Lumbini Buddhist University

Based in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) is a self-governing, public university dedicated to educating Nepalis, enhancing the global learning community, and advancing world peace via the application of fundamental Buddhist principles.

At the first World Buddhist Summit, which was organized by the Lumbini Development Trust and took place in Lumbini from November 30 to December 2, 1998, it was suggested that an International Buddhist University be established in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, to provide standard instruction in Bud ....