Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies

The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies is the central academic unit committed to providing academic leadership in Pali and Buddhist Studies. Our goal is to produce excellent Buddhist leaders and multitalented bachelors who are highly knowledgeable in Buddhist Teaching, Pali Language, fluent in communication skills in modern languages and IT, and knowledge of the modern comparative religions. Emeritus Prof. P. D. Premasiri provides academic leadership to the program.