Inauguration Ceremony of the Diploma in Buddhist Studies for International Students – 34th Batch (2025)
Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
June 04, 2025.
The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, proudly held the Inauguration Ceremony of the Diploma in Buddhist Studies for International Students - 34th Batch at the Faculty Board Room. The event was graced by the presence of Senior Professor Venerable Makuruppe Dhammananda Thera, Head of the Department, and was coordinated by Dr. Amila S. Kaluarachchi.
Two distinguished addresses added great value to the event Chair Professor Venerable Nabirittankadawara Gnana Ratana Thera and Senior Professor Uditha Garusinha from the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies. The ceremony commenced at 9.00 a.m., bringing together faculty, students, and guests in a warm welcome to the new international batch. The event highlighted the department’s ongoing commitment to global Buddhist education and academic excellence.

















