Mission
Training academically and pertinently competent Buddhist scholars to dedicate for the wellbeing of every living thing.
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A Tribute to Academic Excellence: Launch of the Felicitation Volume for Emeritus Professor Tilak Kariyawasam
Vision
To become a pathfinder of academia in teaching, research, dissemination and socialization of the Buddha's teachings.
Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies is a pioneering department at the University of Kelaniya which was known as the ‘Buddhist Faculty’ at the outset of the Vidyalankara University. The main purpose of the Department is to promote large areas of studies and researches on Buddhism giving pivotal attention to Pāli Canon while also academically scrutinizing the teachings of the Buddha together with its philosophical and cultural aspects. Indeed, the mission of the department is to enable the student to handle the wide field of Buddhist Studies successfully.
Consequently, Pali, Buddhist Philosophy and Buddhist Culture are the main subjects in the curricula of this Department and it offers a broad range of Buddhist and Pali studies at postgraduate research (M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D.) and undergraduate levels. As a result of the interest in the study of Buddhism, this department has acquired a remarkable upsurge of fame among the other academic Buddhist institutions both in Sri Lanka and overseas. Thus, a remarkable number of foreign students from various countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Bangladesh are studying in this department. Further, countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and China, America conduct academics in Buddhist Studies and conferment degrees following the subject syllabi and other guidelines of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies of the University of Kelaniya.
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Lecture Series on English Speech & Writing – Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies
Lecture Series on English Speech & Writing – Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies
Lecture Series on English Speech and Writing, conducted by Ven. Kottawe Dhammadassi Thero. every Thursday from 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM at the K2 A Room. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a valuable certificate recognizing their dedication and achievement. For coordination and further details, please contact Miss. Nadeesha Rajapaksha at 0715 517 950. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your communication skills in a supportive and scholarly environment.
Latest News
The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Kelaniya officially commenced its academic year for international scholars with the grand Inauguration Ceremony of the Diploma in Buddhist Studies (35th Batch).
The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Kelaniya recently held a prestigious felicitation ceremony to honor the lifetime achievements of Emeritus Professor Tilak Kariyawasam.
The ceremony of assuming duties of the newly appointed Head of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Senior Lecturer Ven. Deniyaye Paññāloka Thera was held on 12 March, 2026 (at 10:00 AM) at the department premises.
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