Certificate in Buddhist Meditation

The Certificate in Buddhist Meditation program at Lumbini Buddhist University offers a structured introduction to traditional Buddhist meditation practices, focusing on calm-abiding meditation (śamatha). This course is designed for students who seek to develop a foundational understanding and practice of Buddhist meditation techniques. By taking an external image of the Buddha as the focal support, students are guided through the initial steps of śamatha meditation. The program emphasizes methods for concentrating the mind and calming thoughts, providing participants with practical skills to cultivate mental clarity and tranquility.

Course Objectives:

The following are the main objectives of this curriculum:

• To aware students with Buddhist epistemology, Philosophy, Bhot Literature, classic and modern research methods, and other research principles.
• To enable the students to undertake an in-depth study of various disciplines of Buddhism equipped with classical and modern academic systems.
• To introduce and enrich students/researchers with vast Buddhist literature comprising sutra, tantra their commentaries, and related materials.

Admission Criteria:

Students from any discipline having passed a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from any recognized university are eligible to apply for admission to a Master’s degree program. Eligible candidates may apply to LBU by filling out an application form available online. Admission to the program will take place on a Semester basis. To be eligible for the program, the candidate needs to appear for a written entrance examination followed by an interview. The maximum number of candidates for Master’s degree program in Buddhism yearly is set to 35

Teaching and Evaluation Procedures:

1. Teachings
2. Oral examination
3. Written examination

Evaluation Procedures:

Internal Evaluation: 40% of the total grade

1. Attendance – 5
2. Conduct – 10
3. Oral examination – 25

Final Examination: 60 % of the total grade