The International Institute of Buddhist Studies (IIBS) is a dedicated higher education institute established to preserve, strengthen, and advance the Buddha Sasana through structured learning, disciplined monastic training, and scholarly excellence. Rooted firmly in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, IIBS was founded with the vision of creating a global center where traditional Buddhist wisdom meets modern academic knowledge. The institute focuses on producing spiritually disciplined, intellectually capable, and socially responsible monks and scholars who can guide society in an ever-changing world.
Peace and Enlightenment
For over two and a half millennia, the continuity of the Buddha Sasana has depended on the strength, discipline, and wisdom of the Maha Sangha. In the modern era—marked by rapid technological, cultural, and social transformation—this responsibility requires new educational approaches while remaining faithful to the Dhamma and Vinaya. IIBS was established in response to this need: to create a structured, advanced, and future-oriented Buddhist education system that nurtures both spiritual depth and contemporary relevance.
At IIBS, education is not limited to academic achievement alone. We believe in the holistic development of the individual through:
Our programs integrate Tipiṭaka studies, Pāli language, Buddhist philosophy, meditation practice, research, and modern disciplines such as languages, technology, and manuscript preservation.
IIBS is committed to:
To become a globally respected center of Theravāda Buddhist education, nurturing spiritually disciplined, intellectually accomplished, and socially responsible leaders rooted in the teachings of the Buddha.
To preserve, strengthen, and propagate the Buddha Sasana through structured Theravāda Buddhist education, disciplined monastic training, scholarly research, and the integration of timeless wisdom with modern knowledge.
Meet the compassionate souls who form the backbone of our beloved Lotus Sanctuary. United by a shared commitment to service, wisdom, and compassion.
