The Association of Theravāda Buddhist Universities (ATBU) is an inclusive global network. It unites the people, knowledge and skills of every Higher Education Institution with a specific mission to educate students to understand and practise the Buddha’s Dhamma as presented in the Pāḷi Canon.
Developing an ATBU proposal for an exchange programme of teaching staff
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Dear ATBU Members,

The Venerable Dr. Ashin Nyanissara, Chairman and the Executive Council of the ATBU are very keen to start an academic exchange programme among the ATBU members. This initiative can be launched with an exchange of teaching staff between members.

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The second meeting of the ATBU Executive Council
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The ATBU Executive Council is meeting on 15th January 2008 at the ATBU Secretariat, Mahamakut Buddhist University, Bangkok, for the second time since its inception to discuss the progress of the association. Seven of the nine Council members including the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Executive Secretary and Hon. Treasurer, are attending this meeting.
Sitagu Int’l Buddhist Academy opens a branch in Yangon
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25 August 2007
Yangon

Sitagu International Buddhist Academy (SIBA), established by its current Chancellor, the Most Ven. Dr. Ashin Nyanissara, Chairman of the ATBU, has opened a branch in Yangon (Rangoon), the former Capital, on Saturday 25 August 2007. SIAB has its main campus in Sagaing, in the Upper Myanmar. This is the first branch outside Sagaing since its founding in 2000.
Ph D Program in Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - English or Chinese) at International Buddhist College
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International Buddhist College begins offering its officially approved Ph. D. Program in Buddhist Studies in November, 2007. It is a bilingual program, offered in English and Chinese languages. Read more about it at http://www.ibc.ac.th/en/PhD
The ATBU is set to register in Thailand
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27 May 2007

The first meeting of the ATBU Executive Council was held at the Headquarter of the ATBU at Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU), Bangkok in the evening of May 27th, during the 2007 United Nations Vesak Day (UNDV) celebrations last month. Seven of the nine Council members were present at the meeting, which was called by the Chairman to discuss where to register the association.
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