"The International Buddhist College is the realization of the vision of establishing an international institute of higher learning offering quality Buddhist education within a spiritually dedicated, non-sectarian, modern and scholastic environment."
"IBC offers students a unique opportunity of experiencing a comprehensive and in-depth study of Buddhism from a non-sectarian point of view, while promoting knowledge and understanding of the different schools and traditions."
"IBC is a truly international College. The community is a culturally and traditionally diverse group with teachers, students and staff coming form various parts of the world."

IBC News

A New Festschrift Honouring Professor Tilak Kariyawasam

We are delighted to share the recent publication of “Contemporary Insights into Buddhist Philosophy and Culture”, a festschrift volume in honour of...

Ancient Today: An international symposium on learning what matters, and on what matters in learning

By Dharmavardhana-Jñānagarbha
On the 14th of July 2026 I had the good fortune of participating in a symposium on ancient language education, part of...

International Conference at the University of Oxford

Reported by: Usha Chakma
As a Ph.D. candidate in Buddhist Studies at the International Buddhist College (IBC), I had the opportunity to participate in...

Buddhism and attention: Reflections for our new students

Dharmavardhana-Jñānagarbha

अविकल्पितसंकल्प
अप्रतिष्ठितमानस ।
अस्मृत्यमनसीकार
निरालम्ब नमो ऽस्तु ते ॥

avikalpitasaṃkalpa...

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IBC Announcements

Basic Thai Language Class AY2026

Dear All IBC Members,
Good morning. We are happy to invite you to join our Basic Thai Language Class. It is open to everyone who is interested in learning Thai. The class will be held weekly, and the first session will begin on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the C3 Classroom. Each class will last one hour.

Dean's List Award for the Second Semester Academic Year 2025/2026

Please be informed that IBC will hold a simple ceremony for the Dean's List Award for the Second Semester Academic Year 2025/2026 on 11 August 2026 (Tuesday) at 3:30 p.m. in C3 Classroom.
Your participation is very much appreciated.
Thank you. All the best!

Public Speaking Friendship Competition_24 October 2026 (Saturday)

Dear all students,
Good evening. IBC will hold a Public Speaking Friendship Competition for this academic year. It will be held on 24 October 2026, (Saturday) at 9am in C3 Classroom. You are given 6 - 8 minutes for the presentation. Certificate of participation will be presented to all contestants. The theme should be related to Buddhism.
It's open for registration now! Deadline: 30 September 2026
Please find attached some information for your sharing.

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