Buddhist and Pali University:
Fame for Lanka
The present activities of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri
Lanka, reminiscent of the ancient pattern of education of Thaksila and
Nalanda, will bring much fame to Sri Lanka in the future as a centre of
Buddhist learning, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.
In the efforts to make Sri Lanka a knowledge hub in the world,
Buddhist education receives a significant place, the President said
adding that the Buddhist and Pali University has a major role to play in
this regard. President Rajapaksa made this statement at the inaugural
ceremony of the new building complex of the Sri Lanka Buddhist and Pali
University, Homagama Thursday.
Children’s education is the nation’s development and the Government
will take measures to enhance children’s knowledge, he said.
Although education is constantly renewing, the foundation for
Buddhist education cannot be changed, President Rajapaksa said.
He said the University has made great efforts to spread Theravada
Buddhism throughout the world.
The building complex which was opened is complete with a library, a
building with lecture halls, a building for general utilities and two
buildings for administrative purposes. The University provides Buddhist
and Pali education for local and foreign students as well as Buddhist
clergy and laymen.
Scholars of America, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Austria and
Scotland have established institutes for external degrees from this
University, thus expanding it at international reach. The University has
made much progress in research as well opening opportunities for those
engaged in research for postgraduate qualifications. priu.gov.lk |