Our Vision
Generating a theoretical and practical knowledge system based on Theravada Buddhist teaching
Our Mission
To create a discipline scholars who are suitable for the future world by closely connecting with other concurrent subjects based on Buddhist Philosophy
Dean’s Message
Dr. Ven. Welivita Soratha Thero
Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
This university has been given the power to establish the faculties at the university premises itself by the Bhiksu University Act No: 15 in 2012. Following the above-mentioned act, two faculties entitled Faculty of Buddhist Studies and Faculty of Language and Cultural Studies were established for the first time. Two departments are formed under the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, namely the Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies and the Department of Practical Buddhist Studies. Altogether two departments and also the Faculty of Buddhist Studies are set in a four-story building.
The Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies offers special and general degrees in Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Civilization, and Pali in both Sinhala and English mediums. One senior professor, one professor, and 17 lecturers, including senior lecturers, lecturers, probationary lecturers, and temporary assistant lecturers, work attached to the department.
The Department of Practical Buddhist Studies is also formed under the Faculty of Buddhist Studies. This department offers Compulsory Bhavana, Information Technology, and Buddhist Psychology and Counseling courses. Among them, Buddhist Psychology and Counseling can be read as a special degree course.
Top Stories
Senior Lecturer Ven. Welipitiye Pagnanarathana Thero has been appointed as the Head of the Department of Applied Buddhist Studies at Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 24 September 2025, for a term of three years.
Senior Lecturer Ven. Balangoda Ananda Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Head of the Department of Applied Buddhist Studies at Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 01 July 2024, for a term of three years.
Department of Applied Buddhist Studies organized a training workshop on “Reading, Writing, and Conservation of Palm Leaves” for university students on 27 November 2025.
Faculty Staff Directory
Ven. Welivita Soratha Thero
Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Ven. Welipitiye Pagnanarathana Thero
Head, Department of Applied Buddhist Studies
Ven. Kirama Wimalathissa Thero
Head, Department of Buddhist and Pali
