Master of Buddhist Counselling
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OVERVIEW
Develop a deeper understanding of counselling, human well-being, and guidance through a Buddhist perspective with the Master of Buddhist Counselling programme offered through Eurasian Campus – Sri Lanka in collaboration with Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College, Indonesia.
This two-year Master’s programme is designed for graduates interested in exploring counselling and human development through Buddhist values, principles, and perspectives. It is particularly suitable for individuals who wish to integrate academic knowledge with Buddhist approaches to personal wellbeing, community guidance, education and spiritual development.
The programme provides an international academic experience while allowing students to continue their higher education from Sri Lanka, with academic coordination and student support provided through Eurasian Campus.
Who Is This Programme For?
The Master of Buddhist Counselling is suitable for graduates who are interested in understanding counselling from a Buddhist perspective and applying Buddhist principles to human wellbeing, personal development, education, community engagement and spiritual guidance.
The programme may be particularly relevant to:
- Buddhist monks and nuns seeking advanced academic qualifications
- Graduates interested in Buddhist Counselling and guidance
- Teachers, lecturers and education professionals
- Counsellors and individuals working in student-support services
- Buddhist educators and Dhamma school teachers
- Community and social-development professionals
- Individuals working with religious and community organisations
- Graduates interested in Buddhist approaches to wellbeing and human development
- Individuals planning to progress into research or doctoral-level studies
A previous qualification specifically in Buddhism or Counselling is not necessarily required; however, applicants must possess a recognised first degree to be considered for admission.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent first-degree qualification from a recognised higher education institution.
- Possession of a first degree is mandatory for admission to the Master of Buddhist Counselling programme.
- Applications may be individually assessed according to the academic admission requirements of the awarding institution.
Why Study Buddhist Counselling?
- Contemporary society increasingly requires professionals who can understand not only human behaviour and personal challenges but also the cultural, ethical and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing.
- Buddhist teachings offer perspectives on areas such as self-awareness, compassion, human relationships, emotional balance, ethical conduct, suffering, personal development and peaceful coexistence.
- The Master of Buddhist Counselling provides an academic pathway for students who wish to explore these areas while developing a broader understanding of counselling and guidance within a Buddhist context.
- The programme is particularly valuable for those seeking to combine higher education, Buddhist perspectives and people-centred professional practice.
Bilingual and International Learning Experience
- Students can benefit from Sinhala and English bilingual learning opportunities, making postgraduate education more accessible while maintaining exposure to an international academic environment.
- Selected academic sessions, guest lectures and learning engagements may also involve foreign lecturers, providing students with opportunities to experience different academic perspectives and approaches.
- Academic coordination and student support are provided through Eurasian Campus – Sri Lanka, helping students manage their postgraduate studies alongside professional, religious or personal responsibilities.
- Buddhist counselling and guidance
- Community-based counselling and wellbeing support
- Buddhist religious and community organisations
- Spiritual guidance and pastoral-support environments
- Student support and wellbeing services
- Schools and higher education institutions
- Buddhist education and Dhamma education
- Community development and social-service organisations
- Training, mentoring and personal-development programmes
- Research related to Buddhism, counselling, wellbeing and community development
- Academic and teaching-related opportunities, subject to institutional requirements
- NGO and community outreach programmes
- Studying through Eurasian Campus provides students with an opportunity to engage with an Indonesian government higher education institution while remaining in Sri Lanka.
- The programme encourages international academic exposure, cross-cultural learning and engagement with Buddhist perspectives beyond the local context.
- Students may also have opportunities to participate in selected academic activities involving academics from Indonesia and other international environments.
- Eligible graduates may have the opportunity to travel to Indonesia and participate in the graduation ceremony of Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College.
- This provides students with the opportunity to experience the awarding institution directly, engage with an international academic community and celebrate their postgraduate achievement in an international environment.
- Participation in the graduation ceremony in Indonesia is subject to graduation eligibility, institutional arrangements, travel documentation, visa requirements and other applicable conditions.
Programme Investment
Total Programme Fee: LKR 380,000
Payment Option: Up to 12 Instalments
The applicable registration requirements, payment schedule and other conditions will be communicated during the admission process.
Admissions Now Open
Applications are now invited for the Master of Buddhist Counselling – Two-Year Master’s Degree.
If you already hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree and are interested in learning Counselling from a Buddhist perspective, this programme provides an opportunity to advance your academic qualifications while exploring Buddhist approaches to guidance, well-being and human development.
Admissions & Registration
For Entry Requirement Assessment and Registration
- 070 565 0666
- 011 262 0444
Eurasian Campus – Sri Lanka
Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College – Indonesia