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.
The Research on Psychology & Mental Health Progress Review – Final Presentation was held on 21 August 2026, organized by the Counselling Unit, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, under the supervision and guidance of Ven. Dr. Dampe Vijitharathana Thero, Acting Vice-Chancellor; Prof. P. B. M. Madawala, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS);...Read More
Orientation Programme 2026, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Nāgānanda International Institute of Buddhist Studies (NIIBS). The Orientation Programme organized by the Faculty of Buddhist Studies of the Nāgānanda International Institute of Buddhist Studies (NIIBS) for the 2026 new intake was successfully held on the 02nd, 03rd, and 05th of April, under the patronage of the Dean...Read More
Advanced Certificate in counselling psychotherapy clinical training (ACCP) and Diploma in counselling behavioural therapy (DCBT) inauguration session was held on 19/03/2026 at the VIP Room, NIIBS campus. This event was participated on Senior Prof. P.B. Mandawala (dean of the FHSS), Dr. Kalyani Ruwanpathirana (head of the counselling psychotherapy unit), Dr. D.D. Senadeera (FGS), Dr. Indra...Read More
The “Tharana 2023” farewell ceremony, organized by the 2023 student batch of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, was held in a grand manner on the 20th of February 2026. The event was graced by the presence of a distinguished gathering of academic and administrative dignitaries. Among them were...Read More
The 2nd International Conference on Psychology & Mental Health (ICPMH) organized by the Counselling Psychotherapy Unit of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies (FBS) was held successfully on 14.12.2025 in the Mezzanine floor of the NIIBS presided over by a large group of distinguished guests. Best of Honour-Most Ven. Dr. Bodagma Chandima Thero, Vice-Chancellor of the NIIBS,...Read More
A commemorative event in honour of the late Emeritus Prof. Oliver Abeynayake was held recently at Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS), organized by the Faculty of Buddhist Studies. This memorial program, conducted under the theme “Muragala”, was attended by both academic and non-academic staff. The keynote Lecture was delivered by Senior Professor Ven....Read More
