Buddhasravaka Dharmapeetha
The beginning of the institution's Dharmapeetha educational tradition.
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
A Legacy of Wisdom.
A Legacy of Wisdom.
A Future of Scholarship.
Discover an institution dedicated to Buddhist higher education, scholarly excellence, spiritual development and the preservation of Theravāda Buddhist intellectual traditions.
Milestones in Our History
From the Dharmapeetha tradition to a modern university dedicated to Buddhist scholarship.
University Legislation
The Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University was established under Act No. 26 of 1996.
University Operations
The re-established university began its formal operations in Anuradhapura.
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
The institution adopted its present name following Act No. 15 of 2012.
About Our University
Rooted in Buddhist Tradition. Committed to Higher Learning.
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka is located in Anuradhapura, a historic centre of Buddhist religious, educational and cultural life. The University's setting is closely associated with the heritage of Sri Maha Bodhi, ancient monasteries, stupas and Mihintale.
The institution developed from the Buddhasravaka Dharmapeetha tradition, and was subsequently re-established as Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University. Its present identity reflects a continuing commitment to Buddhist education, monastic discipline and academic research.
Today, academic faculties, departments, university officers, library services and administrative divisions contribute to the University's educational mission and wider service to society.
Education With Meaning
Our educational objectives connect Buddhist knowledge, meditation, research and the dissemination of the Dhamma.
Buddhist Education
Support the systematic study of Buddhist teachings and academic disciplines.
Meditation & Practice
Promote Buddhist meditation, moral development and practical learning.
Research & Scholarship
Encourage academic inquiry and research in Buddhism and related disciplines.
Dhamma & Society
Develop knowledge and skills for propagating Theravāda Buddhism in Sri Lanka and abroad.
Institutional Structure
The University's governance and academic administration operate through its established statutory authorities.
Supreme Council
Council
Senate
Faculty Boards
Our Academic Faculties
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Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Theravāda Buddhist philosophy, Pāli studies, Buddhist civilization and applied Buddhist studies.
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Languages, literature, cultural heritage, humanities and comparative social sciences.
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