Diploma in Buddhism 2026 Course Preview (15 & 22 Nov 25)
15 November 2025, 02:00 PM - 22 November 2025, 04:00 PM
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"Kataṃ ca sukataṃ seyyo-
Yaṃ katvā nānutappati"
Better it is to do a good deed,
after doing which one does not grieve
A one year course conducted by the Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore located at Mangala Vihara (Buddhist Temple). We are affiliated to the Budddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Programme Title: Diploma in Buddhism Course
| Eligibility | Above 18 years of age. Ability to read and write English. Some basic knowledge of Buddhism would be advantage. |
| Registration Period | 1st November 2025 |
| Course Preview | The course preview is scheduled as below: Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple Date: 15th November 2025, Saturday Time: 2pm - 4pmPoh Ming Tse Temple Date: 22nd November 2025, Saturday Time: 2pm - 4pm Click or Scan below QR code to register. |
| Term | Jan 2026 to Dec 2026 Exams: In Dec 2026 |
| Venue, Date and Time | Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple 30 Jalan Eunos, Singapore 419495 Tuesdays: 7:30pm to 9:30pm Sundays: 2:00pm to 5:15pm Starts: 4th January 2026, SundayPoh Ming Tse Temple 438 Dunearn Road, Singapore 289613 Tuesdays: 7:30pm to 9:30pm Thursdays: 7:00pm to 10:00pm Starts: 6th January 2026, Tuesday |
| Course Length | One year |
| Attendance | At least 70% during one year course |
| Age group | Above 18 years of age |
| Fees | Registration Fee: USD $55 (in SGD equivalent) Exam Fee: USD $100 (in SGD equivalent) Maintenance: SGD S$260 |
| Enquiry | Enquire BPC Administration: |
| Register | Application Form Registration for Diploma in Buddhism submit as follows: - Application Form - 2 passport sized photos - Copy of I/C - Registration/Maintenance Fees |
| Organized by | BPC (Buddhist and Pali College) |
| Course content | 1. Early Buddhism - Fundamental Teachings 2. Buddhist Social Dimension 3. Geographical Expansion of Buddhism 4. Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling 5. Pali Language and LiteraturePlease refer to the course syllabus for details |
| Course Notes | Will be distributed in each lesson |
| Course Recommended Texts | Purchase Recommended Books |
| Examination | December, conducted at College by Budddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka in Singapore |
| Remarks | Successful candidates are eligible to proceed to the 3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) and then the 1-year Master of Arts (MA) in Buddhist Studies |
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The Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore was founded in Singapore in 1993 by the late Venerable M. M. Mahaweera Maha Nayaka Thero. It is affiliated to the Budddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka which was founded in 1982, to provide Buddhist education programmes for monks, nuns and laity.
Its degrees are internationally recognized and it is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Our founding principal was the late Venerable Dr. P. Gnanarama Nayaka Maha Thero (Ph.D. D.Litt.(Hon)). Current principal is Venerable P. Seelananda.
Its degrees are internationally recognized and it is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Our founding principal was the late Venerable Dr. P. Gnanarama Nayaka Maha Thero (Ph.D. D.Litt.(Hon)). Current principal is Venerable P. Seelananda.
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