Practical Buddhist Studies
Applying Buddhist knowledge to contemporary monastic, cultural and community contexts.
Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Wisdom in practice.
Wisdom in practice.
Knowledge in service.
A distinctive academic home for practical Buddhist studies, Buddhist psychology and counselling, meditation, wellbeing and contemporary communication.
3Degree pathways
5Academic staff
4Core study areas
Buddhist Psychology
Practical Studies
Counselling
“Transforming Buddhist learning into compassionate action.”
Our Academic Identity
Where Buddhist tradition meets contemporary life
The department connects rigorous scholarship with practical application in education, leadership, counselling, wellbeing, culture and community engagement.
Buddhist Psychology & Counselling
Studying mind, behaviour, wellbeing and counselling through Buddhist and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Meditation & Wellbeing
Exploring contemplative practice, ethical development and holistic approaches to wellbeing.
Technology & Communication
Strengthening digital literacy and effective communication for modern Buddhist education and service.
Ven. Welipitiye Pagngnarathana TheroHead, Department of Applied Buddhist Studies
Head’s Message
Applying timeless wisdom to present-day needs
The Department of Applied Buddhist Studies represents the practical dimension of the university’s identity by advancing programmes grounded in Dhamma, Vinaya and Buddhist cultural heritage.
The department promotes the living value of Buddhist knowledge through studies in practical Buddhist heritage, monastery planning and management, Buddhist communication, Dhamma propagation, Buddhist law, health and wellbeing, arts, sculpture and sacred heritage.
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Degree programmes
Purpose-built pathways combining Buddhist scholarship, practical competencies and research.
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts
B.A. in Buddhist Psychology & Counselling
An interdisciplinary degree that integrates Buddhist understandings of mind and behaviour with counselling knowledge and practice.
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3 Years
Bachelor of Arts
B.A. in Practical Buddhist Studies
A programme connecting classical Buddhist learning with practical leadership, heritage, communication and community service.
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4 Years
Bachelor of Arts Honours
B.A. (Hons) in Buddhist Psychology & Counselling
An advanced honours programme featuring research, practicum, internship and specialised Buddhist psychotherapeutic studies.
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