Birmingham Buddhist Academy
Overview
This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Theravada Buddhism.
Application Form & Educational Requirements including Textbooks are available at
http://www.birminghambuddhistvihara.org/ under Buddhist Academy section
Application Submission date and contact
Sunday 14th August 2022
Please send completed application and documents required to bba@birminghambuddhistvihara.org
Entrance examination
Saturday 27th August 2022 UK time 7pm – 9pm
Online exam. Completed exam paper must be sent back to venuttaranyana@gmail.com
Please complete your full name when sending back the answer sheet.
Interview
Saturday 3rd September 2022, UK time 7pm to 10pm
Confirmation of the acceptance to the course
Saturday 10th September 2022
Duration of the course?
One year (full time)
Course Start Date and Time
Friday 16th September 2022 UK time 7pm to 9pm
Course running time
Every week (Friday & Saturday from 7pm to 9pm)
Course method
Online and occasional face to face attendance at Birmingham Buddhist Academy at 29-31 Osler Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 9EU
Tel: 0121- 4546591
Diploma Course Modules
Abhidhamma, Samatha & Vipassana, Pali Grammar, Basic Buddhism
Donation
£500 for four modules (full Diploma Course) as donation payable to Birmingham Buddhist Vihara by cheque. (Please write Birmingham Buddhist Academy at the back of the cheque). For online bank transfer, please contact Theingi Thant (Theingi.Thant@nhs.net) for details.
Note : Students may also take individual modules for the donation of £150 per module.
All course donation must be paid within one month from course start date. Thank you.
Any further queries, please contact Dr Ottaranyana: venuttaranyana@gmail.com
