Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies 2025
About this event
Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies 2025
Awarded by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Conducted by Buddhist Library Graduate School
Update 23 Jan 2025:
In 2025, the Buddhist Library Graduate School will offer the Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies. The tentative plan is to start the programme in late-June 2025.
Details are being confirmed; do indicate your interest here to receive updates.
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies allows you to further your studies in Buddhism through an in-depth course of study lasting about 10 to 12 months. It is a programme offered by the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and conducted by the Buddhist Library, Singapore.
Course Content
The course consists of five taught modules, a 3,000 word Extended Essay, as well as exams for the five taught modules:
- PDBS 01: The Indian Religious Background and the Emergence of Buddhism
- PDBS 02: Basic Doctrines of Early Buddhism
- PDBS 03: Buddhist Social Philosophy
- PDBS 04: Buddhist Culture: An Outline Study
- PDBS 05: Extended Essay (approx. 3,000 words)
- PDBS 06: Fundamentals of Buddhist Ethics
For full details, please view this syllabus, which gives you an overview of the entire programme. This includes content to be covered, expected assignments and recommended reference readings.
Indication of Interest
If you are interested, please fill in this Google Form and we will contact you with updates. We may organize a Course Preview for this programme in February 2025.
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About the organiser
Beyond its literary treasures, the BL fosters a vibrant community of Buddhist practitioners through regular events, including meditation sessions, Dhamma talks, and workshops. The library's global network of connections with Buddhist organisations facilitates the exchange of ideas and enriches the understanding of Buddhism on an international scale.
