IBSC Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies

20/09/2026

17/09/2026

🌍🕊️ International Day of Peace 2026

Dear all,
If you would like to join our International Day of Peace 2026, please kindly register through the link below:

👉 Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJz7eM1IszvyaFso5IHkPE4hKSLqmRuOK9R3PaZ3YNUFsBUQ/viewform?usp=header

📅 20 September 2026
⏰ From 8:30 AM onwards
📍 I-Mind Room, IBSC Building II

Theme:
Invest in Peace: Buddhist Wisdom for Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

🍜🍣🧋☕ Complimentary food and beverages will be provided, including noodles, sushi, Thai tea, fresh coffee, and more.

Feel free to invite your friends to join us. Everyone is warmly welcome!🕊️💙

10/09/2026

📢 Official Announcement
IBSC Proposal, Public Hearing and Defense Examination – 24th Sep 2026
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The Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies, International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, is pleased to announce the examinations of its MA and PhD Candidates, which will be held on 24th Sep 2026.

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🕘 Date: 24th Sep 2026
🏛️ Venue: Buddhapaññā Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Somdet Phra Buddhaghocariya Building (IBSC Building 1), Lam Sai Subdistrict, Wang Noi District, Ayutthaya Province, 13170, Thailand
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All students, faculty members, staff, and interested scholars are warmly invited to attend this important academic event. Let us come together to observe, learn, and exchange knowledge and ideas, contributing to the growth of Buddhist innovation and wisdom for the benefit of the world.

ℙ𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝔽𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕦𝕤:

IBSC MCU
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Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies - IBSC MCU
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MA in Buddhist Studies Chinese Program -IBSC MCU
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IBSC Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies
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Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies - IBSC MCU
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IBSC Religion and Philosophy
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IBSC Student Club
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IBSC Wₑbₛᵢₜₑ:
https://ibsc.mcu.ac.th/

05/09/2026

🌿 SPECIAL LECTURE | WEEK 13

Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), MCU

📚 Course: Mindfulness, Brain and Psychology for Peace

Understanding the Mind and Emotions:

Tibetan Buddhist Approaches to Mindfulness, Compassion, and Inner Peace

The Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS) warmly invites students and interested participants to join this special lecture exploring Tibetan Buddhist perspectives on the mind and emotions, with particular emphasis on mindfulness, compassion, and the cultivation of inner peace.

🎙️ Guest Speaker
Ven. Tenzin Rabgay
Ph.D. Candidate in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), MCU
Bhutan

📅 Sunday, 6 September 2026
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM

📍 On-site Venue
IBSC Building B, 2nd Floor
Room 202

💻 Online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 772 777 2227
Passcode: 2020

✨ Join us for an inspiring afternoon of learning and reflection on how Tibetan Buddhist teachings can deepen our understanding of the mind, cultivate compassion, transform difficult emotions, and support the development of inner peace.

Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), MCU

30/08/2026

📚 Classroom Highlights: Fundamental Concepts of Peace Studies

MA in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)

📅 Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM

May this journey of learning continue to inspire a deeper appreciation of peace—not merely as an academic discipline, but as a lifelong path of mindful living and compassionate action.

👨‍🏫 Course Lecturer
Dr. Sakchai Sakabucha
Director, BA in Buddhist Studies Program
Lecturer in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies Program (IMPS) International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), MCU

"Peace begins when we understand ourselves a little more clearly."

30/08/2026

🌿 WEEK 12 | A Warm Afternoon of Learning and Sharing

A glimpse of today’s learning atmosphere in the Ph.D. Program in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS) at IBSC, MCU.

This afternoon, we had the opportunity to learn with Ven. Pema Dorji from Bhutan in a special session on:

“Training the Mind for Peace: Mindfulness, Compassion, and Emotional Transformation in Tibetan Buddhism”

The class was filled with thoughtful conversations, new perspectives, and moments of reflection, while still keeping a warm and relaxed atmosphere throughout the afternoon.

Students explored how mindfulness and compassion are understood and practiced within Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in relation to working with emotions and cultivating a more peaceful mind.

It was a simple but meaningful afternoon of learning together — listening, sharing, asking questions, and enjoying the exchange of different perspectives. 🌱

Thank you to Ven. Pema Dorji for sharing his knowledge and experience with us, and to everyone who contributed to today’s friendly and engaging learning atmosphere.

📅 30 August 2026

🎓 Ph.D. Program in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)

29/08/2026

🧘 Mindfulness Practice for Peace | 603 103

📅 29 August 2026
⏰ 09:00–11:00 AM

Students from the M.A. in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS) Program participated in a mindfulness practice class as part of the course 603 103 Mindfulness Practice for Peace.

The session provided a space for students to cultivate mindful awareness, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of themselves through direct practice. 🌿

Through mindfulness practice, students are encouraged not only to learn about peace, but also to experience and cultivate peace from within, bringing mindfulness into everyday life and gradually extending inner peace toward peaceful relationships and society.

🧘‍♂️ Instructor:
Phramaha Weerasak Abhinandavedi, Ph.D.

🎓 M.A. in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)

29/08/2026

📢 WEEK 12 | SPECIAL LECTURE

The Ph.D. Program in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), MCU
cordially invites students and interested participants to join our special lecture:

🌿 Training the Mind for Peace:
Mindfulness, Compassion, and Emotional Transformation in Tibetan Buddhism

🎙️ Guest Speaker
Ven. Pema Dorji
Ph.D. Candidate in Buddhist Studies, IBSC, MCU
Bhutan

📅 Sunday, 30 August 2026
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM

📍 Venue
IBSC Building B, 2nd Floor
Room 202

💻 Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 772 777 2227
Passcode: 2020

This session will explore the Tibetan Buddhist approach to training the mind through mindfulness and compassion, with particular attention to emotional transformation and the cultivation of peace.

We warmly welcome all participants to join this meaningful learning experience.

29/08/2026

The International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, is pleased to offer the required course:

📖 811 101 – Concepts and Theories of Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (3) (3-0-6)

This course provides first-year Ph.D. students with a strong academic foundation in the concepts, theories, and interdisciplinary perspectives of Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies, fostering critical thinking, scholarly inquiry, and practical applications for promoting peace and sustainable well-being.

Course Lecturer
👩‍🏫 Asst. Prof. Dr. Mae Chee Narumon Jiwattanasuk

May this course encourage meaningful dialogue, innovative research, and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion for building a more peaceful society.

We wish all students a successful and enriching semester ahead.

29/08/2026

Mindful Lunch — Sharing Food, Sharing Presence

We gathered once again for our Mindful Lunch—a simple and warm space to pause in the middle of the day.

Here, we don’t rush. We slow down enough to notice the food in front of us, the people beside us, and the present moment we are sharing together.

It is a time to eat with awareness, to listen with openness, and to connect with one another in a friendly and peaceful atmosphere.

🗓 Every Saturday & Sunday | 11:00 AM
📍 Wisdom Cafe, 2nd Floor, IBSC Building 2

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who brought food to share—whether vegetarian, vegan, or regular dishes, as well as fruits and drinks. Each contribution helps nourish both body and community. 🍎🍵

We look forward to continuing this simple practice of mindful eating and being together.

With gratitude,
IMPS Program — Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies