An insightful academic forum was held on 4th May 2025 at Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Buddhist Studies.
The event featured a special guest lecture by Dr. Stephen C. Berkwitz, Professor of Religious Studies and Head of the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Religions at Missouri State University, USA. His presentation on Buddhist Studies and Theravada Studies in the US and UK offered valuable perspectives on the evolving global academic landscape.
The forum was graced by the presence of Ven. Dr. Dampe Vijitharathana, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, as well as Professor Emeritus Asanga Tilakaratne, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, along with the Venerable Maha Sangha, distinguished academics, students, and invited guests. This gathering created an engaging platform for meaningful scholarly dialogue and international academic exchange in the field of Buddhist Studies.
