Master in Theravada Buddhism

The Master in Theravada Buddhism at Lumbini Buddhist University covers core studies of Theravada Buddhism based on the Pali Tripitaka, including Buddhist history, philosophy, and literature. The program develops skills in academic research and practical applications. It is delivered through lectures, seminars, discussion sessions, presentations, audiovisual materials, term papers, book reviews, and field visits. The course uses a semester system and includes written examinations and internal assessments to evaluate student performance.

Modules

• History of Theravāda Buddhism (Basic Course)
• Pāli Language and Literature I
• Theravada Buddhist Practice
• Buddhist Philosophy I
• SuttaPitaka Analysis I
• Buddhist Economics or Buddhist Iconography or Buddhism and Leadership
• Buddhist Meditation Method Basic Course
• Buddhist Ethics Basic Course
• Pāli Language and Literature II Basic Course
• Buddhist Philosophy II Basic Course
• Suttapitaka Analysis (selected) II Advanced Course
• Research Methodology (Basic Course)

• Students from any discipline having passed a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from any recognized university are eligible.
• Admission requires a written entrance examination followed by an interview.
• Class size limited to 35 students per class.