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.
Miss Pushpini Kavindi, who served as the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies for nearly one year, will soon be leaving our institution. In appreciation of the dedicated service she rendered to the Faculty, both the academic and non-academic staff organized a graceful farewell ceremony in her honour. The Dean of the Faculty,...Read More
Professor G.A. Somaratna (Professor – Hong Kong University), a distinguished scholar in the fields of Pali and Buddhist Studies, visited our institute today and engaged in a friendly discussion. During the visit, attention was also given to the activities of the university.Read More
Book launching ceremony (Psychosomatic Disorders not Recovered with Medicine – Empirical Research) was held on 2025.07.25 by Dr. Kalyani Ruwanpathirana at VIP Room, NIIBS Campus. Ven. Dr. Dampe Wijitharathana Thero – Deputy Vice Chancellor / Dean (Faculty of Buddhist Studies), Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne – Dean (Faculty of Graduate Studies), Prof. Prashantha B. Mandawala – Dean...Read More
On 2nd July 2025, the Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS), in collaboration with Biyagama Central College, hosted an enlightening workshop organized by the Psychology & Mental Health Research Professional Association (PMHRPA) and the Counselling Psychotherapy Unit, NIIBS. This impactful session focused on preventing screen addiction and mental health first aid, empowering participants to...Read More
We successfully concluded the special lecture titled “The Monastic Architecture of Nālandā Mahāvihāra: A Vision for the Future” delivered by Professor Anand Singh of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India. This session, organized under the patronage of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at the Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, offered a profound understanding of...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
