Program Goal: Conservation of natural environment suitable for Buddha’s life and teachings and welfare of the people
Program Objective: Equip learners with the knowledge, skill, and attitude for independently conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental programs/projects based on Buddhist philosophy and applied sciences through innovative ideas for bringing positive changes in the people’s livelihood.
LBU offers learner-centered modalities offering modular approaches, independent studies, experiential learning, practical applications, research, and others
Conceptual clarity by empowering learners in online/physical sessions facilitated by experienced faculties using Buddhist pedagogy such as open-air sessions
Practical/Applications giving exposures to learners for real-life applications of theories/concepts
Experiential learning opportunities for individual efforts under faculty’s supervision, as follows:
- Monastic Experience (acquainted with Buddhist lifestyle)
- Field Experience (exposure to projects/programs)
- Outreach Program (serving the community)
Research knowledge, skill, and attitude by testing ideas/tools in diverse fields for assignments, term papers and thesis.
Eligibility
The minimum qualifications of learners for admissions will be as follows:
- CGPA 2.5 or 50% aggregate in the four-year undergraduate programs of any stream
- CGPA 2.5 or 50% aggregate in the three-year undergraduate programs of any stream, and 2 years of work experience in the relevant fields
Curricular Structure
First Semester
| ENVT 510 Basics of Environmental Science | Understanding |
| ENVT 511 Monastic Experience in Conservation | Problem-solving |
| ENVT 512 Buddhist Perspectives of Environment | Understanding |
| ENVT 513 Ecosystem Services | Understanding |
| ENVT 514 Environmental Perspectives of Sustainable Development | Understanding |
| ENVT 515 Research Methodology in Environmental Fields | Problem-solving |
Second Semester
| ENVT 551 Environment Field Experience | Problem-solving |
| ENVT 552 Geographical Information System | Problem-solving |
| ENVT 553 Payment for Ecosystem Services | Analysis |
| ENVT 554 Environment Education | Application |
| ENVT 555 Natural Disasters | Application |
Third Semester
| ENVT 611 Outreach Program | Problem-solving |
| ENVT 612 Environmental Policy | Analysis |
| ENVT 613 Environmental Planning | Application |
| ENVT 614 Environmental Assessment (EA) | Analysis |
| ENVT 615 Green Technology | Innovation |
Fourth Semester
| ENVT 651 Globalization and Environment | Analysis |
| ENVT 652 Thesis | Innovation |