Faculty of Development Studies and Applied Sciences

About

The Faculty of Development Studies and Applied Sciences, including the School of Development Studies & Applied Sciences, represents a bold and innovative initiative by Lumbini Buddhist University, established in 2019. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of Buddha’s teachings, this faculty seeks to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern challenges, making a meaningful impact on contemporary society.

Our primary mission is to practically connect and contextualize the profound teachings of Buddha with the pressing issues and development needs of today’s world. We believe that the values of compassion, wisdom, and mindfulness, inherent in Buddhist philosophy, hold the key to addressing complex global challenges and fostering sustainable development.

As a forward-thinking institution, our faculty offers a range of academic programs that blend traditional wisdom with cutting-edge knowledge. From Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees to certificate courses, our curriculum is designed to empower students with the skills, insights, and ethical foundations necessary to create positive change in society. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we explore areas such as sustainable development, environmental science, social innovation, and more, ensuring that our graduates are equipped to tackle real-world issues with wisdom and compassion.

Our commitment extends beyond the classroom. We actively engage in research, community outreach, and collaborative projects that seek to improve the lives of individuals and communities. By promoting applied sciences and development studies, we strive to be at the forefront of innovative solutions for global challenges.

The Faculty of Development Studies and Applied Sciences is more than just an academic institution; it is a community of thinkers, innovators, and changemakers dedicated to bringing positive transformation to our world. We invite you to explore our programs, engage with our faculty and students, and join us in our mission to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary progress. Together, we can create a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Majors

Sustainable Goals

Community Reach

Sustainable Development Education

Vision

Creating a virtuous society having sustainable livelihood through environmentally friendly, economically vibrant, and ethically governed systems

Mission

Develop academic programs of higher education suitable for professional careers as administrators, entrepreneurs, mobilizers, planners, policy-makers, researchers or teachers in the fields of sustainable development, agroforestry & its allied subjects, and environmental management

Values

Implementation of the academic programs based on the Buddhist philosophy as elaborated in the four noble truths pertinent to the sufferings such as existence, causes, ending and remedies, and the noble eight-folded path of righteousness on View, Thought, Speech, Conduct, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration

Why Study Here?

  1. Delivering its learners an opportunity and access to academic, professional, and research-based education through blended mode (a combination of Face-to-Face and Online mode) with a collaborative and learner-centric way;
  2. Equipping its learners with knowledge, skills, and competencies by best-utilizing information technology in education;
  3. Developing sensitivity to ethical, aesthetic, and social issues;
  4. Cultivate in learners an ethical awareness to live with love, compassion, renunciation, cooperation, and peace
  5. Fostering excellence in learning and researching by nurturing an environment based on evidence-based, inquiry-based learning, reasoning, and researching;
  6. Equip learners relevant skills to compete in society;
  7. Delivering its learners an opportunity of and access to academic, professional, and research-based education through blended mode (a combination of Face-to-Face and Online mode) with collaborative and learner-centric way;
  8. Developing sensitivity to ethical, aesthetic, and social issues;

Department Contact Info

Faculty of Development Studies & Applied Sciences
Sittalnagar, Devdaha, Rupandehi

Lumbini Province, Nepal 32900

+977-71-577427

[email protected]

Sun – Fri 9:00A.M. – 3:00P.M.

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Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam

Welcome to the School of Development Studies & Applied Sciences. As a part of the Lumbini Buddhist University, established in 2004 in response to the 1st World Buddhist Summit held in Lumbini in 1998, this School was created in 2019 to internalizing Buddha’s teachings for practical applications of contemporary applied sciences towards sustainable livelihood.

We are located at Devdaha, the Mawali (maternal home) of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha, approximately 50 kilometer east of Lumbini, Nepal. You will discover a tranquil environment of forests, streams and agricultural land inhabited by a friendly community.

We offer three master programs on agroforestry, development & environmental studies that have been designed within the framework of Buddhist concepts of Tapovana (meditation grove) and the notions of Ahimsa (non-violence). With these programs, we offer experiential learning opportunities such as monastic experience, internship and outreach services for the learners. We follow learner-centered pedagogical approaches such as indoor & open-air classes, open & distance learning, mindful-communications and so forth.

We encourage learners to be engaged in productive works of their choices through action research, entrepreneurships, cooperatives and extension in a community. We also encourage them to be proactive in networking and exchange programs for academic discourse.

Mr. Ukesh Raj Bhuju
Dean, Faculty of Development Studies & Applied Sciences

Join the Faculty of Development Studies and Applied Sciences (FDSAS) at Lumbini Buddhist University in our mission to connect ancient wisdom with modern challenges. Discover programs that blend timeless values with cutting-edge knowledge and gain the skills to make a real impact. Be part of a community dedicated to creating positive change in society. Apply now to FDSAS and embark on a transformative journey of wisdom and compassion.

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