Guided study, practical learning and research in English, Malay and Mandarin. Course workspaces are open to assigned learners; class dates and formal intake arrangements are confirmed by the coordinator.
MT001A 24-week Sunday Dhamma School foundation in the Buddha’s life and core teachings, with mindfulness, meditation, Wesak activities, community learning and everyday Buddhist practice.
Sunday Dhamma School
24 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
View courseYT1000A 12-week introduction to the Buddha’s life, core teachings and Buddhist practice for the Youth Dhamma Programme. Learn about the Three Refuges, Five Precepts, Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, the spread of Buddhism, the ten perfections and kamma, with examples from daily life.
Youth Dhamma Programme
12 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
View courseKR001Study the Jātaka tales and Gotama’s Bodhisatta path, the ten perfections, ethical lessons, creative retellings and their application in contemporary life.
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
View courseKR002Explore the Buddha’s principal disciples, their qualities and contributions, followed by the ten perfections, kamma, mindfulness, dependent origination and the Wheel of Life.
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
View courseMD001Examine Buddhism’s relationship with the contemporary world through music, art, other religions, minority communities, Malaysian history, science, ethical enterprise and technology.
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
View courseMD002Compare Buddhist traditions and approaches to practice, including Guan Yin, Kṣitigarbha, Thai Forest, Ch’an, Pure Land and Vajrayāna, with review and community learning.
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
View courseDigital DhammaPractical Digital Dhamma training for volunteers and practitioners: content creation, social media, livestreaming, video and audio, IT support, responsible AI, digital libraries, online ethics and an applied group project.
Youth Dhamma Programme
12 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
View courseDigital DhammaThe Digital Dhamma syllabus offered through the Seniors Learning Programme, with practical, accessible instruction in digital communication, media, IT, responsible AI and community projects. Intake arrangements are confirmed by the Institute.
Seniors Learning Programme
12 weeks · Intake and teaching language to be confirmed
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2026 · Programme guide
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Sunday Dhamma School
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8 course offerings
MT001
Introduction to Buddhism
Sunday Dhamma School
24 teaching weeks · English course information
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YT1000
Introduction to Buddhism
Youth Dhamma Programme
12 teaching weeks · English course information
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KR001
The Countless Past Lives of Gautama Buddha
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 teaching weeks · English course information
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KR002
Buddhism and the Disciples of the Buddha
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 teaching weeks · English course information
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MD001
Buddhism and the World
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 teaching weeks · English course information
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MD002
Traditions of Buddhism — The Countless Buddhas of the World and Dharma Doors
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
12 teaching weeks · English course information
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Introduction to the Digital Dhamma
Youth Dhamma Programme
12 teaching weeks · English course information
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Introduction to the Digital Dhamma
Seniors Learning Programme
12 teaching weeks · English course information
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Foundation
Introduction to Buddhism
MT001: 24 teaching weeks for Sunday Dhamma School.
YT1000: 12 teaching weeks for the Youth Dhamma Programme.
Further study
Certificate of Buddhist Studies
The introductory course plus KR001, KR002, MD001 and MD002. Each additional course is 12 weeks. Prerequisites apply.
Advanced entry
Keep your prior achievement
Successful completion of the introductory certificate can support entry to the remaining four courses, subject to Institute enrolment arrangements.
Applied Learning and honorary recognition
Eligible, recorded participation in approved activities may contribute towards the Certificate of Applied Buddhist Learning. Requirements vary by pathway; routine attendance or opening a resource does not automatically earn recognition.
The Honorary Certificate of Buddhist Studies (Hon. CBS) recognises eligible Sangha contribution through a separate recognition process. It is not awarded from ordinary quiz results.
Learning at Cheras, Klang and other branches
Sukha Dhamma School, Cheras administers its own education and certification arrangements, separate from standard TRIBS qualifications.
Ti-Ratana Vihara, Klang Sutta Study does not issue a separate Sutta Study certificate in the 2026 prospectus. Eligible recorded participation may contribute to Applied Learning recognition.
Selected activities at other participating branches may be eligible. Provision varies by branch; enquire before making arrangements.
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Course information is based on the guide and prospectus revised 12 August 2026. English is the available source language; teaching and translated-material availability are confirmed per intake.