Lumbini Buddhist University () is a tertiary educational institution in Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of the Buddha. The idea for the university was conceived at the First World Buddhist Summit held in Lumbini in 1998, and it was officially formed on 17 June 2004. The Lumbini Buddhist University Act promulgated on 10 November 2006 confirmed its legal status as well as setting out that the university would receive financial assistance from the government of Nepal.
It will offer a four years course for a Bachelor in Buddhism, as well as MA and PhD courses.
Organisation Chancellor: Prime Minister of Nepal Pro-Chancellor: Minister of Education Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Subarna Lal Bajracharya Registrar: Tilak Ram Acharya Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies: Manik Ratna Shakya Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences : Hari Sharan Chakhun
Affiliated colleges City Campus Butwal Central Campus School of Development Studies and Applied Sciences Buddha Multiple Campus Jiri Buddhist College Lotus Buddhist Academic College, Lalitpur Lumbini International Academy of Science and Technology Lumbini Academic College of Buddhism and Himalayan Studies Sowa Rigpa International College Sugat Baudha Mahavidyalaya Theravada Buddhist Academy Tulsipur Metro College (Local Level Government: Tulsipur Metropolis) Aksheswar Traditional Buddhist Art College Thrangu Sekhar College of Mediation Sulakshyan Kriti Campus
See also
Lumbini Development Trust, Nepal
References
External links Official website