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The KSPBS is a non-profit educational institution supported by grants and donations from institutional and individual donors. Our mission is to promote Basic Education and Buddhism for the benefit of all especially for the youths.
We are proud to be able to provide the youths the Dhamma (Education). Our staff is dedicated to perform our best.
As a non-profit educational institution, the support we receive from our donors is very valuable.
People or organizations donating more than US $100 will receive a certificate of appreciation for their commitment to The KSPBS and support of youths’ educational needs in Rathedaung and in the region as well.
Please be assured that we will respect your right to privacy. The KSPBS does not provide details of donations to any third party.
Thank you again for your support and encouragement.
The KSPBS
For further clarifications on the Project, you may ask directly to the Director of the Project personally. The followings are his facts:
Ven. Ashon Nyanuttara (Currently in Sri Lanka)
Makutarama Myanmar Temple
284, Dematagoda Road,
Colombo -09, Sri Lanka.
H/P: 0094 779 870 506
E-mail: kingthar@gmail.com
Kingthar School of Pali and Buddhist Studies
Monastery of Kingthar Dhamma Premises,
Taung Ran Tan Quarter,
Rathedaung, Rakhine State,
Myanmar.
E-mail: kingtharschool@yahoo.com
Telephone:+95-
General: +95-
Academic Director: +94 779 870 506 (Currently in Sri Lanka)
kingthar@gmail.com
Managing Director: +95-
Registrar: +95-
Bursar: +95-
Librarian : +95-
KSPBS library is a research Library and it is the most resourceful information centre in the region in the field of Buddhist and English Studies in Rakhine State. History of the school library goes back to Sri Lanka because most of the books were collected in Sri Lanka during the time of studying of the Venerable. The main purpose of the KSPBS library is to provide a quality service to support the teaching and research needs of KSPBS faculty and scholars. The collection building manner of the library mainly devoted to Buddhism and its sectarian divisions.
Major Courses
Basic English through Buddhism
Discovering Buddhism
Introduction to Buddhist Literature
Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies
Diploma in Buddhist Studies
Certificate Course in English
Diploma in English
Additional Programmes
Social Management Course
Course for Art of Translation
Intensive Training for BEHS English Teachers
Teaching BEHS Courses
Conducting Intensive Courses for UDE Students
Conducting Applied Abbhidhomma Courses for Adults
Arranging General Conversation Classes (Occasionally)
Conducting Insight Meditation Courses for both children and adults
A 10-week course designed to provide guidance to participants on how key aspects of the Buddha’s teachings apply in our daily lives. Suitable for those who wish to know more about the basics of Buddhism.
1st Week: Buddhism as We See It Today
- General Concepts – Religion or Atheistic
- Comparison with other spiritual movements
- Its relevance in today’s secular context
2nd Week: The Founder
- Life of Gotama the Buddha
- His lifelong work
- His contribution to the world
- Significance of Buddhahood
3rd Week: The Core Teachings
- Why the teaching of the Four Noble Truths
- Understanding the concept of suffering
- How to cope with today’s context
4th Week: The Doctrine (I)
- The Tipitaka (3 Baskets)
- Evidence of authenticity – historical
5th Week: The Doctrine (II)
- 3 characteristics of existence
- Concepts of 5 aggregates
- The theory of Kamma & Rebirth
6th Week: The Moral Development
- The five, eight and ten precepts
- The Triple Gem
- Taking the precepts
- Leading a moral life
7th Week: The Path
- The Middle Path
- The three aspects of the Path
- The methodology to escape from rounds of rebirth
- Mind transformation – Meditation
8th Week: The Middle Doctrine
- Doctrine of Dependent Origination
- Applications & implications to a modern lifestyle
9th Week: The Facets of Buddhism
-A look at Theravada, Mahayana and Vajirayana concepts & teachings
- Rituals, ceremonies and culture
10th Week: Facing the World
- Applying Buddhism in modern day setting
- Looking into human lifespan in the Buddhist context
- Tackling death and the dying process
Taught Subjects – Basic Buddhism (Religious, Cultural and Philosophical Studies) and Basic English Language (Four Skills).
Text Books – Buddhism: A Graduated Course (Grade 1-8) by Kirama Wimalajothi Thera Published by Buddhist Cultural Centre, New-Headway (Beginner & Elementary) by Liz and John Soars, Published by Oxford University Press.
Period – Three Months
