Faculty of Buddhist Studies
August 21, 2026 2026-08-26 10:55Faculty of Buddhist Studies
About US
Internalizing the teachings of Lord Gautam Buddha, LBU envisions world peace, harmony, and prosperity through its pedagogy and research in the areas of Buddhist Philosophy, Literature, Education, Culture and other subjects to enhance the cultivation of precepts and human virtues namely peace, empathy, Maitrī and compassion.
Buddha’s teachings direct humans towards achieving the ultimate happiness. In Buddhism, development is interpreted as uplifting people in terms of spiritual and psychological needs upon securing the basic needs of a decent livelihood. Similarly, Buddhism recognizes the importance of the cultivation of human virtues as well as material development.
Lumbini Buddhist University consists of three Faculties currently; from the beginning the Faculty of Buddhist Studies has been predominant as the course of Buddhist Studies is one of the fast-growing multi-faceted academic disciplines that has something to cater to everyone from all walks of lives. Besides traditional monastic education systems, the course of Buddhist Studies has been introduced in Universities across the globe. In the context of Lumbini Buddhist University, this discipline is taught not only at the central campus of LBU but also in its six affiliated educational institutions in Nepal such as Lotus Academic College, Lumbini College of Buddhism and Himalayan Studies, Sugat Bauddha Mahavidyalaya, Theravada Buddhist Academy, Boudha Multiple Campus and in SIBA, Sri Lanka.
Department Contact Info
Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Parsa, Lumbini, Rupandehi
Lumbini Province, Nepal
977-71404071
Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 4:00P.M.
Social Info
Goal
The goal of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies is to produce a full-fledged, intelligent, wise, moral, talented, non-violent, and secular person, who thinks and works not only for the benefit of their own but that of others and society unselfishly, by providing teachings of core and applied Buddhism in scientific way.
Objectives
- To impart knowledge of Buddhist education based on Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Chinese through physical as well as online classes by the worldwide scholars in the field, to those who are interested in these studies all over the world, from Lumbini.
- To facilitate the student’s pedagogy and research in the areas of Buddhist philosophy, Literature, Education, Culture, and applied subjects.
- To help the students achieve physical, mental, moral, and intellectual development and guide the students to realize the innate, perfect, ultimate wisdom through which one can solve all kinds of problems and turn suffering into happiness.
- solve all kinds of problems and turn suffering into happiness.
Program Review
FBS will periodically review its academic programs on the basis of the parameters set by the University /Faculty/Quality Assurance and Accreditation Cell. At least one cycle of the program will be the observation period or piloting of the program.
Why Study Here?
Greetings from Lumbini Buddhist University!
Dear Esteemed Students and Scholars,
I extend a heartfelt welcome as the Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Lumbini Buddhist University. Our faculty, nestled in the sacred birthplace of Sakyamuni Buddha, holds a profound vision of becoming a global center for excellence in Buddhist Studies. We are dedicated to addressing contemporary societal challenges through the application of core Buddhist values and fostering world peace.
Our academic offerings encompass a diverse range, including Master's and Bachelor's degree programs, certificate courses, and an evolving curriculum aligned with the essence of Buddhist Education from the Birthplace of Buddha and Skill-Oriented Buddhist Education. As we impart the teachings of the Buddha, we equally focus on nurturing research capacities among our esteemed faculty.
Over the years, we have engaged in national and international seminars in collaboration with various organizations, a testament to our commitment to fostering a vibrant research environment. As we move forward, we seek cooperation and collaboration from all who share our vision of promoting Buddhist wisdom and values. I invite you to be part of our dynamic academic community, where your intellectual pursuits and contributions can help shape a more enlightened and peaceful world.
