Faculty of Buddhist Studies of NIIBS was established in 2020 with the sole intention of posturing the major Classical Traditions of Buddhism - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana worldwide.
A virtual discussion on future academic endeavors was held between the Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS) and Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Thailand, on March 14th, 2025. Representing MCU, Associate Prof. Ven. Dr. Walmoruwe Piyaratana Nayaka Thero and Associate Prof. Dr. Natthee Sridee, Deputy Dean for Administration of the Faculty of Buddhism, participated in the...Read More
A welcome ceremony for the new students of the 2025 academic year in the Sinhala-medium Bachelor’s Degree program, conducted by the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, was organized by the second, third, and fourth-year students on the 8th of this month within the institute’s premises. In parallel with this...Read More
The inauguration ceremony for the admission of new students to the Sinhala-medium Bachelor’s Degree program conducted by the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies was held on the 8th of this month at the Mezzanine Hall of the institute’s main auditorium. In addition to the new students, the event was...Read More
Admissions are now open for the Diploma in Counseling Behavioural Therapy Program (Diploma in Counselling Behavioural Therapy for Relieving Abnormal Behaviours, Phobias and Addictions). This is a one-year diploma program by the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Counselling Psychotherapy Unit, NIIBS Campus. Duration – 01 Year Course Fee – Rs. 55,000.00 [Registration – Rs. 3,000 &...Read More
The “Tharana 2022” farewell ceremony, organized by the 2022 student batch of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, was held in a grand manner on the 19th of February 2025. The event was graced by the presence of a distinguished gathering of academic and administrative dignitaries. Among them were...Read More
The Monthly Workshop on Clinical and Practical Counselling was successfully conducted on 25th February 2025 at the NIIBS premises for scholars pursuing the Diploma in Buddhist Counselling Behavioural Therapy & Mental Health Research. This insightful session provided participants with practical tools and techniques to enhance emotional well-being and achieve a balanced state of mind. Held...Read More