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A lecture on Buddhist Art and Architecture was conducted by Prof. Prashanthi Narangoda as part of the Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies programme. A considerable number of local and international students participated in this course unit.Read More
The Presentations made by candidates of MPhil. and PhD in Buddhist Studies Research Programms on 23rd September 2025 from 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. in Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies. The chair of the panel was Emeritus Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne. As well as Ven. Dr. Dampe Vijitharathana Thera – Deputy Vice Chancellor and Dean...Read More
The Special Guest Lecture was held on 19th August 2025 at Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Faculty of Buddhist Studies. The event featured a special guest lecture by Dr. Kalinga Seneviratne, an Australian Journalist, Radio broadcaster, Television documentary maker, and International communication specialist. Founder of Lotus...Read More
An insightful academic forum was held on 4th May 2025 at Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Buddhist Studies. The event featured a special guest lecture by Dr. Stephen C. Berkwitz, Professor of Religious Studies and Head of the Department of Languages, Cultures, and...Read More
The inauguration ceremony for the admission of new students to the Sinhala and English medium Master of Arts degree programme conducted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS) was held on the 22nd of March 2025 at the Mezzanine hall of the institute’s main auditorium. For this occasion, Ven....Read More
The Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS) celebrated the awarding of diplomas and certificates for its recently conducted Diploma and Certificate programs. The event took place on December 6, 2024, at the Main Auditorium of the NIIBS, Manelwatta, Kelaniya. It was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Most Venerable Dr. Bodagama Chandima Nayaka Thero,...Read More
The 4th General Convocation of the Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies was successfully held on 08th December 2023 at the NIIBS Auditorium premises with the Hon. Minister Dr. Susuil Premajayantha – Ministry of Education.Read More
The eagerly anticipated NIIBS Open Day unfolded with resounding success on October 2nd, 2023. The event offered a remarkable insight into the institution’s offerings, garnering enthusiastic participation from prospective Students, Parents and curious visitors. It was a day filled with informative sessions, campus tours, and the chance to engage with our dedicated Faculty. Thank you...Read More
The Inaugural Ceremony of the new Degree Programs for 2023/2024 and Orientation on enrolment of new students for the Degree Courses conducted by the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Graduate Studies was ceremonially held on 12.03.2023 in the Auditorium of the NIIBS. Accordingly, Ven. Dr. Bodhagama Chandima...Read More
