An Academic Conference on ‘Buddhist Meditation across Boundaries’ organized by Seoul University of Buddhism, Korea and the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies was held at the premises of NIIBS on 13th January 2026. Among the participants were academics and graduate studies of NIIBS, and scholars from other universities. The...Read More
The 2026 calendar, designed by the Media and Marketing Unit of our University, was officially launched yesterday (1st) under the guidance of the Director of the Media and Marketing Unit, Venerable Sooriyawewa Sumedha Thera. The event took place with the support of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Venerable Dr. Dampe Vijithrathana Thera, and included the participation of...Read More
NIIBS welcomed the new year 2026 with the blessings of the Maha Sanga under the patronage of our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Venerable Dr. Dampe Vijitharathana Thero by Chanting Pirith at the NIIBS Delegates Lounge. Staff members gifted and Blessed by the Maha Sanga with lucky gifts and blessing threads. All of us felt happy when our...Read More
A Chinese Ayurvedic medical camp, organized by a supportive group of foreign doctors in collaboration with the Vice-Chancellor of Nāgānanda International Buddhist University, Venerable Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thera, took place on our university premises over two days, on the 23rd and 24th. More than 500 residents from the surrounding area received medical treatment during the...Read More
Due to the natural disasters that occurred across the island in recent days, many people were affected. Taking into account that a significant number of our non-academic staff members were also impacted, our institute arranged to provide flood relief assistance.Read More
A financial assistance offering was made for the Buddhist nuns (Bhikkhunīs) pursuing the Degree in Buddhist Studies at Nāgānanda International Buddhist University, under the guidance and blessings of Vice Chancellor Venerable Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thera. This meritorious act was carried out by a delegation from Malaysia.Read More
The annual community service initiative carried out by Nāgānanda International Buddhist University, Manelwatta, was this time dedicated to supporting people affected by the recent flood disaster. As part of this humanitarian effort, essential dry food items were donated to approximately 150 families in need. This activity was conducted at the university premises, following the guidance...Read More
A training programme for the non-academic staff of NIIBS Campus was held recently on the 19th, with support from the Skills Development Fund of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. On this occasion, an invited lecture was delivered by Mr. Dhammika Muthugala, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration.Read More
A special discussion on providing relief to the people of the Kandy District who were affected by the severe cyclone was held yesterday afternoon (22) at the Kandy District Secretariat. On this occasion, in accordance with the guidance and admonition of the Vice-Chancellor of Nāgānanda Buddhist University, Venerable Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thera, a delegation led...Read More
