Xiamen, China – July 2nd, 2024: A high-level delegation from Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal, led by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya, held a pivotal academic meeting with the team from the Buddhist College of Minnan. The focus of this meeting was to establish formal relations and explore joint initiatives in Buddhist Studies and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Key Discussion Agendas
The major agendas discussed during the meeting included:
1. Establishing Formal Relations: Both institutions expressed a keen interest in formalizing their relationship to foster academic and cultural exchanges.
2. Joint Initiatives for Buddhist Studies Program: The two universities explored potential collaborative programs that would enhance Buddhist Studies, leveraging each institution’s unique strengths and resources.
3. Joint Initiatives on Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at LBU: Discussions were held on introducing a Traditional Chinese Medicine program at LBU, with support and expertise from the Buddhist College of Minnan.
4. Preparing Explicit Strategies for Future Cooperation: Both parties agreed to devise clear and actionable strategies to ensure effective and sustainable collaboration in the future.
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Agreement on Formal Academic Collaboration
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya of Lumbini Buddhist University and the Vice Chancellor of the Buddhist College of Minnan reached a consensus on signing a formal academic collaboration agreement in the near future. This agreement will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the academic partnership between the two institutions, aimed at enriching their respective educational offerings and promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.
Delegates from Nepal
The LBU delegation comprised esteemed academic and administrative members, including:
- Professor Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya – Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya – Registrar
- Dr. Sagar Neupane – Associate Professor
- Mr. Rajendra Ghimire – Academic Planning Coordinator
- Mr. Dayaram Gautam – Assistant Professor
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Looking Ahead
This meeting marks a significant step towards strengthening the academic ties between Lumbini Buddhist University and the Buddhist College of Minnan. The collaborative efforts in Buddhist Studies and Traditional Chinese Medicine are expected to yield fruitful outcomes for students and faculty members alike, promoting a deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings and traditional healing practices.
The collaboration between these two prestigious institutions is poised to create new educational opportunities and foster cultural exchange, enhancing the academic landscape for both universities.