103 Singaporeans received their Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees and Diplomas in Buddhist Studies from the Buddhist and Pali College Singapore, which is affiliated to the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. The Graduation ceremony was held at Mangala Vihara in Singapore on 25 August 2024.
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake was a Special Guest at the event. Degrees and Diplomas were conferred by the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Ven. Prof. Neluwe Sumanawansa Thera. Senior Assistant Registrar of the University, Malka Hewavitharana also attended the ceremony.
The gathering was addressed by the VC of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Ven. Prof. Neluwe Sumanawansa Thera, the Principal of the Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore and the Chief Incumbent of the Mangala Vihara, Ven. Pupule Seelananda Thera, High Commissioner Senarath Dissanayake, Mangala Vihara Management Committee Chairman Dr. Lim Ah Swan, Chairman of the Past Pupils Association of Buddhist and Pali College, Kovida Jebsons Chia, and also by Lim Aileng on behalf of the Graduates and Diplomats. Tokens of appreciation were presented to the teaching and administrative staffs of the Buddhist and Pali College, for their service.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore facilitates the administration of examinations of the Buddhist and Pali College, Singapore, in liaison with the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. The College in Singapore has offered Diplomas, Graduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Degree level courses in Buddhism and Buddhist Studies for 30 years, with thousands of students obtaining their educational qualifications from this institute. The Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka has 12 affiliated institutions worldwide, spreading the teachings of the Buddha.
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