Admission for Diploma and Higher Diploma Courses

Diploma Courses (SLQF Level 3)

Buddhist Studies / Pali / Sanskrit / Tamil / English / Buddhist Heritage / Buddhist Counseling

Educational Qualifications:
  • Passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination

OR

  • Passed an Advanced Certificate Course from a government-approved university or higher education institution

OR

  • Completed another qualification equivalent to or higher than SLQF Level 2 (NVQ Level 4)

OR

  • Completed any other qualification accepted by the Senate of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Note: Those who have completed the Chauffeur Tourist Guide Lecturer (C.T.G.L.) course and hold the license with 05 years of service are eligible to follow the Buddhist Heritage Diploma course.

Higher Diploma Courses (SLQF Level 4)

Buddhist Studies / Pali / Sanskrit / Tamil / English / Buddhist Heritage / Buddhist Counseling

Educational Qualifications:
  • Passed any Diploma course offered by a government-approved university or higher education institution

OR

  • Completed a qualification equivalent to or higher than SLQF Level 3 (NVQ Level 5)

OR

  • Completed any other qualification accepted by the Senate of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Note: Those who have passed the first year of a degree program (G.A.Q.) along with any 06-month Diploma, or those who have completed the National Tourist Guide Lecturer (N.T.G.L.) course and hold the license with 02 years of service, are eligible to study the Buddhist Heritage Higher Diploma course.
 

Course Fees, Duration, and Credits

CourseDurationAcademic CreditsCourse Fee
Diploma Course01 Year30Rs. 40,000
Higher Diploma Course01 Year30Rs. 45,000

Course Structure - Diploma Courses

Diploma in Buddhist Studies
  • DBUS 33015 – Early Buddhism: Fundamental Teachings
  • DBUS 33025 – Buddhist Social Dimension
  • DBUS 33035 – Theravada Buddhist Culture
  • DBUS 33045 – Sri Lankan Buddhist Tradition: Early Period
  • DBUS 33055 – Buddhism and World Religions
  • DBUS 33065 – Basic Pali Grammar
  • DPAL 33015 – Study of Pali Prescribed Texts I
  • DPAL 33025 – Study of Pali Prescribed Texts II
  • DPAL 33035 – Basic Pali Grammar I
  • DPAL 33045 – Pali unprescribed texts and Pali Language Skills I
  • DPAL 330515 – Study of Tripitaka Literature I
  • DPAL 33065 – Translation of Pali I
  • DSAN 33015 – Introduction to Sanskrit Grammar
  • DSAN 33025 – History of Sanskrit Literature I
  • DSAN 33035 – Introduction to Buddhist Sanskrit Literature I
  • DSAN 33045 – Sanskrit Poetic Literature I
  • DSAN 33055 – Didactic Literature I
  • DSAN 33065 – Sanskrit Drama Literature I
  • DTML 33015 – Functional Grammar of Modern Tamil – I
  • DTML 33025 – Comprehension and Composition – I
  • DTML 33035 – Communication Competence – I
  • DTML 33045 – Introduction to Tamil Literature – I
  • DTML 33055 – Introduction to Tamil Language and Culture
  • DTML 33065 – Translation Skills – I
  • DPEL 33015 – English Grammar
  • DPEL 33025 – Advanced Writing and Reading
  • DPEL 33035 – Speaking and Listening
  • DPEL 33045 – English Literature – Poetry and Drama
  • DPEL 33055 – English Literature – Fiction
  • DPEL 33065 – Fundamental Teachings of Buddhism
  • DIBH 33015 – Sri Lankan Epigraphy related to Buddhist Heritage
  • DIBH 33025 – Ancient Irrigation Culture of Sri Lanka
  • DIBH 33035 – Monastic Landscaping and Planning
  • DIBH 33045 – Intangible Buddhist Heritage
  • DIBH 33055 – Buddhist Heritage and Multicultural Relations
  • DIBH 33065 – Threats and Challenges to the Preservation of Buddhist Heritage
  • DBCL 33015 – Introduction to Buddhist Counseling
  • DBCL 33025 – Buddhist Counseling Ethics
  • DBCL 33035 – Buddhist Personality Analysis
  • DBCL 33045 – Buddhist Approach to Mental Health
  • DBCL 33055 – Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness Techniques
  • DBCL 33065 – Western Counseling Theories

Course Structure - Higher Diploma Courses

Higher Diploma in Buddhist Studies
  • HDBUS 43015 – Mahayāna Buddhism
  • HDBUS 43025 – Buddhist Psychology
  • HDBUS 43035 – Practical Buddhism
  • HDBUS 43045 – Sri Lankan Buddhist Tradition: Modern period
  • HDBUS 43055 – World Religions and Contemporary Issues
  • HDBUS 43165 – Study of the Pali Language and Canonical Literature
    • HDPAL 43015 – Study of Pali Prescribed Texts III
    • HDPAL 43025 – Study of Pali Prescribed Texts IV
    • HDPAL 43035 – Basic Pali Grammar II
    • HDPAL 43045 – Pali unprescribed texts and Pali Language Skills II
    • HDPAL 430515 – Study of Tripitaka Literature II
    • HDPAL 43065 – Translation of Pali II

    • HDSAN 43015 – Introduction to Sanskrit Grammar II
    • HDSAN 43025 – History of Sanskrit Literature II
    • HDSAN 43035 – Introduction to Buddhist Sanskrit Literature II
    • HDSAN 43045 – Sanskrit Poetic Literature II
    • HDSAN 43055 – Didactic Literature II
    • HDSAN 43065 – Sanskrit Drama Literature II

  • HDTML 43015 – Functional Grammar of Modern Tamil – II
  • HDTML 43025 – Comprehension and composition – II
  • HDTML 43035 – Communication Competence – II
  • HDTML 43045 – Introduction to Tamil Literature – II
  • HDTML 43055 – Translation Skills – II
  • HDTML 43065 – Written Assignment (An individual project)
  • HDEL 43015 – English Grammar
  • HDEL 43025 – Written Composition and Reading
  • HDEL 43035 – English Literature
  • HDEL 43045 – Speaking and Listening
  • HDEL 43055 – Buddhist Principles and Contemporary social issues
  • HDEL 43065 – Independent Project
  • HDBH 43015 – Buddhist Source Traditions
  • HDBH 43025 – Heritage Conservation and Management
  • HDBH 43035 – Buddhist Monastic Architecture
  • HDBH 43045 – Sri Lankan Buddhist Painting Traditions
  • HDBH 43055 – Buddhist Sculpture and Carving Arts
  • HDBH 43065 – Buddhist Symbols and Communication
  • HDBCL 43015 – Counselling Skills
  • HDBCL 43025 – Buddhism and Forensic Psychology
  • HDBCL 43035 – Buddhist Ayurvedic Counselling
  • HDBCL 43045 – Analysis of Mental Disorders
  • HDBCL 43055 – Buddhist Reconciliation Method and Well-being
  • HDBCL 43065 – Life Skills Management

Admission for Diploma and Higher Diploma Courses
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Course Inquiries

Contact:

Senior Lecturer Ven. Baragama Saddhananda Thero - 071 837 2206

Dr. Ishanka Malsiri – 071 423 1201

Office – 011 2 580 609 / 011 2 502 944

Senior Assistant Registrar – 011 2 502 942

Director,
Center for Open and Distance Learning
Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
No. 214, Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 07