Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) successfully organized a workshop titled “Culture through the Eyes of the Buddha: Ethnographic Research Methods, Cultural Relativism, and Transformation” on 17th December at the Central Library Auditorium. The workshop was jointly organized by the Center for International Relations, Lumbini Buddhist University, and the Faculty of Buddhist Studies.The program was facilitated by renowned scholar Dr. Benjamin Welsh, who shared his deep insights into understanding cultural studies through...Read More
December 13, 2024Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) and the University of the West (UWEST) have formalized a significant partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering academic cooperation and cultural exchange. The agreement was signed on December 13, 2024, symbolizing the shared commitment of both universities to promote mutual growth in higher education.This MoU marks a milestone in strengthening international collaboration between LBU and UWEST. The partnership will...Read More
Lumbini, Nepal – Lumbini Buddhist University recently marked the 5th anniversary of the sacred Prajna Stupa with a serene and meaningful ceremony attended by faculty, students, and dignitaries. The event, which took place on 26 Mangsir 2081, included prayers, meditation, the lighting of lamps, and the traditional circumambulation of the stupa, offering an opportunity for reflection on the profound teachings of the Buddha.The ceremony was organized by the university’s Faculty...Read More
The Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) and the Indian Embassy in Nepal jointly organized a seminar titled “Buddhist Cultural Heritage of India and Nepal” on December 8, 2024 (Mangsir 23, 2081). The university’s conference hall at Dean’s Office housed this highly enlightening seminar on the shared Buddhist heritage between the two traditionally related countries of the subcontinent, reflecting the cultural, historical, and spiritual value of such...Read More
Lumbini, Nepal – November 30, 2024The historic birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini, once again became a focal point for global peace initiatives as it hosted the International Seminar on Exploring Gautama Buddha’s Teachings for Peace Building and Sustainable Development at Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The event brought together scholars, diplomats, and peace advocates from across South Asia and beyond.The seminar, jointly organized by the South...Read More
