The International Buddhist College (IBC) extends its heartfelt thanks to all lunch dāna donors for their kind support and generosity. May the blessings of...
Reported by: Nayani Bag, MA1 student
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized an outing trip for us on January 17, 2026, to several nearby...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a simple ceremony for the Dean’s List Award for the First Semester of the Academic Year 2025/2026 on 8...
Reported by: BA2 students
Fundamentals of Speech and Communication was a subject in the 1st semester of the BA 2nd year, 2025-2026. The collaboration...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) extends its heartfelt thanks to all lunch dāna donors for their kind support and generosity. May the blessings of...
Reported by: Sayalay Obhasi (MA2 student)
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized the Public Speaking Friendship Competition on 25 October...
Reported by: Yang Xue Qin, BA2 student
As students of International Buddhist College (Sadao, Thailand), we participated in an academic service program...
Reported by: Lee Lyn Foong, Than Hsiang Taijiquan Group Instructor
On the beautiful evening of 6th Oct 2025, 15th day of the eighth lunar month, our...
Reported by: Nayani Bag, MA1 student
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a Chinese language class from 4 August to 29 September 2025 as...
The International Buddhist College held its 18th Convocation on 28 September 2025 (Sunday) at IBC Auditorium Hall at 1:00 p.m. (Thai time). After some...
Saung Oo (BA1 Student)
On September 11th, 2025, a birthday celebration for Professor Tilak was held at the International Buddhist College (IBC). Both...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) extends its heartfelt thanks to all lunch dāna donors for their kind support and generosity. May the blessings of...
Reported by: Yang Xueqin, BA2 student
This report aims to highlight a special communication lesson given by Mdm. Lim Wai Lee, an experienced educator...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a simple ceremony for the Dean’s List Award for the Second Semester of the Academic Year 2024/2025 on 17...
There are different ways in which the Buddhist traditions approach the integration of learning and meditative practice. One often-cited scheme is that of...
Myanmar Phaung Daw Oo Monastic Education School was founded in 1993 by Venerable U Nayaka and Venerable U Zawtika with the noble mission of providing free...
I am currently pursuing a Ph.D program in Buddhist Studies in the English medium at the International Buddhist College (IBC). Before coming to IBC, I had...
"Training one’s character and discipline, even for just one minute a day, can make a significant difference. Success or failure may depend on that single...
Reported by: Sayalay Obhasi, MA1 student
From December 2024 to February 2025, six students from the BA and MA programs were selected to teach English...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) extends its heartfelt thanks to all lunch dāna donors for their kind support and generosity. May the blessings of...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a simple ceremony for the Dean’s List Award for the First Semester of the Academic Year 2024/2025 on 8...
Reported by: Yang Xueqin, BA1 student
On 15th November 2024, the International Buddhist College (IBC) had a lunch Dāna in conjuction with Dr. Krishna’...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) extends its heartfelt thanks to all lunch dāna donors for their kind support and generosity. May the blessings of...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) extends its heartfelt thanks to all the lunch food donors for September 2024. May the blessings of the Triple Gem...
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of International Buddhist College (IBC), IBC is co-organizing with Than Hsiang Foundation to hold a conference. The...
The International Buddhist College held its 17th Convocation on 8 September 2024 at IBC Auditorium Hall at 1:00p.m. (Thai time). After some announcements...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) extends its heartfelt thanks to all food donors during July and August 2024. May the Triple Gem bless you and your...
We are greatly indebted to Prof. Kapila for his invaluable service and contribution to IBC. Words are inadequate to express our deep sense of gratitude. His...
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prof. Dr. Kapila Abhayawansa, who left us on the morning of August 31, 2024, at the International Buddhist...
International Buddhist College (IBC) organized the second phase of the “English is Fun” class on August 17-18, 2024, instructed by Bro. Ong Beng Chung, Sis...
Shared by: Dr. Krishna Ghosh Della Santina, IBC Lecturer
I am humbled and immensely honored to write about our beloved Prof. Lobzang Jamspal, or Genla...
We are deeply sorry by the passing away of Prof. Lobzang Jamspal on 2.8.2024. We are grateful to him for his exceptional contribution to IBC as a dedicated...
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of International Buddhist College (IBC), IBC is co-organizing with Than Hsiang Foundation to hold a conference. The...
Reported by Ms. Anjali Patil, MA student
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized two days of its annual New Students’ Orientation Program (...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) in collaboration with Than Hsiang Foundation announced a one-day Conference with the aim to bring together young...
Today, Ven. Dhammanandi offered a lunch dāna to all members in IBC in conjunction with the death anniversary of her late teacher, Ven. Choi Young Hean. All...
On 30th December 2023 (Saturday), Chinese students of IBC made and prepared vegetarian buns for all members to welcome 2024. They worked together under the...
The International Buddhist College held its 16th Convocation on 3 September 2023 at IBC Auditorium Hall at 1:00p.m. (Thai time). After some announcements...
13th June 2023
Professor Claudio Cicuzza (left) kindly gifted a copy of the Proceedings of the Third International Studies Week, Paris 2018 (Fragile...
Khyentse Foundation, with a generous matching fund from Malaysia-based Buddhist foundation Yayasan Pema Norbu Vihara (YPNV) - an official Palyul centre of...
Applications are now open to pursue courses at International Buddhist College (IBC) for the Academic Year 2023/2024 which will commence in July 2023. The...
On 6-12-2021, right after the final exam from the first semester for the academic year of 2021, during the semester break Ven. Dr. Zhen Chan was invited to...
Reported by Ven. Zhen Yuan
On 3-3-2022, a Saṅgha Dāna Ceremony took place “In Memory of Ven. Dr. Dhammanandi’s Teacher”. Special lunch was served and...
Reported by Ven. Zhen Yuan
Pavāraṇa (Sanskrit: Pravāraṇa) is a Buddhist holy day celebrated on Assayuja full moon day. It marks the end of the three...
In IBC, the traditional Chinese Buddhists began their annual three-month monastic retreat, the ‘Rains Retreat’, on 27th May 2021 (the day right after the...
In remembrance of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, the community of International Buddhist College organized a special prayer by paying homage to the...
On 2-2-2022, the day of five twos was a fantastic day for us to visit Wat Tham Khao Rup Chang at Padang Besar near the Thailand and Malaysia border. IBC...
The definition of a birthday is the anniversary of the date on which you were born. People are happy to celebrate on this special day. Invitations are sent...
There is only one moon in the sky, with millions and billions of people gazing and receiving the same warmth and radiance of the glorious moonlight. Gazing...
We are fortunate enough to see the new year 2022. The year 2021 reminded us to be aware of how we live our lives. The pandemic has provided us with a...
I am Myat Kay Khaing from Myanmar. I have successfully completed the M.A. program in Buddhist Studies at International Buddhist College and graduated on...
Sawatdee-krap Honorable Members of Maha-Sangha, Professors, Lecturers, Students and Heartiest congratulations to all my fellow BA and MA graduates of...
Today is another remarkable and memorable day in the history of International Buddhist
College, for it conducts its 14 th convocation ceremony today....
Dear Scholars,
For quite some time I have been considering how to best address you. Finally, I have decided on “dear scholars”. This address contains...
Vassa is one of the very important days in Buddhism. The word Vassa in English is translated as the Rains Retreat or Buddhist Lent. It is an annual three-...
The full moon day in May is the day of the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing of Lord Buddha. It is called Vesak Full Moon Day. Through over 2500 years, from...
From the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2019 until now (2021) is nearly two years. There are over 150 million people infected with coronavirus...
-By: Su Mon Kyaw
Every one of us is eager to celebrate our birthday. It comes only once in a year. Every year, we celebrate our birthdays with great...
My name is Hong Mei Yue, BA Second year student. During my studies here, I have participated in various kinds of activities. There are many new activities...
The year 2020 is a challenging year for all of us! This historic pandemic has affected the livelihoods of millions of people around the world and our...
Thailand Father’s Day December 5th, was the date of the anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX, (its dynastic name), born in 1927, who died on 13th...
Maechee Suki Jitjaroen, 94 years old (1926 – 2020), was born in the province of Nakorn Ratchasima. A very kind and generous person, Maechee Sukhi fully...
Every year at International Buddhist College (IBC) has “New Student Orientation Program” and this year is 2019. Besides that, during the occasion, the...
Leadership is an art of motivating a team to act towards achieving a common objective. It is an important trait that everybody is able to develop and apply...
IBC has to its credit initiated the Dean List Award to be offered to students who excel in both academia and conduct. As an excellent center for Buddhist...
In October 2020, on the day of 20th, IBC Korat Education Center, located at Pak Thong Chai Town, was again having another big flood, which a similar...
On 28th August 2020, IBC arranged the birthday celebration for the students who were born in August. We celebrated this meaningful day in the dining halls....
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is widely celebrated among the Chinese communities throughout the world. It is also celebrated...
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is widely celebrated among the Chinese communities throughout the world. It is also celebrated...
IBC arranged a refreshing day-tour to Songkhla after the completion of its September 7 big event - five celebrations namely; commemoration of IBC 15th...
(Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 9 am at IBC Auditorium) Kaṭhina Cīvara Dāna, the Holy Robe Offering Ceremony commonly known as Kaṭhina is one of the most...
Celebration of pavārana, conclusion of Vassa is a special ceremony of paying homage to Triple Gem under the Bodhi Tree is an annual ritual at International...
IBC arranged a refreshing day-tour to Songkhla after the completion of its September 7 big event - five celebrations namely; commemoration of IBC 15th...
Most Ven. Dr. Wei Wu the founder and chairman of IBC, Most Venerable members of the Maha Sangha, Professors, Lecturers, Staff, Distinguished guest and...
Respected Venerable members of the Maha-Sangha, Professors, Lecturers, Staff, Distinguished Guests, IBC Alumni members and students of IBC, a very good...
Prof Kapila, the Vice Rector and Dean of Religious Studies, read the citation for the Most Venerable Aggamaha Saddhammajotikadhaja U Nayaka at IBC 12th...
Much expected IBC 12th Convocation began with Academic procession and the Triple Gem Eulogy followed by offering of the light to the Triple Gem by the most...
International Buddhist College (IBC) celebrates its 12th Convocation on Saturday, September 07, 2019 at the Auditorium of International Buddhist College,...
August 08, 2019 (Thursday), the International Buddhist College (IBC) presented Dean’s List and Warden’s List awards to the students who have performed very...
International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a three-day New Student Orientation Program from July 17 to July 19 before starting of the academic year 2019...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) celebrated the 67th birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of Thailand - who is...
Asalha Puja coincides with the start of three-month Rains Retreat (vassa), one of the most significant Buddhist festivals, celebrated throughout Buddhist...
Life is uncertain but death is certain. Whatever opportunity comes in the way of life we receive it as a new experience of life and there is also no...
Travelling is important to discover new cultures and traditions followed by different places and people around the world. It always encourages us to connect...
(Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 9 am at IBC Auditorium) Kathina ceremony is one of the most significant Buddhist festivals which is celebrated once in a year...
IBC celebrated one of the important Buddhist festivals Pavarana (full moon day of 11th lunar month) in the International Buddhist College with Buddhist...
On October 12, 2018, IBC hosted an event on the topic of climate change at Classroom C (Ksitigarbha). The speakers were our MA students Ven. Henrik from...
The Rector of the International Buddhist college, Professor Charles Willemen delivered a lecture on How to Write an Academic Paper on September 15, 2018 (...
Starting with the Triple Gem Eulogy followed by offering of the light to the Triple Gem, speech deliverance of the Council Chairman, the Most Ven. Dr. Wei...
The Mid-Autumn Festival, popularly known as the Mooncake Festival, is widely celebrated among the Chinese communities throughout the world. It is also...
The Dean’s List and Warden’s List Awards are two of the many awards that IBC offers every semester to its students for their dedication and outstanding...
By Ven. Ayon Barua Auvi
Asalha Puja, one of the most significant Buddhist festivals, celebrated throughout all Theravada Buddhist countries, was held...
The Dean’s List and Warden’s List Awards are two of the many awards that IBC offers every semester to its students for their dedication and outstanding...
Hello! My name is Phoutthangkoura Phimmasone. I am from Laos and I have been in the IBC (International Buddhist College) since five months ago and I’m a...
IBC Student Club organized the New Year Eve Celebration on December 31st night to welcome Happy New Year 2018. To smoothly and successfully commemorate the...
Celebration of pavārana, conclusion of Vassa is a special ceremony of paying homage to Triple Gem under the Bodhi Tree is an annual ritual at International...
In order to prepare for IBC’s 10th convocation, IBC’s founder – Ven. Master Wei Wu, IBC’s rector – Dr. Charles William, and all of the staffs had come to...
It has been a year since I came to study at IBC, Sadao, Thailand. There are great changes in me now. I now realized that there are many things that l did...
International Buddhist College celebrates its 10th Convocation on September 24, 2017 (Sunday) at the Auditorium of the International Buddhist College,...
A New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) 2017 was held at International Buddhist College (IBC), and it was a pleasure for us, the new students to receive...
(2017/3/19 Reported by KSC) The first - 2017 Table Tennis Friendship Tournament was held at International Buddhist College. Table tennis is a popular sport...
Please be informed that an Entrance Exam will be held in Mandalay and Yangon for those who are interested in applying BA and MA program in Buddhist Studies...
January 24, 2017 (Tuesday), the International Buddhist College (IBC) recognizes students who have performed excellently in the fields of academic and...
December 31, 2016 is the day IBC staffs and students have been well prepared and ready to receive the coming year of 2017, ‘The Rooster Year’. We have mixed...
Please be informed that the Entrance Exam for recruitment in Bangladesh will be held on 10/2/2017 (Friday), 1pm at Agrasara Balika Mahavidyalaya, Sudarshan...
Please be informed that for those applicants from Sri Lanka who are interested in applying for BA and MA program in Buddhist Studies, an interview will be...
We are happy to share with you that Professor Lozang Jamspal, Dean of Liberal Arts of IBC has been selected as one of the recipients to receive Bhasha...
(Oct. 10th, 2016) Pavarana is observed by the Saṅgha members at the end of three months rainy retreat (vassāvāsa), by inviting fellow saṅgha members to...
In China, Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the four important holidays. As it is a full moon day, which is also a symbolic for a grand reunion with family and...
International Buddhist College celebrates its 9th Convocation on September 04, 2016 (Sunday) at the Auditorium of International Buddhist College, Songkhla,...
On 24 July 2016, International Buddhist College sent delegators and students to participate in the International Buddhist Conference on the theme: “Buddhist...
Reported by: Ven. Sajal Barua
Remembering the precious birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Sakyamuni Buddha, the 13th United Nations Day of...
Reported by Chhen Sela
From April 23 to April 25, 2016, International Buddhist College (IBC) and World Buddhist University (WBU) jointly organized an...
1. Please tell us more about yourself.
I am from Sri Lanka. Prior to join IBC, I was serving as the head of the Department of Buddhist Culture at the...
On 6 February 2016 (Saturday) at 1:00pm, WBTV led by Phra Wisudthiwaraphon (Deputy Director of WBTV), Miss. Amornrat Singsiri (Tour Link International) and...
Reported by Chhen Sela
On February 23, 2016 at 9:30a.m., understanding the significance of Research Methodology in the academic pursuit, International...
Reported by Chhen Sela
On February 24, 2016 at 11:00a.m., after the bell rang three times, everyone gathered in the Dining Hall to receive the Lunch...
Millions of people around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year popularly known as Chinese New Year on 8th February 2016. Fire works lighted up the sky...
International Buddhist College was interviewed for the first time by the World Buddhism Television (WBTV), which is stationed at Yan Nawan Temple in Bangkok...
At 11:30am, normally IBC members such as professors, staff and students would gather for a well-prepared lunch in the main dining hall. However today’s...
On the 9/1/2016, IBC professors, staff and students, altogether 23 members made another visit to the Jim Thompson Farm. It is one of the most popular...
The nomination and election of the new committee members of the Student Club took place on 15/1/2016 (Friday) at Dana Classroom. The meeting began with a...
The International Buddhist College and the Klintiendharm Foundation jointly organized a Metta Free Clinic Service at the IBC Korat Education Center in Pak...
A five days trip to the Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son Dhammagiri Foundation was amazing and successful. The trip was organised by the Student Club. The trip...
With a great pleasure International Buddhist College staff and students participated in the celebration of Bangladesh-Thailand Shree Buddha Maitri: A...
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, the International Buddhist College (IBC) celebrated the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX- who is...
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 International Buddhist College (IBC) celebrated the Appreciation Day with meaningful agenda to instill a sense of gratitude...
On November 2nd 2015 International Buddhist College held the annual Kathina ceremony. Kathina, the traditional robe giving ceremony marking the end of the...
A Refresher Course on Research Methodology organised by Student Club was held on October 24, 2015. The course which lasted two hours was instructed by Ven....
IBC would like to record its appreciation to all who have contributed to the success of the IBC Magazine 02 publication in one or another way. Your commitment is highly appreciated. Thank you.
An interview session with Susanne Fairclough was conducted by Martin, our BA3 student on 6/10/15 (Tuesday). Susanne Fairclough is an American Buddhist...
On 4 Oct 2015, a team of International Buddhist College (IBC) members attended the Fund-Raising Charity Sales event of Mahapajapati Buddhist College (MBC...
International Buddhist College founder, Ven. Wei Wu together with his disciples visited Wat Ratanawan on September 18, 2015. One of the purposes of the...
The founder of International Buddhist College, Ven. Wei Wu, after the IBC graduation ceremony on September 20, 2015 conducting a Dharma sharing session with...
The Buddhist Speaking Contest, organised by the IBC Student Club was held on September 26, 2015. The event started with the Welcome Speech and words of...
Respected mahāSangha, headed by the Most Venerable Dr. Wei Wu, founder and the Council Chairman of IBC, Dear Prof. Charles Willemen, Rector of IBC, Deans of...
International Buddhist College celebrates its 8th Convocation on September 20, 2015 at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand...
International Buddhist College celebrates its 8th Convocation on September 20, 2015 at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand...
The interaction session began with paying homage to the Triple Gem. It was then followed by a welcome speech by Prof. Tilak, Dean of the Graduate School and...
Currently IBC offers English classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.45pm to 6.00pm. Since all of us share an interest in Buddhism, we are using “Sangha...
On Tuesday, July 29, 2015, the International Buddhist College presented the Award of Dean’s List to outstanding students in recognition of their academic...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a three days orientation program for new students to welcome the new Academic Year 2015-2016. The event...
The International Buddhist College and the Klintiendharm Foundation jointly organized a Metta Free Clinic Service at the IBC Korat Education Center in Pak...
The International Buddhist College and the Klintiendharm Foundation jointly organized a Metta Free Clinic Service at the IBC Korat Education Center in Pak...
On its recent trip to Myanmar, the International Buddhist College (IBC) took entrance examinations and interviews for the upcoming academic year. The...
This year, IBC celebrated Chinese New Year in much grand and elaborate event. The day this year is celebrated not only Chinese New Year, but it coincided...
A team of the International Buddhist College (IBC) visited Ratchasima Wittayalai School. The initial discussion was followed by an introduction and an...
A team of IBC members joined in funeral of the abbot of Wat Yai Sukham’s mother who recently passed away. IBC expressed sincere condolences on passing away...
In line with the Teachers’ Day celebration in Thailand, the International Buddhist College (IBC) also held a Teacher's Day celebration in order to pay...
IBC and Student Club jointly organized ‘Dharma Sharing’ was targeted to share our common thoughts and aspiration towards making our self-aware on the role...
The increase of usage of pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, or transgenic synthetics have shown that the food contamination is getting worse today. Everyone...
IBC Korat welcomed “2015” with Pali, Chinese, Tibetan, and Korean chanting for world peace and harmony on the second day of the New Year. Following the dana...
A group of IBC staffs, professors and lecturers visited the Jim Thompson Farm on Dec 20, 2014, which is located in Pak Thong Chai district. The farm was...
The International Buddhist College and the Klintiendharm Foundation jointly organized the Free Metta Clinic Service at the IBC Korat Education Center in Pak...
The Kathina Ceremony is one of the most significant Buddhist festivals which is celebrated once in a year in every Buddhist monastery. In this very special...
Wednesday,October 8, was the last day of the three-month rainy retreat (vassa) which has been a monastic practice in Theravāda Buddhist countries since the...
The International Buddhist College in Thailand was founded by Venerable Wei Wu, Abbot of Than Hsiang Temple with the objective of providing Buddhist...
The World Buddhist University (WBU) hosted an international conference with the theme “Buddhist Studies in AEC” from 10 till 13 July, B.E. 2557 (2014) at...
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese peoples. The festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month...
August 31, 2014 is a historical date for the International Buddhist College as a quadruple celebration was held to commemorate its 10th Anniversary, the 7th...
Starting with the Triple Gem Eulogy followed by lighting of the Lamp, the Council Chairman delivered speech, Professor Noranit Setabutr addressed the...
On the afternoon of July 24th students at IBC noticed that a fire had started at the nearby market. The fire caught the wooden structures and burned them to...
A well known Buddhist magazine by the Young Buddhist Asscciation of Malaysia, the Eastern Horizon, is offered to the students of the International Buddhist...
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, the International Buddhist College presented the Award of Dean’s List to outstanding students in recognition of their academic...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a three days orientation program for new students to welcome the new Academic Year 2014-2015. The event...
IBC Korat welcomed “2014” with Pali, Tibetan, Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese chanting for world peace and harmony on the second day of the New Year....
On December 15, 2013 at Viengtai Hotel, Bangkok. The World Buddhist University (WBU) and the International Buddhist College (IBC) jointly organized an...
On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, the International Buddhist College presented the Award of Dean’s List to outstanding students in recognition of their...
Discover with Professor Charles Willemen how, in ancient times, rival sects in modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan made Mahayana Buddhism as we know it...
The Faculty of Philosophy, Religion and Theology, NRRU organized a bilingual (Thai and English) seminar on “Studying Buddhism in ASEAN: At the Present and...
The International Buddhist College was invited to present and share the knowledge on the Topic of “The Alternative and Special Education in ASEAN for Poor...
The main aim of inviting IBC to be the project advisor is to improve the development of a good Chinese teaching method and to adapt the great value of...
International Buddhist College (IBC) and Pakthongchaiprachaniramit School (PTCS) jointly launched the project of Teaching & Learning ASEAN Language at...
On Saturday, August 17, 2013, the International Buddhist College (IBC) and Klintiendharm Foundation celebrated the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit -...
The "Moral Framework (Dhamma) for Family Economics" invites its stakeholders to adjust their lifestyles and economic goals to the norm of “moderation” while practicing universally accepted principles such as simplicity, truthfulness, nonviolence, friendship, compassion, social justice, and equality.
Beijing (July 16, 2013) The IBC graduate Bibek Sharma has been admitted as postgraduate student at the School of Philosophy of the Renmin University from...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) organized a three days orientation program for new students to welcome the new Academic Year 2013-2014. The event...
The International Buddhist College is deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news on the bombing at Bodhgaya on July 7, 2013. This is the holiest place for...
The International Buddhist College and the Klintiendharm Foundation jointly organized the 6th Free Metta Clinic Service at the IBC Korat Education Center in...
Bangkok (19 May, 2013) -- The Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU) awarded Venerable Wei Wu, the founder and council chairman of IBC, the Honourary Degree of...
Aiming to further strengthen the competence of the teaching faculty, the International Buddhist College (IBC) organised a workshop on Student Centered...
Māgha Pūjā is one of the most meaningful days among the Buddhist community. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the Māgha month of the lunar calendar (...
A team of the International Buddhist College (IBC) led by Ven. Zhen Chan visited the Rajabo Buddhist High School in Siem Reap, Cambodia on January 30, 2013...
On its recent trip to Bangladesh, the International Buddhist College (IBC) took entrance examinations and interviews for the upcoming academic year. The...
On Saturday, January 19, 2013, the annual "Workshop on Research Methodology" was held at the IBC Korat campus in Pak Thong Chai. The workshop was aiming to...
A group of IBC faculty members, administrative staff and students visited the Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), the leading institute of higher...
A special academic presentation with the topic "The history and organization of Asian studies in Finland with special reference to Buddhism" was held by Dr...
The International Buddhist College and the Klintiendharm Foundation had jointly organized the 5th Free Metta Clinic Service at the IBC Korat Education...
On August 07, 2012, at 9.00am, in Kan Pai Conference Room of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University of Thailand, a Memorandum of...
The International Buddhist College 5th Convocation Seminar was held at Than Hsiang Temple (Malaysia) on Sunday, August 4. Scholars from Belgium, Japan, the...
Venerable Wei Wu, Chairman of the Council of the International Buddhist College, Professor Charles Willemen, Rector of the International Buddhist College,...
Prof. Dr. Charles Willemen, currently rector and teaching professor at the International Buddhist College, has published a new book. The first volume of the...
The International Buddhist College (IBC) is very happy to welcome all the students that joined the academic programs at the Sadao (BA) and Korat campus (BA...
We are very happy to announce that Dr. Lozang Jamspal has joined the International Buddhist College (IBC) as a regular professor. With his tremendous...
Students and staff of IBC Pak Thong Chai campus gathered for this annual Thai celebration despite a quiet campus due to our three-month semester break. The...
A group of students from Mahamakut Buddhist University, Sirinthon Campus, Nakhon Pathom headed by Phrakhru Sri paid a visit to IBC Korat Education Center on...
International Buddhist College and Klintiendharm Foundation held a 4th Metta Free Clinic at IBC Korat Education Centre in Pak Thong Chai from 10 - 12...
Felicitations ~ Khun Verasil Silprasert, IBC landscape planning volunteer, an architect and engineer by profession came-a-calling on 21st of January,...
IBC Korat was in a hype of activities prior to and on the 15th of January, 2012. All staff and students spruce up the college compound days ahead and fully...
IBC Korat campus distributed warm clothing and blankets to about two thousands local needy over four sessions in the mornings and afternoons of 12th to 13th...
Dr. Ong See Yew, the President of Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) and Dr. Pornchai Pinyapong, the President of World Fellowship of Buddhist...
A Workshop on "IBC Intranet and Internet" was held at the Korat Campus on 19th December 2011. The main aim of the workshop was to brief students, staff and...
The Deputy Sangharaja of Bangladesh, Most Venerable Gyanasree Mahathera visited IBC Korat together with a group of 14 (7 monks and 7 lay devotees) on 18th...
A group of IBC staff and students representing Klinthiendharm (Than Hsiang) foundation and International Buddhist College offered 2,000 dozens (or 24,000...
Nov 8, 2011, IBC staff led by Ven. Zhen Chan went to Bangkok and participated in the World Buddhist Kitchen and Medicine programs initiated by the World...
A Workshop on Research Methodology was held at IBC Korat Campus on 1st October, 2011. The students, staff, guest speakers of IBC and external participants...
International Buddhist College and Klintiendharm Foundation ('fragrant sandalwood') held a third Metta Free Clinic at IBC Korat Education Centre in Pak...
(29 August, 2011, SD Avenue Hotel, Bangkok) IBC Rector Prof Charles Willemen and Ven Dr. Dhammanandi, Dean of Liberal Arts and Linguistic Studies, other...
Professors and Lecturers from Mahidol University, Thailand visited the International Buddhist College held a meeting for academic interaction between the...
Weekend School Class has begun which offers free English and Chinese language courses to the local District. This community service is funded with the help...
The New Students of International Buddhist College at the main campus and Pathong Chai were welcomed by Ven. Wei We in a Dhamma Talk, where he outlined the...
Monks of Wat Poh and IBC's monastic members worked extremely hard to achieve success in organizing the traditional Buddhist Retreat which lasts for 3 months...
International Buddhist College, Korat Education Center has organized an Orientation Program for new students this morning on the 7th of July -until the 9th...
Klintiendharm Foundation (Than Hsiang), International Buddhist College, Korat Education Center offered Educational Assistance to twelve students from...
(June 8, 2011, Pak Thong Chai) International Buddhist College and Klintiendharm Foundation ('fragrant sandalwood') held a second Metta Free Clinic at IBC...
In the presence of Most Venerable Wei Wu, government officials, dignitaries and their teachers and parents on the 16 May, the Klintiendharm Foundation and...
The 8th Conference of the United Nations Day of Vesak, held from May 11 ΓÇô 14, 2011 and organized by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalay University with the...
In a wonderful Wednesday morning, fourteen IBC staff left for Buri Ram Buddhist College for student recruitment. The management team of the Buri Ram...
The 19th IBC Council Meeting was held on the 5th of March, 2011 at the Grand Hotel Convenient Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok. It was announced by the Council...
A Chinese New Year party was held at IBC and included the local villagers to celebrate the strength shown in a year of adversity. Ven. Wei Wu, IBC Council...
The staff of IBC were treated to an educational tour of two of the local well known farms. The first been at Wangnamkeaw, Flora Fantasia where a magnificent...
The Director, Mr. Pramote Kunpeng, Deputy Director Mr. Yongyut Khinsrisuk and Mr. Prachya Srangna of Technical College welcomed IBC representations to...
I ever experienced explicitly the power of natural phenomenon and its capability of destruction, just like our anger which can destroy us and others alike a...
Ven. Prof. Dhammajoti, Prof. Charles Willemem and Dr. Fa Qing representing the International Buddhist College, Thailand participated in the 6th Biannual...
Much appreciation for having an enjoyable learning experience of our first course in Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, EP 5109 Child Development....
Along the way to Penang, I saw the long (13 km.) and beautiful bridge which we crossed and we had good view of Penang Island. I think It is attractive to...
I have the opportunity to travel to Malaysia on Jul 31, 2010 until Aug 2, 2010. The trip from IBC to Penang takes about 3 hours. On the evening of Jul 31,...
I am impressed by Venerable Wei Wu,who is the abbot of Wat Than Hsiang. He is a disciple of the Buddha and his behavior is admirable. Every action of him...
IBC celebrates the "Asalha Pūja" on 24th July 2010 commemorating the Buddha's first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares and the founding of the Buddhist...
On Sunday (11th July 2010), in a very beautiful refreshing morning all the students both new and old gathered together in the front gate of the IBC Korat...
Students from Songkhla Educational Center of Sridhammasokaraj Campus of Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU) and students from the International Buddhist...
(IBC, Jan. 30, 2010) The International Buddhist College has organized a luncheon to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year 2010. The New Year reunion starts...
Dr Peter Della Santina will always be dearly remembered by his students and friends at IBC. He was a very skillful teacher, who taught by understanding his...
IBC's monastic students participated in an auspicious International Mahasanghikadana, organized by Malaysian Buddhist Sangha Association. Our students...
(Aug. 16, 2009) Students of International Buddhist College (IBC), monks as well as lay people, participated in the 9th Alms Giving Ceremony of Southern...
July 25, 2009 (IBC): This afternoon, Prof. Y. Karunadasa delivered a public lecture on Academic Studies on Buddhism. In his lecture, he also shared his...
As a part of Orientation Program (1st Semester) July 2009, IBC organized a cultural excursion to Nakhon Si Thammarat, an ancient city with large community...
IBC celebrates the "Asalha Pūja" on 7th July 2009 commemorating the Buddha's first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares and the founding of the Buddhist...
IBC, Thailand, Than Hsiang Temple, Penang, and Shah Alam Buddhist Society, Selangor Malaysia are happy to organize the one-day "Seminar on Early Buddhism...
The New semester for Academic Year 2009-2010 commences on the 6th of July. IBC Student Affairs organized an Orientation Program for the new students from...
IBC organised its first postgraduate research seminar for postgraduate students to present their research progress in front of the faculty and their peers...
IBC ventured into the national debate scene with its hastily formed team, IBC Nagarjuna (Ven Boontham P, Ms Dechen Angmo, Ms Jian Liping, Ven Thammasak K)...
(Jan 18, 2009) Assist Prof Pilairat from the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) shared her experience and studies in Bhutan with IBC students -- "Bhutan:...
(Jan 18, 2009) IBC students, staff, weekend school students and the devotees from neighbor villages gathered together to have the Chinese New Year Eve...
Venerable Assoc. Prof. Karma Lekshe Tsomo and Assoc. Prof. Christie Chang will be visiting International Buddhist College from January 03 to January 05,...
This year's holiday was a special and spiritual one, some of my fellow students and I went to Malaysia for the Seven-Day Amitabha Chanting Retreat. Many...
We normally hear of male disciples of the Buddha, be he a laity or monk. Female disciples of the Buddha are seldom mentioned in the Buddhist texts. So, as a...
The word 'faith' carries different meanings for different religions. It can mean a religious 'belief' or having 'confidence' in a religion or its founder....
As a human being we should make the most of our impermanent life. We should strive to attain a meaningful goal instead of wasting our precious human rebirth...
I remember that it was a day in summer, 2006 before I came to the International Buddhist College (IBC). My best friend, Li Zhong Xing led Venerable Sheng...
Today, I will talk about a birthday present from my best friend. Many years ago, when I was thinking of renouncing the worldly life as a nineteen -year -...
(IBC, Oct. 18, 2008) Kathina is the Theravada traditional robe-offering ceremony. The word 'Kathina' is Pali in origin. It means a frame used in sewing...
(Oct. 1, 2008) Venerable Dr. Tawee (Tanphrakru Kittivaraporn) is a spiritual preceptor for the IBC ordained Bhikkhus, a spiritual teacher for all IBC...
The Metta Clinic Team from Malaysia - more than 15 member-strong arrived, full of energy and spirits, ready for this month's service to IBC neighbouring...
( IBC July 18, 2008 ) This is the fourth day of the new academic year as all the teachers and students are conscientious in it as the good beginning...
( IBC July 17, 2008 ) Today witnessed the first day of the three-month rainy season retreat in Theravada Buddhism. IBC held a special offering ceremony...
(IBC, July 14, 2008) IBC Rector, Ven. Prof. Dhammajoti lights the candle to open the ceremony. He encourages all students to study Dhamma: "The main purpose...
(IBC July 13, 2008) The four-day newcomers' welcoming ceremony was being conducted in conjunction with the new academic year of 2008/2009 and it just...
( IBC June 21, 2008 ) Led by long-term IBC volunteer Dr. Wu Guo Qiang, the Than Hsiang Temple Metta Clinic was opened to the public today. They treated...
( IBC June 16, 2008 ) Yesterday, an event was hosted by the Malaysia Buddhist Sangha Association (MBSA).The Maha Sanghikadana activity was held in Than...
(IBC May 10, 2008) At 10:00 am, we were gathered in front of the library to celebrate the birth, the enlightenment and the nirvana of the Buddha, this is...
( IBC May 12, 2008 ) My name is Bhikkhuni Silananda of Thailand, and I write to share with you about my life and to offer a gracious welcome to everyone to...
(IBC May 8, 2008) The aim of studying for a Master of Arts degree in Buddhist studies at International Buddhist College (IBC) was to learn what the Buddha...
( IBC April 6, 2008 ) At the end of the first week of April 2008, our first batch of IBC BA students completed their four years of study. They can now...
(IBC February 3, 2008) International Buddhist College (IBC) ushered in the 2008 Lunar New Year with a Reunion Lunch of the family of Buddha. Hundreds of...
( IBC January 31, 2008 ) Ven. Wei Wu, IBC council chairman visited a High School in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. The high school was located at remote...
( IBC January 19, 2008 ) Every year, International Buddhist College receives many visitors from all over the world. Visiting practitioners, researchers...
The new academic year that began in mid-July, 2007 looks exciting as IBC blazes a trail of carefully planned fast-track and purposeful growth in its...
The celebration of Vesak was an occasion that appeared to also celebrate unity in diversity at International Buddhist College. The celebration began with...
I live, study and practice the Dharma among monks and nuns of the International Buddhist College (IBC) in Songkhla, Southern Thailand. I believe this is a...
The teaching that we call Buddhism today came exclusively out of the Buddha’s experience of His spiritual Awakening beneath the Bodhi tree 2,600 years ago....
