Master in Pali Buddhist Studies

Master in Pali Buddhist Studies is a Masters program taught at Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal. Intake: Fall semester. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 semesters) options.

The Master in Pali Buddhist Studies is a graduate program focused on Theravada Buddhism and Pāli language studies. Students study Pāli language, literature, translation skills of Pāli Tipitaka and its commentary, and the principles of Theravada Buddhism. The program is structured over four semesters and uses lectures and seminars as the primary teaching methods. It involves oral and written presentations, term papers, book reviews, and field visits. Assessments include term-end examinations and continuous internal evaluation. Admission requires a bachelor's degree from a recognized university and passing an entrance exam plus interview. The program is intended for students aiming to become specialists in Pāli language to support Theravada Buddhism propagation.

Modules

• Introduction to Pāli Language and Literature
• Pāli Grammar (Part I)
• Pāli Conversation I
• Pāli Translation I
• Pāli Grammar (Part II)
• Pāli Dhātupāṭha I (Selected Pāli Roots I)
• Advanced Pāli Grammar
• Pāli Conversation II
• Pāli Translation II
• Pali Textual Studies I (Selected Suttas)
• Pali Textual Studies II (Selected Suttas)
• Life of the Buddha

The minimum requirements for admission in Master in Pali Buddhist Studies at Lumbini Buddhist University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Lumbini Buddhist University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Lumbini Buddhist University as pre-requiste for admission in Master in Pali Buddhist Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
• Written entrance examination
• Interview

Please check detail of study units at https://lbu.edu.np/course/master-in-pali-buddhist-studies

1 fully funded scholarships are listed for Nepal. See Nepal scholarships.