The Transnational Network of Theravada Studies (TNTS) is a non-profit organisation with the following aims:
- Support and coordination of academic research on Theravada Buddhism in its developed and living traditions as well as their history
- Organization of transnational exchange among scholars of all levels and backgrounds
- Creation, coordination and support of research projects and output in the field
- Documentation of and information about publications in the field
- Knowledge transfer and outreach to a wider audience
- Improvement and facilitation of
- field access
- academic and technical training
- access to resources, expertise and placement
- A special objective of the TNTS is to encourage and support cooperative research and educational activities among scholars and scientific institutions from Asian and non-Asian countries
TNTS welcomes students, scholars and institutions or research groups engaged in the study of Theravada Buddhism to join as members.
