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Master and Postgraduate Diploma Programs at the Buddha-Dharma Centre, Hong Kong, Open for Applications
Would you like to gain an in-depth understanding of the Buddhadharma in a pedagogically systematic and scholarly manner? The Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong, which is affiliated with the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka, is offering both a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (MA) program (Registration No.: 272503) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies (PGDBS) program (Registration No.: 272561) in 2016.*
The MA and PGDBS are affiliated with the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies of the University of Kelaniya, which is internationally renowned for Buddhist Studies. All awards for the courses are conferred by the University of Kelaniya.
The programs aim to train participants in the Buddhadharma from a non-sectarian perspective, offering courses in the history, doctrines, and scriptural languages of the three major Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.
Our Academic Team
We have an academic team of eminently qualified, internationally renowned scholars of Buddhist Studies. Besides Venerable professor K. L. Dhammajoti (PhD Kelaniya), our course director, the team comprises Prof. Y. Karunadasa (PhD London), Prof. Oliver Abeynayake (PhD Lancaster), and others.
For details, please see below.
Program Structure
Six taught courses, comprising two compulsory foundation courses and four electives; plus a 5,000-word dissertation
Program Structure
Four modules; plus a 2,500–3,000 word dissertation
Mode of Study
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Classes will mainly be conducted on weekday evenings
and weekends.
Mode of Study
Full-time (1 year)
Part-time (2 years)
Classes will mainly be conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.
Program Fees
Non-refundable application fee: HK$500
Tuition fee: HK$64,800
Full-time Mode (payable in 2 instalments):
HK$32,400 per instalment
Part-time Mode (payable in 4 instalments):
HK$16,200 per instalment
Program Fees
Non-refundable application fee: HK$500
Tuition fee: HK$30,000
Full-time Mode (payable in 2 instalments): HK$15,000 per instalment
Part-time Mode (payable in 4 instalments): HK$7,500 per instalment
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 15 January 2016
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 15 January 2016
Course Commencement
Early February 2016
Course Commencement
Early February 2016
For more information or to apply, please see below:
Address: 7/F, Times Media Centre, 133 Wanchai Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Phone enquiries: +852 2673 0081
Email enquiries: enquiries@buddha-dharma.org.hk
Website: http://buddhadharma.co/master (MA), http://buddhadharma.co/diploma (PGDBS)
*The programs are registered under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance, Cap. 493. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.