Academics

Study Buddhist traditions through text, thought, language and civilization.

Explore undergraduate pathways in Tripitaka Studies, Buddhist Philosophy, Pāli and Buddhist Civilization.

Honours
TRIP

BA (Hons) in Tripitaka Studies

An intensive study of the Theravada Tipiṭaka together with Aṭṭhakathā and Tīkā traditions, integrating textual learning, recitation, interpretation and independent research.

4 years · 8 semestersSinhala / English academic support
Sutta PiṭakaVinaya PiṭakaAbhidhamma PiṭakaAṭṭhakathā & TīkāChanting & RecitationIndependent Dissertation
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Major Subject
BUPH

BA / BA (Hons) in Buddhist Philosophy

Rigorous study of early Buddhist thought, Theravada philosophy, Vinaya, logic, epistemology, ethics, Buddhist psychology, counselling and comparative philosophical inquiry.

General / 4-year Honours pathwaySinhala & English
Early Buddhist ThoughtTheravada PhilosophyBuddhist LogicEpistemologyBuddhist EthicsPsychology & Counselling
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Language & Texts
PALI

BA / BA (Hons) in Pali

Advanced Pāli language, grammar, translation and textual interpretation designed to support precise engagement with canonical and non-canonical Buddhist literature.

General / 4-year Honours pathwaySinhala & English
Pāli GrammarMorphology & SyntaxTranslationCanonical TextsCommentarial LiteratureTextual Interpretation
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Civilization Studies
BUCZ

BA / BA (Hons) in Buddhist Civilization

Interdisciplinary study of Buddhist history, cultures, institutions, arts, social thought, global expansion, heritage and the relationship between Buddhism and society.

General / 4-year Honours pathwaySinhala & English
Buddhist HistorySangha & LaityAsian Buddhist CulturesBuddhist ArtsSocial ThoughtSri Lankan Buddhist Heritage
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Curriculum note

Programme structures on this concept site are based on the Department’s currently published public information. Final course registration, credit requirements and current offerings should always be checked against the latest approved University handbook and faculty notices.

Learn · Research · Preserve

Explore Buddhist scholarship at BUSL.

Connect textual learning, research and the living Theravada tradition.