peace Studies

811 102  Buddhist Peaceful Means for Innovative                                       Mindfulness and Peace Studies Development

811 103  Insight Meditation

 

Major Subjects (Non-Credit subjects) (6 Credits)

811 204 Practice of Innovative Mindfulness and                                       Strengthening  Peace Society

811 205 Advanced Research for Innovative Mindfulness                         and  Peace Studies Development

2. Dissertation (48 Credits)

2. Dissertation (72 Credits)

811 100  Dissertation                                                                

811 200  Dissertation                                                                

Plan
2.1

Ph.D. Innovative Mindfulness
and Peace Studies 

1.  Required Subjects (6 Credits)

2.  Required Subjects (Non-Credit subjects)
     (12 Credits)

811 101   Concepts and Theories of Innovative Mindfulness

811 102  Buddhist Peaceful Means for Innovative

              Mindfulness and Peace Studies Development

811 103   Insight Meditation

811 308  Buddhist Philosophy of Science

811 309  Seminar on Buddhist University and Thai

               Society

3.  Major Subjects (12 Credits)

4.  Required Subjects (6 Credits)

811 204   Practice of Innovative Mindfulness and                                               Streng Peace Society

811 205   Advanced Research for Innovative Mindfulness and

               Peace Studies Development

811 106   Mindfulness, Brain, and Psychology for Peace

811 207   Awakened Leadership for Strengthening Peace                                   Society

5. Dissertation (36 Credits)

813 300  Dissertation                                                                

811 310   Mindfulness Therapy

811 311    Mindfulness Coaching for Peace

811 312    Human Rights and Justice Process

                for Peace

811 313    Seminar on Social Just Peace

811 314    Mindfulness and Well-being for Sustainable

                World Peace

811 315    Mindfulness and Peace for Sustainable

                Development Goals

811 316    Advanced Mediation and Negotiation Skills

811 317    Process of Innovative Mindfulness

               Development and Strengthening

               Peace Society

RESEARCH SKILLS

The Ph.D. research skills requirement includes completion of at least 12 graduate hours representing at least two of the following areas relevant to the aspirant’s research area: statistics, measurement and assessment, qualitative methods, historical and philosophical methods and may include a reading knowledge in one foreign language (excluding English or one’s native language).

COMPREHENSIVE

EXAMINATION

The comprehensive examination consists of both written and oral parts and covers the major area pursued by the student. The student passes the comprehensive examination if a majority of the official examining committee (including the chair) approves the student’s performance.

DISSERTATION

The candidate must present a dissertation showing the planning, conduct, and results of original research and scholarly creativity. The purpose of the dissertation is to encourage and ensure the development of broad intellectual capabilities as well as to demonstrate an intensive focus on a problem or research area.

* International applicants should check the IBSC website for additional admission requirements.
 

Please note: Meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program.
 

Application Fee

Application Fee 1,000 THB

APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS

The application for admission to International Buddhist Studies College of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University for the doctoral study has the following requirements:
1.  Master’s degree or equivalent with at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
2.  A complete graduate application: apply online at the IBSC website or at the IBSC Office.
3.  An official transcript (not student’s copy) of all previous undergraduate and graduate credit sent from the institution directly to the Office of IBSC Student service (printed transcripts or official electronic versions are both acceptable).
4. English requirement please check from the list at the IBSC  website
5. A statement of career goals describing an area of interest in curriculum and instruction and how this degree will help meet professional aspirations.
6. Letters of recommendation from two people who can comment on the applicant’s ability to complete a doctoral program of study; the master’s advisor is appropriate to include.
7. A writing sample: dissertation proposal, an article, paper, or other composition originally written by the applicant. An appropriate length is ten to sixteen pages.
8. CV or a vitae or resume.

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee for Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness

and Peace Studies Plan 1.1:
Approximately 296,800 THB for the whole program

Tuition Fee for Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness

and Peace Studies Plan 1.2:
Approximately 368,800 THB for the whole program

Tuition Fee for Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness

and Peace Studies Plan 2.1:
Approximately  305,800 THB for the whole program

Program Coordinator

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Phramaha Jukkit Kittiyanamedhi

(Kaewkerd)

Tel: 065-973-3991

Email: Jukkit.keaw@mcu.ac.th

Line ID: @agera453

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WhatsApp: +6659733991

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