Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

The Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, established in terms of  the Act of Parliament No.74 of 1981 of the Democratic Socialistic  Republic of Sri Lanka was ceremonially opened on the 22nd day of April  1982.

The objectives of this university were the propagation of Buddhism, the  development of Pali and Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka and foreign  countries and the provision of facilities for research in the relevant  fields. The above-mentioned Act has been revised by the Buddhist and  Pali University of Sri Lanka (Amendment) Act No. 37 of 1995. With the  activation of the amendments, the affiliated institutions became  defunct.

Vision

To be the foremost and the best Buddhist University in the world

Mission

To endow unto the world, erudite Dhammaduthas (Missionaries of the Dhamma) and scholars, disciplined through mastery of the Buddhadhamma, the Pali Language and allied subjects, accomplished in varied skills capable in promoting and fostering the philosophy of life, refulgent with the doctrine of the Buddha in Sri Lanka and abroad.

Objectives of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

The objectives that were fundamental to the establishment of the University in terms of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Act No. 74 of 1981 as amended by the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Act No. 37 of 1995:-

• The training of scholars in the Buddhist Doctrine and Discipline for the purpose of the dissemination of Buddhism and nurturing of Buddhist missionary activities in Sri Lanka and abroad.
• The promotion of the study of the Pali Language, Buddhist Culture and Buddhist Philosophy in Sri Lanka and abroad, and the enhancement of those studies as befitting the modern world trends.
• The training of the student monks and the lay male students to teach Buddhism and Pali Language in the Pirivenas, Schools and in similar institutions.
• The provision of facilities to maintain and promote courtesy and civility and mental discipline among the student monks and the lay male students.