"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

Our Experience of Teaching English at a Thai School

Reported by Usha Meghwal (MA1 student)
The International Buddhist College (IBC) has made an effort to provide its academic service to society through...

Vegetarian Festival

Reported by Ganeshwari Netam (MA1 student)
On October 13, 2026, we visited the Vegetarian Festival in Khlong Ngae arranged by the International...

IBC Honours Three Faculty Members with Certificates of Appreciation for Excellent Research Work

International Buddhist College (IBC) is pleased to announce that Certificates of Appreciation for Excellent Research Work have been presented to three of...

Basic Thai Language Class

Reported by: Sayalay Obhasi
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organised a Basic Thai Language Class from 6th August to 24th September 2026....

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IBC Announcements

Invitation to the Kaṭhina Robe Offering Ceremony on Sunday, November 1, 2026

Dear Venerable Members, Professors, Lecturers, Students, Guests, and Staff of IBC,

Warm greetings to you all.

We are pleased to announce that the International Buddhist College (IBC) will be celebrating the Kaṭhina Robe Offering Ceremony on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The program will begin at 9 AM in the Multi-Purpose Hall of IBC. We cordially invite you to join us for this meritorious and auspicious occasion.

Your presence and participation will greatly enhance the joy, significance, and spiritual atmosphere of this important event.

Pāli Course (Hybrid Mode) – Register by Nov 9!

Dear all, good day! As we received positive responses from the public regarding Pāli course, IBC will offer the course via hybrid mode. However, as shared by the instructor, Ven. Dr. Dhammanandi, you will gain more benefits if you can join the course onsite at Than Hsiang Temple.

Pali Course (Elementary Level)

International Buddhist College (IBC) will be conducting a Pāli course to the public between November to December 2026 at Than Hsiang Temple, Penang. Ven. Dr. Dhammanandi will be the instructor for the course.
Ven. Dr. Dhammanandhi studied Pāli, Sanskrit, Japanese and Buddhist Philosophy. She obtained her Ph.D. in Pāli Language (University of Pune, India). She has been teaching at IBC since 2005 and many students have benefited from her expertise in Pāli language.

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