Brief History of Lumbini Buddhist University !

The first World Buddhist Summit held in Lumbini from 30th November to 2nd December,1998 proposed to establish a Buddhist university in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, to impart standard education on Buddhist Philosophy, Literature and Culture, and the Lumbini Declaration, issued at the conclusion of the Summit, requested the Nepal government to take immediate action in this direction. Accordingly, the Lumbini Development Trust constituted a seven-member Preparatory Committee with Prof. Tulasi Ram Vaidya as convener and Ven. Sudarshan Mahasthavir, Ngawang Hoser Lama, Pt. Badri Ratna Bajracharya, Prof. Mohan Prasad Lohani, Prof. Tri Ratna Manandhar and Mr. Min Bahadur Shakya as members. Finally, on 14th Marga 2061 B.S. (29th November 2004), Lumbini Buddhist University was formally established with the promulgation of an Ordinance. Later in 2006, the Parliament approved the Ordinance with modifi cations as Lumbini Buddhist University Act (Lumbini Bauddha Vishwavidyalaya Ain 2063).

Following the People's Movement of 2006 (2062 - 63 B.S) the Legislative assembly Adopted an Act relating to the establishmentn of LBU, Lumbini in 2006 ( 2063 B.S).

The Act provides for the Prime Minister of Nepal as Chancellor of LBU and the Minister of Education, Nepal as Pro - Chancellor. The University's Vice Chancellor acts as Chief Executive who is assisted by the Registrar in financial and general adinistration and the Dean in academic programmes.

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• Objectives

  1. To Propagate the teachings of Gautam Buddha for the promotion of peace, brotherhood, amity and understanding in the world

  2. To impart education relating to Buddhist religion, philosophy, literature and culture.

  3. To develop LBU as a Centre for intellectual interation among the Buddhist scholars of the world for the welfare of humanity at large.

  4. To enter into education and cultural agreements with local and intenational organizations for the promotion of Buddhist learning.

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• Decision Making Bodies

  1. University Councili is the supreme decision-making body on policy making, budget, rules and regulations for managing the University.

  2. Executive Council implements operational decisions. It makes decision on grants, affiliation to private campuses and appointments of University officials.

  3. Academic Council makes decision on policies and practices regarding curricula, teaching, examinations and research.

  4. Research Committee formulates policies and programmes approves guidelines for researchers and co-ordinates the functions of University level research organisations.

Message from the Vice Chancellor on 11^th University Day

It gives me immense pleasure to be part of Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU). On this auspicious occasion, I would like to extend my gratitude and express warm greetings to all the concerned on the 11th Lumbini Buddhist University Day. Being the only Buddhist University of the country, located in the birth place of Sakyamuni Buddha, it envisages being an international centre of excellence in Buddhist Studies and research.

It has been a year since I have had an opportunity to lead this esteemed academic institution with zeal. As soon as I embarked in the University with a new role, realizing the need for a Master Plan to materialize the vision and mission of LBU. Eventually we have been able to formulate Academic Master Plan which had been approved by LBU Senate Meeting held in 27th Jestha 2072. We at LBU believe that the Master Plan will help us in achieving the set goals and objectives of LBU and to impart the teachings of Buddha across the globe for promotion of the World Peace. At this juncture I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all those who extended their support and cooperation to bring the University at this stage and look forward further support and cooperation from all concerned in the days to come.

Prof. Dr. Naresh Man Bajracharya

Vice-Chancellor