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Lumbini Buddhist University

लुम्बिनी विश्वविद्यालय

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Lumbini Buddhist University (Nepali: लुम्बिनी बौद्ध विश्वविद्यालय) is a tertiary educational institution in Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of the Buddha. The idea for the university was conceived at the First World Buddhist Summit held in Lumbini in 1998, and it was officially formed on 17 June 2004. The Lumbini Buddhist University Act promulgated on 10 November 2006 confirmed its legal status as well as setting out that the university would receive financial assistance from the government of Nepal.

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Type
university wd
Located in
Siddharthanagar (city) › Rupandehi District (district of Nepal) › Lumbini Province (province of Nepal) wd
Established
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Official website
lbu.edu.np wd

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It will offer a four years course for a Bachelor in Buddhism, as well as MA and PhD courses.

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Where is Lumbini Buddhist University located?
Lumbini Buddhist University is located in Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi District, Lumbini Province, Nepal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Lumbini Buddhist University · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): लुम्बिनी विश्वविद्यालय · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q6703130 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Central office of LBU.jpg by yes (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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