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This programme, offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at NIIBS, aims to enhance academic English skills by exploring the rich intellectual and philosophical traditions of Buddhist Studies. It equips students with the language proficiency necessary for research, scholarly writing, and advanced academic pursuits in the field. The new intake has now commenced, and we...Read More
The inauguration ceremony for the admission of new students to the Master of Arts degree programme (Sinhala & English Medium) conducted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS) was held on the 21st of February 2026 at the Mezzanine hall of the institute’s main auditorium. Ven. Dr. Dampe Wijitharathana...Read More
The Viva Voce Examination made by candidate (Ven. Dhanissara Thera) of Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies Degree Programme on 30th January 2026 from 10.30 a.m. in Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies. The chair of the panel was Emeritus Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne – Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. As well as Ven. Dr. Dampe...Read More
The Presentations made by candidates of MPhil. and Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies Research Programmes on 28th January 2026 from 1.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. in Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies. The chair of the panel was Emeritus Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne – Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. As well as Ven. Dr. Dampe...Read More
An Academic Conference on ‘Buddhist Meditation across Boundaries’ organized by Seoul University of Buddhism, Korea and the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies was held at the premises of NIIBS on 13th January 2026. Among the participants were academics and graduate studies of NIIBS, and scholars from other universities. The...Read More
A delegates of seventeen scholars from Seoul University of Buddhism in Korea visited Sri Lanka on 13th of January 2026 in order to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Sri Lanka. They were cordially welcomed by Venerable Dr. Bodaga Chandima Nayaka Thero, Vice Chancellor and Deans of the Faculties. The...Read More
