The following topics will be discussed:
Section One: The Arising of Mahayana
1. The Origin of the Mahāyāna
2. Buddhist Councils
3. The Fourth Buddhist Council and Sarvastivada School
4. Mahayana at Early Stage
5. Mahayana Elements in the Theravada Tradition
Section Two: The Mahayana Literature
6. Mahayana Literature
7. Lotus Sutra
8. The Conception of the Buddha in Lotus Sutra
9. Two Parables in Lotus Sutra
10. The Perfection of Wisdom Literature
11. The Heart Sutra
12. Lankavataka Sutra
Section Three: Mahayana Schools
13. Madhyamaka School
14. Yogacara School
15. Later Development of Madhyamaka School
16. Mahayana Practice