March 9-11, 2017
At the conference held in Popa, Myanmar, representatives from other Theravada countries suggested and respectfully requested the establishment of an Abhidhamma University in Myanmar.
Abhidhamma University
A Brief Overview of Abhidhamma University
A brief overview presented by U San Win, Chairperson of Abhidhamma University, covering its history, advisory teachers, course formats, and current teachers.
This page presents the University of Abhidhamma as a single organized profile, covering its founding background, advisory teachers, training models, and current teaching body.
The origin of the Abhidhamma University and its founding objectives.
June 21, 2017
Under the guidance and advice of the Sitagu Sayadaw, the International Institute of Abhidhamma was established.
Objectives
The main objectives for founding the university are as follows.
- To spread the Theravada Buddhist Abhidhamma throughout the world.
- To sustain the capacity for Theravada Buddhist missionary service over the long term.
Sayadaws and individuals who support the university's teaching and administrative foundation.
Advisory Teachers
- Dr. Bhaddanta Kumarabhivamsa - Chairman Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee.
- Dr. Ashin Nyanissara - Sitagu Sayadaw, Chancellor of Sitagu International Buddhist University.
- Dr. Ashin Nandamala Bhivamsa - Rector, International Abhidhamma University.
Education Committee
- Dr. Nandamala Bhivamsa - Chairman / Rector.
- Dr. Dhammasami - Vice Chairman / Pro-Rector.
- U Mya Than - Vice Chairman.
- Dr. Adicca - Professor.
- Dr. Kumara - Professor.
- Dr. Yuzana Nyan - Associate Professor.
- Daw Nan Myint - Visiting Professor.
Administration
- 2017 to 2019 - Dr. U Mya Than.
- 2019 to present - U San Win.
Distance learning courses expanded from domestic centers to overseas examination centers.
Started in 2019
The distance learning program began with the second intake of the Abhidhamma University in 2019. Pali professor Daw Nan Myint led the department as head of distance learning.
- Mandalay - 2019.
- Taungtha - 2020.
- Myingyan, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Thaton - 2021.
- Nay Pyi Taw - 2022.
- Pyay - expanded and opened in 2023.
Expansion Centers
- Chauk.
- Myitkyina.
Overseas
- United States - New York and Washington.
- India.
- Thailand.
- Singapore.
- Vietnam.
- England.
The development of the online course from website-based instruction to teaching all courses through Zoom.
2015
U San Win established a university website and began the program. Students in Yangon, regional areas, and places beyond branch access who could communicate by Gmail were first taught through Gmail.
2019
When day classes could be taught at the school, the online program began using Google Meet and Google Classroom. Many students from distant areas attended, and about 500 students per year joined across Levels 1, 2, and 3.
April 2022
About 110 B.A (Abhidhammadesana) students who still needed to complete their final semester were gathered for online instruction, examinations, and paper submission. At present, all courses are being taught through Zoom.
September 2022
Plans were made to open the B.A class, the B.A (Hons) bridging class, and B.A (Hons) courses.
The administrative team, professors, associate professors, and lecturers.
Administrative Team
- Dr. Ashin Nandamala Bhivamsa - Rector.
- Dr. U Jotika - Patron.
- U San Win - Chairperson / School Administrator.
Honorary Professors
- U Tejaniya - Patthana Alin Yaung, Patthana.
- Dr. Adicca - Yamaka and Vibhanga.
- Dr. Kummara - Abhidhammattha Sangaha and Dhammasangani.
- Dr. Hla Myint - Abhidhammattha Sangaha and Visuddhimagga.
- Dr. Han Win - Buddha Desana.
Professors
- Daw Aye Aye Myint - Patthana and Dhatukatha.
- Daw The Nu Mar - Puggalapannatti.
- Dr. Hla Hla Tin - Puggalapannatti.
- Daw Thandari - Pali.
Associate Professors
- Daw Yin Yin Maw - Abhidhammattha Sangaha and Dhammasangani.
- Daw Aye Aye Thwe - Yamaka.
Lecturers
- U Htay Oo - Pali and Matika.
- U Than Aung - Abhidhammattha Sangaha and Yamaka.
- Daw Thida Tun - Abhidhammattha Sangaha and Dhatukatha.
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