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A training programme aimed at developing effective Dhamma preaching skills, organized by the Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies in accordance with its Annual Action Plan 2026, was successfully held on 21st October 2026. The programme sought to enhance students’ knowledge, communication skills, and practical competencies in Dhamma preaching.
A Psychological Counselling Session organized by the Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies was successfully held on 20th October 2026 at Sri Maha Mahinda Moolika Pirivena in Anuradhapura. The programme aimed to bridge academic learning with practical experience by providing counselling psychology students with opportunities to develop their counselling skills in a real-world setting.
In accordance with Activity No. 1.7.1.1.11 of the 2026 Action Plan of the Sri Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, a field study was conducted on 7th and 8th October 2026 to explore selected archaeological and religious sites in the Monaragala District that reflect the influence of Mahayana Buddhism.
The “Guru Tharuwata Perahuruvak” (ගුරු තරුවට පෙරහුරුවක්) – Attitude Development Workshop was successfully held on 16th October 2026. The workshop was organized by the Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies in accordance with the Annual Action Plan 2026, with the objectives of enhancing teachers’ professional dignity and responsibility, fostering a positive mind set and creative approach, and strengthening professional ethics and humanistic relationships.
The first lecture of the lecture series, conducted in accordance with Sub-Serial Number 1.7.1.6.10 of the 2026 Action Plan of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, under the activity “Conducting a Lecture Series to Enhance the Knowledge of Students Following Tripiṭaka Studies,” was successfully held on 13th October 2026.
The Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies, Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies, successfully conducted a five-day Stone Tools Workshop from 10th – 14th August 2026 in collaboration with the German Archaeological Institute, Commission for Archaeology of Non-European Cultures.
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The Official Commencement of the Year 2026 at the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka was announced as an event marking the beginning of the academic year.
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As part of the Annual Action Plan for 2025, the Department of Applied Buddhist Studies hosted a training workshop on ‘Reading, Writing, and Conservation of Palm Leaves’ for University students on 27.11.2025.
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In line with the Annual Action Plan for 2025, the Department of Applied Buddhist Studies successfully organized a training workshop on ‘Indigenous Medicine Production’ for students of the university on 26.11.2025.
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