The Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU), organized a Parinirvana Anniversary Seminar in commemoration of Choje Sakya Paṇḍita Kunga Gyaltsen (1182–1251 CE) on Friday, 2 January 2026. The seminar was held at the Conference Hall of the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, LBU. Choje Sakya Paṇḍita Kunga Gyaltsen is widely recognized as one of the most eminent Buddhist scholars and philosophers of the Sakya tradition. His extensive...Read More
Lumbini, Nepal — Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Tamrat Layne Admassu, paid a special visit to Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) today, where he was warmly welcomed by Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya, Vice Chancellor of the University. During the visit, the former Prime Minister held a constructive discussion with the University leadership focusing on themes of peace, progress, and global harmony. Both sides exchanged perspectives on how educational institutions can...Read More
Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) has taken a major step toward advancing global cultural research and regional cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Usina de Ideias de Juventude Internacional de Macau (Macao International Youth Think Tank) to co-establish the “Circum-Himalayan Cultural Research Institute.” The MoU was formally signed by Prof. Dr. Hao Xu, Chairman of the Macao International Youth Think Tank, and Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya,...Read More
In November 2025, during the 2025 World Chinese Language Conference held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, the official handover ceremony of the Confucius Institute at Lumbini Buddhist University was solemnly conducted as part of a special session of the conference. At the ceremony, Prof. Yang Wei, Chair of the Chinese International Chinese Language Education Foundation, jointly presented the Confucius Institute plaque to Prof. Dr. Duan Feng, President...Read More
Lumbini, December 8, 2025 — Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU), in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), successfully organized an academic symposium titled “India–Nepal Buddhist Heritage: A Common Legacy” on Monday at the Central Office Auditorium Hall. The event was part of the 3rd India–Nepal Cultural Festival, celebrating centuries-old Buddhist ties between the two neighboring nations. The program commenced at 10:00...Read More
