Bachelor in Bhot Buddhist Studies

Lumbini Buddhist University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 20, 2025

University

Lumbini Buddhist University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Four‑year interdisciplinary program in Bhot Buddhist Studies, combining monastic education with advanced academic training in Bhot Buddhism and its Nepalese roots.

Description
The Bachelor in Bhot Buddhist Studies is designed for students aiming to master Tibetan/Bhot Buddhist traditions and their Nepalese variants. The program integrates theoretical and practical aspects of Buddhism, including sutra, shastra, tantra, and various hermeneutical traditions. It emphasizes monastic education, textual study, meditation practices, and fieldwork across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Central Asia, and Mongolia.

 

Description

Curricular Structure

SemesterSubjectsTeaching Hours
1Com. English; Com. Nepali; Bhot Buddhist Philosophy; Bhot Buddhist Literature; Bhot Language (Major) / Major English48 each
2Com. English; Com. Nepali; Bhot Buddhist Philosophy; Bhot Buddhist Literature; Bhot Language (Major) / Major English48 each
3Com. English; Bhot Buddhist Philosophy I & II; Bhot Buddhist Literature I & II; Bhot Language (Major) II / Major English48 each
4Com. English; Bhot Buddhist Philosophy I & II; Bhot Buddhist Literature I & II; Bhot Language (Major) / Major English48 each
5Com. English; Bhot Buddhist Philosophy I & II; Bhot Buddhist Literature I & II; Bhot Language (Major) / Major English48 each
6Com. English; Bhot Buddhist Philosophy I & II; Bhot Buddhist Literature I & II; Bhot Language (Major) / Major English48 each
7Bhot Buddhist Philosophy I & II; Bhot Buddhist Literature I & II; Bhot Language (Major) / Major English48 each
8Bhot Buddhist Philosophy I & II; Bhot Buddhist Literature I & II; Bhot Language (Major) / Major English 

Features

Features

  • Instruction primarily in Tibetan with some English.
  • Teaching methods: lectures, discussions, presentations, audio-visual aids, and field visits.
  • Fieldwork in local and regional Gompas to practice applied Buddhism.
  • Holistic focus on philosophy, literature, language, and meditation practices.
  • Assessment through homework, presentations, exams, and participation.

 

Admission Process

Eligibility

  • Completion of intermediate or equivalent 12-year education from Gumba with at least second division.
  • Admission based on academic records and entrance exam performance.
  • Submission of application form, attested certificates, transcripts, and application fee.

Admission Process

  • Complete and submit the application form to Lumbini Central Campus or affiliated campuses.
  • Provide attested academic certificates and transcripts.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Appear for written entrance exam (1 hour, 100 points) and oral interview.
  • Admission based on merit determined from entrance results and past academic performance.

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Monastic educators and scholars in Bhot Buddhist institutions.
  • Research and academic roles in Buddhist studies.
  • Cultural preservation, translation, and publishing in Buddhist texts.
  • Guidance and advisory roles in monasteries and international Buddhist organizations.