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Titl Profess First Hira Paul Last Gangnegi Photograph e or Name Name Designation PROFESSOR Address DEPARTMENT OF , FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI, DELHI-110007 Phone No +91-11-27666625 Office Residence C- 18, (29-31) Chatra Marg, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Mobile +91-9560712608 Email [email protected] Web-Page www.du.ac.in

Educational Qualifications Degree Title and Institution Year Ph.D. ‘Lotsaba and Sarma 1995 Schoo’. University of Delhi. M. Phil. ‘Ethical and Moral Philosophical of 1983 ’. University of Delhi. M. A. ‘Group (F) Tibetan Studies’. University of 1981 Delhi. Diploma in ‘Tibetan Language and Literature’. 1980 University of Delhi. Certificate in ‘Tibetan Language and Literature’. 1979 University of Delhi. B. A (Shastri) Sampurananda Viswavidayala, 1975 Varanasi. (UP). 1. Uttara Sampurnanda Sanskrit Viswavidayala, 1973 Madhyama Varanasi. (UP). 2. Purva 1971 Madhyama -Do- Career Profile 1. Former Head of Department, Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 01.03.2014 – 28.02.2017. (Ref.No: CNC-1/100/1988/BUDH ST/146) 2. Professor, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 1.07.2007 onwards. 3. Associate Professor/ Reader, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 27.07.1998 – 30.06.2007 4. Senior Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 10.04.1990 - www.du.ac.in Page 1

26.07.1998.

5. Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 09.04.1986 - 09.04.1990 6. Lecturer (Ad-hoc), Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 08.09.1981 to 08.04.1986

Administrative Assignments 1. Member (Non-official ) as Buddhist Educationalist nominated by the Central government in Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (Deemed to be University) , -194104, Ladhak (J&K) with vide letter No. CIBS/1-12(X)/2017/3045- 54 dated on 16-12-2017

2. Nominated as expert of national overseas Scholarship for (NOS) ST students for selection year 2017-18 with reference : SDC/GB/2018/341 letter dated 07.12.2017 &28.12.2017 from Dy. Secretary to the Govt. of , Room no.216-H, “D” wing, Shastri Bhawan, GOI, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Scholarship Division), New Delhi- 110001.

3. Member of NAAC peer Team , Schedule-III from 16.01.2017 to 20.01.2017 dated on 13.01.2017.

4. Chairman of Fact Finding committee to pursuant to the complaints received from the Dean ,Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, with letter No.PCTO/119/2016/909/2017/R- 4023 Dated : Febraury 07, 2017.

5. Member of Inspection Committee with a view to consider the request made the Dyal Singh College to convert it to a Full fledge day college on 14th Febraury 2017 with vide Ref. No.: CS-SDC/149/2017/1128 Dated 20th Janurary .

6. Member of Selection Committee of the council for Screening /interview for Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant professor for Buddhist Studies in Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Azad Bhavan, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi with letter No. Emp./17-18 dated 24.10.2017.

7. Member of Parliamentary committee on the welfare of SC and ST vide Ref No.: Estab- IV/024/2016/01 Dated:21.12.2016

8. Member, Academic Council, Sanchi University, (MP) 2016 9. Member, Academic Council, Ambedkar University ,(M.P) .2016 10. Member, Academic Council, Nav Nalanda Mahavihar (Deemed University) Nalanda , www.du.ac.in Page 2

Bihar, 2016.

11. University representative on the governing body of Aurbindo College of Delhi University for two years w.e.f 25.09.2014 with letter No. CS-SDC/108/2014/UR- SAC/784 Dated on 18.09.2014. 12. Member of Standing Committee on Academic Matters, University of Delhi with ref.No.CNC-1/090/SCAM/2014 Dated on 19th June,2014. 13. Member of “Special Categories Admission Enabling Committee (SCAEC) of Delhi University under chairmanship of Dean Student welfare, with ref. No.DSW/6/382 Dated on 17th May,2013. 14. Member to enquire into Complaints of alleged mismanagement, lack of transparency and non-adherence of guideline of the University Sport Admission Policy in respect of sport admission 2013-14 conducted by Moti Lal Nehru College, Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce and Kirori Mal College, with ref.No, AR (RO)/Misc.-1/2013-14/R-3596. Dated on 05 September, 2013. 15. Member to look into the demands of the Students for Right to Accommodation(Annex.A) with ref. No.PROC-O/110A/2013/2626. Dated on 30.09.2013. 16. Member of Inspection Committee appointed by Board of Residence, Health and Discpline Board,Ord,xv (chapter vi) to periodical visit for maintainance of health and hygiene, in the eatery places, toilets, security lights etc. in the colleges/deptts/hostels/hall of Delhi University from November 25th -29th, 2013, with ref. No: PROC- O/21/2013/2979, Dated on 25.11.2013. 17. Member for Campus recruitment at Department of Buddhist Studies for the Post of Assistant Central Intelligence officer (Grade-11/Executive) on Indian national Proficient in Tibetan Language, Organized by Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs), Government of India, with ref. No: 13/P/2013(4)-14006, Dated on July19.2013 18. Member Screening / Selection Committee both Teaching and Non-Teaching , University of Delhi 19. Member Selection Committee Central University of Haryana, Sanchi University, House Delhi. 20. Expert Member of Steering Committee on “ Empowernment of Minorities” for formulation of the 12th five year Pan from Planing Commission of India with ref. No.M- 12052/4/2010-2011-SJ&SW Dated on 25th May,2011. 21. Member of Research Committees, Central Insititute of Buddhist Studies .Leh for three year, with ref. No. CINS/284 Dated on 21.05.2011. 22. Member of Organizing Committee of the International Conference on the History and Culture of Tibet,Delhi University. Dated on 29.09,2009. 23. Membership of the Faculty of Arts, Delhi University under the provision of Statute 9 (3) (iv)- Reader Category with immediate effect for a term of three years. With ref. No.C- I/3/1/29187 ,Dated on 6th October,2008. 24. Nominated as Expert for the Board of Studies in the subject of the Buddhist Studies for www.du.ac.in Page 3

P.G .class for two years in Himachal Prdesh Univesity,Shimla, with ref. No. 1-7/85/- HPU/(Gen1). Dated on 11-6-2008. 25. Member, D R C, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007 26. Member, Board of Research Studies of Humanities, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007 27. Membership of the Court in Delhi University under the provision of Statute 2(1) (xv) (b) for three years w.e.f 13.12.2004 with ref. No.C-I/3/2004/31769 Dated on 17th December,2004. 28. Member, Board of Studies, University, Shimla. 20.04.2011- 19.04.2013 with ref. No.1-7/85-HPU(Gen) dated on 20th April.2011 and re-appointed 27.05.2013-27.05.2015. with ref. No.1-7/85-HPU (Gen) Dated on 27th May,2013. 29. Member, Board of Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh. 30. Member, Board of Studies, Magadha University, Gaya (Bihar). 31. Member, Organising committee of International Seminar on Hind Swaraj: 100 years and after, at Gandhi Bhavan, University of Delhi, 11, February 2009. 32. Member, organizing committee of the International Conference on Exploring Tibet’s History and Culture, at the Academic Council Hall, Vice Regal Lodge, jointly hosted by the University of Delhi and Central University of Tibetan Studies, , Varanasi, November 19-21, 2009. 33. Appointed as Associated Member of the Committee on Southern Asian Studies at Univesity of Chicago during the Winter and Spring quarters 1997 (January-June 1997). 34. Member , Bhoti Implementation Committee, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Education Department, Shimla.1986.

Areas of Interest / Specialization 1. History of and its Philosophy. 2. and Tibetan Language and Literature. 3. Himalayan Buddhist Cultural and traditions.

Specialization 1. Tibet and Tibetan Buddhist arts and Culture

Subjects Taught 1. Buddhism in Tibet: Its Language and Literature.

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Research Guidance Ph.D. Awarded 1. Ven. Mahaladuwe Nandaratana, "A Comparative study of social development activities of modern Buddhist monastic of the Ramanna of Sri Lanka and Shingon sect of Japan', 2001 2. Meenakshi Rai, 'A study of the origin and development of the Kadampa school of Buddhism', 2001 3. Buyung nam-An, 'A study of the Tradition in Tibetan Buddhism', 2002 4. Kim Chi-Won, 'A critical study of the Byang chub lam gyi sgron ma of Atisha and its Auto-commentary', 2003 5. Dev Raj, 'Avaloktisevara- Its cultural link between India and Tibet in a historical perspective, 2003 6. Lee Il-Yup, 'A comparative study of Deity as reflected in the Guhyasamajatantra', 2004 7. Sonam Wangchuk, 'Origin and development of Saskya Tradition in Western with special reference to the Matho monastery in , 2004 8. Nguyen Ngoc Vinh, 'Vietnamese in South and South East Asian context', 2010 9. Shedup Tenzin, 'Critical analysis on the evolution of Tibetan system of writing', 2007 10. Phra Sairung Daengam, ' and Mahayana Buddhist influence on the Thai culture', 2008 11. Kalsang Wangmo, 'Critical study of biographies of the Tsongkhapa', 2008 12. Phra Mit Wanyao, The concept of moderation in Buddhism', 2009 13. Phra Nantakorn Ket-in, 'Formation of Buddhist culture during Sukhothai period 1257 (BC 1800)', 2009 14. Oh HO-Youn, 'An Epistemological study of the tradition in Tibetan Buddhism, 2009 15. Titan Chakma, 'A study on the tribal Buddhists in the Chittagong hill tracts of Bangladesh, 2008 16. Rajiv Kumar, Baudhakalin evam adhunika samajik vyasvastha ka tulanamaka adhyayana, 2008 www.du.ac.in Page 5

17. Bhikkhurattam Jyoti, 'Bharateeya Samidhana mein nihit Buddha ke moolya : Eka Vishlesrna bratamaka adhyanana', 2008 18. Robin Sharma, 'Role of the Buddhist in India : Change and continuity (6th century century B.C.-12th Century A.D), 2009 (Discontinue). 19. Yukiko Onisha,' Means and nature of enlightenment in the light of the Debates held in the council of the bsam yas in Tibet', 2008 20. Thanyamart Netnoi, 'B.R. Ambedkar as an engaged Buddhist', 2008 21. Nguyen Thuy Tien, 'A study of the Buddhist Nunneries in Himachal Pradesh and their social engagements, 2010 22. Yang Oh Young, Bridging and : A Study of the Gelugpa education system in Tibetan Buddhism, 2011 23. Sangh Mitra Baudh, 'Culture and Religious importance of the 'Bodhi 'tree' in Historical perspective, 2011 24. Kyeong Cheal Kim, 'A critical distinction between svantantrika and prasanika Madhyamika in Tibetan Buddhist Thought. 2012. (Discontinue). 25. Phan Dao, 'A critical examination of the method of sermon dissemination as used in Buddhism, 2012 26. Galdhan Sangai, 'Kinnaur mein Baudh Dharma Ki evam us par vaishvikaran ka prabhav, 2013 27. Nguyen Ngoc Vinh, Vietnamese Buddhist Arts in South and East Asian, 2013 28. Kalzang Dorjee , ' Evaluation of the Role of Buddhism as an Anti-colonial Force as Depicted in 'Bras Ljongs Rgyal rabs, 2015 29. Deo Kant Mishra, "The History of Interfaith Initiative and Buddhism", 2015 30. Tsering Dolma, "An Appraisal of the contribution of gTerma Tradition to the dissemination of Buddhism in the Himalaya, 2016 31. Sonam Pema, Tradition in Western Himalaya: A Critical Study, 2018 (Submitted). Ph.D. Pursuing 1. Prerna Bharadwaj, The Philosophical foundation of Buddhist Art: A Study, 2. Tashi Tandup, Study of the Narogyantuk Celebration under the monastery 3. Medhavi Krishna, The Dependent Origination (Pratityasamutpada) and the base of www.du.ac.in Page 6

Nagarjuna's Chatushkotiya Doctrine. 4. Pooja Dabral, The Critical Analysis on the Evolution of the theory of Emptiness at three phases : Nagarjun's phase (2nd Cent. A.D.), Rinchen Sangpo's phase (11th cent. A.D), 's (14 cent A.D) 5. Jasneet Kaur Bhasin, A Study of Maching Labdron and chod practice with special reference to Sa-Chod (Chod practice of Tradition) 6. T.G. Arya, Myth, religion and secular cultural of Tibet 7. Tenzin Sherab, The Dalai , A Bodhisattava peace maker in the world: A Study on the 's Buddhist approach for creating peace and Harmony in the world. M. Phil. Award 1. Priya Jyoti Chakma, A Critical Study of Chakma Buddhist in India, 2002 2. Jeong Seok-Oun, A Historical Development of the Madhyamika in Tibetan Buddhism, 2002 3. Oh Hoyoun, Shamath and Vipashyana Meditation in Tibetan Buddhism : An Analytical Study, 2003 4. Dev Raj, Place of Avalokitesvara in Tibetan Buddhism, 2003 5. Young Oh Yang, The Origin and Development of Gelugpa religious tradition of Tibet, 2005 6. Rajesh Kumar, Mahapandita Rahula Sankrityana Ka Tibbati Baudha Dharma ke Sanrakshan Ke Prati yogadan, 2005 7. Phan Dao, A critical examination of the method of sermon Dissemination as used by the Buddha', 2006 8. Thanyamart Net Noi, B. R. Ambedkar as an engaged Budhist, 2006 9. Galdhan Sangai, Mahapandita Devaram ki Jivani Evam Kritya, 2008. 10. Sonamla Ethenpa, Rumtek (OLD) monastery : A historical Study, 2008 11. Kalzang Dorjee Bhutia, Social and Economic structure of pemayangtse monastery, 2009 12. Hyeran Lee (Jinuk), The methods explaining Shunyata in the Madhyamika Tradition, 2009 13. Kim Kyeong Cheal, A Study of prasangika madhyamika in Tibetan Buddhism, 2004 14. Sonam Pema, Bon : An Endangerned Heritage, 2005 15. Nguyen Ngoc Vinh, The Buddhist Art of Borobudur, 2004 www.du.ac.in Page 7

16. Tashi Dhondup, Buddhist Art and Architecture in Ladakh, 2010 17. Lim Gyuog, The Reflexive Nature of the valid cognition of the self awareness, 2011 18. Moti Shiri, Kinnaur mein Baudh Sanskrit, 2011 19. Tseten Dolkar, Life and work of Kushok Bakula , 2012 20. Sangeeta Wadha, : Comparative study between the theory of dependent origination and theory of reality.,2012 21. Pranshu Samdarshi, Role of Goddessess in Tantric Buddhism, 2012 22. Padma Tsomo, A brief survery of the Tibetan Buddhist Literature with special reflection on the canonical literature or Bka' Gyur, 2013 23. Puntsog Dolma, The Biographical Sketch of the third Ri-Rdzong Sras Rinpoche, 2013 24. Tsering Tashi, : Its Origin and Development, 2013 25. Satnam Singh, Pandit Rahul Sankrityan aur Ananda Kaushalyan Ka Baudh Dharam ke vikas Mai Sahyog: Ek tulnatmak Adhayan, 2014 26. Sonam Zawa Bhutia, Advent and spread of Buddhism in , 2015 27. Pushkar Singh, Buddhist Cultural legacy of : A Study, 2016 28. Lodoe Sangpo, Origin and progression of Buddhism in the Trans Himalaya Region of , 2016 29. Rigzin Gurmeet, The and practice of Drukpa Kargyu, 2016 30. Tsering Ngudup, Important Pilgrimage sites associate with Guru in the Highland Region of , 2017 31. Tenzin Sonam, Bucchan : The disciples of a saint Engineer (thong Thong Gyalpo, Spiti), 2017 32. Akila Bhutia, Life of Nuns' : A case study of the yanchen Choiling Nunnery in Spiti (H.P.), 2018

Publications Profile Book Published Chapter in Books

1. The Buddhist Anguity of the village Kanam in Kinnaur,Ed, Sneh Lata Negi, Vikalpa www.du.ac.in Page 8

Prakashan, P.29-39, 2017 2. Crumbling Mountains and Disintegrating Social Fabrics of Kinnaur under Globalisation. Ed. Mahinder P. Lama in Globalisation and Cultural Practice on Mountain area, Published by Sikkim University Press,Indus Publishing Company,p.317-333, 2012 3. किन्नौर मे जीवन और संस्कृकि , हिमालयी बौद्ध – हिघा के पहिचमी अ嵍दूत कोरोिी चोमा िाꅍेार, संपादक डॉ तुलसी रमन, हिमाचल कला संस्कृहत भाषा अकादमी हिमला -७१००१ , पृष्ट.१५५-१७८, २०११., 4. The Tabo Monastic Complex: A Living Testimony of Indo-Tibetan Culture in Western Himalayas, Buddhism for 21st Century, Ed.TashiPoljor, B. S. Shukla& J. Gyaltsan, CIBS, Leh, P. 504-506, 2006 5. Guru Padmasambhava and His Contribution to the Himalayan Regions in Nalanda: Interface of Buddhism and Environment, Ed.R.Panth&Phuntsho,Nava Nalanda Mahavihar, Nalanda, Bihar, p. 52-56, 2005. Articles/Reviews

6. The Syncretic Cultural Legacy of the Western Himalaya in the Dialogue, Quarterly Journal of Astha Bharati , New Delhi, p.142-152, 2012. 7. Csoma korosi: Kannaron Ke Desh Mein in the Buddhist Studies, Department of Buddhist Studies,University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol. XXXIV. 2008 8. Tibbati Baudha – Såhitya Ko Sanskrit Ki Dena in the Buddhist Studies, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol. XXXIII, p. 110-115, 2007 9. The Art of Painting: A Combination of all Sciences, in the Buddhist Studies Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol. XXX, p. 14-21, 2006 10. Himalayi Baudh-Vidhya Ke Pashchimi Agradoot: Chorosi Tsoma Shandor, ‘Vipasha’,Bhasha Evam Sanskriti Academy, (Himachal Pradesh),Shimla, Vol. 21, No. 125, p. 64-82, 2006 11. Buddhism In the Western Himalaya: A study of the , by Laxman Thakur.Oxford India, Delhi 1999 in the Marg Bombay,Vol.53 No.3 March, 2002 (Review Article). 12. Iconography of the VajradhatuVairocana at Tabo, in the Buddhist Studies, Department of Buddhist Studies,University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol. XXII, p. 28-40. 2002 13. The Buddhist Legacy of Western Himalayas During 11th – 12th Century AD in the Buddhist Studies, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol. XXI, p. 21-26, 2002

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14. A Critical Note on the Biographies of Lo chen Rinchenb Zangpo, The Tibet Journal,Vol. XXIII, No. 1 . Spring, p. 38-48, 1998. 15. The Iconography of the Vajradhatu at Tabo, in the souvenir book on the Tabo Monastery Millennium Celebration, pp 19-28, 1996. 16. towards the definition of style, Ed. by Jane Casey Singer & Philip Denwood, Laurence King, London 1997 in Marg, Bombay, Vol.49, No.49, No.4 pp 99- 100, June 1998. (Review Article). 17. The Early Buddhist Literary Activities and Development of Buddhism in Tibet, Published in its proceeding of an International Buddhist Conference on ‘Buddhism and Humanism’ organized by Indossan Nipponji, Bodha Gaya, (Bihar). December 8-10, 1995. Vol.XX. p. 99-107, 1995. 18. Ethical Validity of Sunyata, in the Buddhist Studies ,Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol. XIII, p. 94-107, 1989

19. Origin and Development of Buddhist in Tibet, in the proceedings of an. International Buddhist conference on ‘World Buddhist Sects: A Study in Unity and Diversity’ organized by Indossan Nipponji, Baudha Gaya.(Bihar), December 8-10, 1988, Vol. XIV, p 148-53, 1988. 20. Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo: an Apostle of Buddhist Harmony, in the proceedings of an International Buddhist conference on ‘Buddhism and Social Harmony’, organized by Indossan Nipponji, Bodha Gaya, (Bihar), Vol.XII. p 190-93. 1986. 21. Tibet Tradition and Change, Edited By Albuquerque Musem, Maxico 1997 in the Marg, Bombay, Vol.50, No.4 p.95-96, June 1999. (Review Article).

Special Lectures/Keynote Address

22. Keynote Address on the women and Buddhism: Perspective in Gender, Culture and Empowerment organized by IGNCA on 27-29 March ,2017 23. Keynote Speaker on “ Tibetan History and culture in the contemporary word – Challenges and opportunities” organized by India-Tibet Coordination New Delhi in S.G.T.B Khalsa college on 12 April 2007 24. Keynote Address on the theme Role of Women in Multi-Cultural Society, in a All India

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Seminar organized by Harijan Sevak Sangh, March 8, 2008. 25. The Tabo Monastery in Spiti, to commemorate the Millennium Celebration of Tabo Monastery, Tibet House, Organized by Tibet House, New Delhi-110001, May 31, 1996. 26. A series three lectures in a workshop on Conservation and Development of Traditional Languages, for Bhoti Teachers Training Programme at HIPA Shimla, organized by Pragya and Directorate of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, August 06, 2004. 27. A series two lectures on Evolution of Buddhist Cultural Heritage of the Himalayan Regionand Its Significance, in‘A Special Course on Buddhism’organized by the Tibet House, NewDelhi-110001, March, 12 – 13, 2004.

Refresher Course

1. Preserving Tibetan Religion, Culture History and Custom in 7 days Certificate Programme on International Relations for the officers of Central Tibetan Administration, Org. by the Jindal Institute of Leadership, Development and executive education (JILDEE), O.P. Jindal Gobal University, Sonepat (Haryana), On July 08, 2018

2. Tibbati Baudha Sahityako Sanskrit ki den, in the UGC sponsored refresher course in ‘Jainology &Prakrit, , Sanskrit and Rajstani’ organized by the Department of Jainology &Prakrit at M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur. (Rajasthan), May 8-28, 2002. 3. The Myth of Gender equality in early Buddhism, in the Refresher course on ‘Women’s Studies’ (WS-5) at Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE) University of Delhi, February 14-16, 2002. 4. Workshop on Uniform Civil Code, at ISSI, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, organized by the Indian Social Institute and International Jurist Organization –Asia (Delhi Chapter) October 21, 1995.

Paper read at Seminar/Conference/ Attended

1. Keynote Speaker on “ बौद्धन्यायपरम्पराया: कवकवधायामा: ” ,A National Conference organized by the Rastriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Lucknow, March 3rd - 4th , 2017.

2. Participated in Comparative Religion: Retrospect and Prospect, A National Seminar www.du.ac.in Page 11

organized by the Centre for the Study of Comparative Religions and Civilization , Jamia Millia Islamia University , February 1 -2 ,2012.

3. Presented a paper titled “ Kamalashila And His Bhavanakrama: A Nalanda Legacy that Transformed Legacy Tibet” A National Seminar on “ The Buddhist Heritage of Magadha”, organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University) Febraury 12th - 14th ,2012.

4. Introspection on Buddhist Tradition, An International conference organized by Guatam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar,UP,September 7th -9th ,2012.

5. The Tabo and Borobodur Complex: A Buddhist Cultural Legacy of South Asia, An International Conference on Buddhist Linkages in South and South-East Asia : Perspective and Prospects, Organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies,Conference Centre ,University of Delhi, October 7th -9th, 2011.

6. Delivered a Memorial Lecture on “Pujyashree Kumar Bhai and His Intenational Decency Movement” at Udayagiri Asharam, Post-Chandia, Jajpur,Odhisa,India, January 03,2011.

7. Towards Knowledge, Development and Peace- Outlining Road maps for Future, An International conference organized by the Instiute of Objective Studies at Indian Islamic Cultural Centre , New Delhi, April 15th -17th ,2011

8. Being alive to responsible citizenship: J. Krishnamurti and the Challenge for education, a National seminar organized by Department of Sociology, University of Delhi, at Academic Council Hall, Vice Regal Lodge (VC building), February 5-6, 2010

9. The concept of Sunyata according to the Madhyamika tradition of Buddhism, in the National Workshop on Integrating mathematical science and spirituality, organized by Faculty of Management Studies at Conference Centre, University of Delhi, December 21-23, 2009.

10. Presented a paper entitled “ The Graded Path (Lamrim) and Emergence of Buddhist Religious Traditions in Tibet”, A National Seminar on “ Origin and Development of www.du.ac.in Page 12

Buddhist Sects: Their Culural Identity and Cross Cultural Perspective” organized by Department of Buddhist Studies, Univesity of Delhi on Febraury, 6th -7th ,2009.

11. Exploring Tibet’s History and Cultural, An International Conference jointly organized by University of Delhi and CTUS Varnasi at University of Delhi, Council Hall,November 19th – 21th ,2009.

12. The Shilpa Vidya and Development of Kashmiri Art, a National seminar on“Panchamahavidya (Five Branches of Buddhist Sciences)” organized by Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Choglamsar, Leh, Ladakh, June 15-17, 2009.

13. Deities in Buddhism, an International Seminar on“Legacy of Compassion” organized by The Indic Vision of Philosophy and Art, Nehru Centre, London, UK, May 5-7, 2009.

14. Baudh Dharam Mein Varnit Baudh Sangitiyon Ka Mahatva, in a seminar on‘Baudh Sangiti’organized by the Directorate of Language and Culture, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, March 24, 2009.

15. Participated the international panel discussion on What the Panditas and Yogis Brought to Tibet, comprised of renowned scholars;Gene E. Smith, Former Director of American Library of Congress, Stephen Goodman of CIIS, John Dunne of Emory University and Jake Dalton of University of California, Berkeley hosted by The Khyentse Foundation and Siddhartha’s Intent India at IIC Annexe, New Delhi, March 13, 2009.

16. Presented paper on Life and Work of Nagarjuna on the basis of Tibetan Sources, in a National Seminar on the theme “21st Century India and Challenges of Terrorism” organized by Respect India, Delhi at Conference Centre, North Campus, University of Delhi, March 7, 2009.

17. Attended a special Lecture by Dorji Damdul, religious Translator of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the topic“Ontological nature of the reality and its relevance to the Buddha Nature” conducted by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, March 5, 2009.

18. Attended a special Lecture by Geshe Dorji Damdul, religious Translator of His Holiness www.du.ac.in Page 13

the Dalai Lama on the topic ‘Introduction to the four classifications of Tantra in Tibetan Buddhism’, conducted by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, March 3, 2009. 19. Nagarjuna: His Life and Works according to Tibetan Sources, in a seminar on“Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh” organized by University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh and World Buddhist Culture Trust, Tibet House, New Delhi, February 19-20, 2009. 20. Attended an International Seminar on Hind Swaraj: 100 Years and after, organized by Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi, February 11-13, 2009. 21. The Graded Path (Lamarim) and Emergence of Buddhist Religious traditions in Tibet, in the National Conference on ‘Origin and Development of Buddhist Sects: Their Cultural Identity and Cross Cultural Perspectives’ organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, February 6-7, 2009. 22. Particpated in “भारि और भोट देश मे धाकमिि एवं सांस्कृकिि सम्बन्धो मे आचायि पद्मसम्भव िा ऐकिहाकसि योगदान” organized by गु셁 पद्मसम्भव क ञडमापा बौद्ध सौजन्य से , कदनाि १२-१२ फरवरी,२००८ . 23. Presented paper at the International Conference on the “ Buddhist and Buddhist Culture “organized by Buddhist Heritage Tibet House. at Osmania University, Hyderabad. March, 2007 24. Kharkhoto at St. Petersburg, Soviet and Russia, in an International Conference on Tuan Huang Project organized by IGNAC. 25. Buddhist Perspective of Human Understanding, in a three day International Conference on Towards Human Understanding Through Dialogue, organized by the Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, India, on October 24, 2008 26. Participated in an International Seminar and Exhibition on the topic ‘History of the Cultural Asian Collections in Institutions Worldwide’, organized by IGNCA in collaboration with The International Dunhuang Project, British Library, London (UK) and Ford Foundation held at the Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi, March 17, 2008 27. Participated in a One Day Seminar cum Panel Discussion on the topic ‘Making of India as a Nation: An Inter-Language Dialogue’, organized by Department of Chinese and

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Tibetan Language, Punjab University, Chandigarh (Punjab), March 20, 2008. 28. Presented a paper titled “ On Religion Council of Tholing Monastery (1076 CE)” A International Seminar on “ Sangiti-s (): Perspective and Prospects” organized by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi on February 8th -10th ,2008. 29. Participated in an International seminar on ‘Art of Central Asia and the Indian Sub- Continent in Cross-Cultural Perspective (1st Century AD to 14th Century AD)’, organized by Punjab University, Chandigarh (Punjab), March, 12-16, 2007.

30. Tibetan Influence on the Tangut Buddhist Art and Religion, in a symposium on the theme ‘Chinese and Tibetan Influence on Tangut Art and Religion, with Particular Reference to Esoteric Buddhism’ organized under the Ford Foundation and St. Petersburg Branch of the Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, April 25-27, 2007 31. Place of Sanskrit in the Evolution of Tibetan Buddhist Literature, in a seminar on First Chandigarh Language and Literature Congress, organized by Faculty of Language, Punjab University, Chandigarh, November 2-3, 2007. 32. Towards Human Understanding through Dialogue, participated an International Conference organized by the Institute of Objective Studies at Indian Islamic Cultural Centre , New Delhi, October 24th -26th ,2006. 33. The Development of Buddhism under Mahayana and Its Spread outside India, National Conference on “ The Srmanic Tradition among Indian Religion: ” at committee room, Nehru Guest House, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, March 9, 2006. 34. The Tabo Monastic Complex: A Living Testimony of Indo-Tibetan Culture in Western Himalayas, in an International Seminar on ‘Buddhism for Twenty-first Century: An International Perspective’ organized by Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Choglamsar, Leh(Ladakh), August 25-29, 2004 35. Nagarjuna on the , in a National Seminar on ‘Dhammacakkapavattanasutta and Its Various Dimensions’ organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi. February 18-19, 2004 www.du.ac.in Page 15

36. Participated in the ‘International Conclave on Buddhism and Spiritual Tourism’, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organized by Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, February 17-19, 2004 37. Participated in the ‘Preparatory National Workshop for Celebration of 2550thBuddha Jayanti in the year 2006’,at Gandhi Smriti and Dharshan, New Delhi organized by the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association, Delhi and World Buddhist Cultural Federation, New Delhi, February 09-11, 2004 38. Participated in a National Seminar on ‘Scope of Sowa Rigpa (science of healing) Medical System and Medicinal Plants in the Himalayan Region’, organized by the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association, Delhi and World Buddhist Cultural Federation, New Delhi, February 06-08, 2004 39. Participated in the ‘Global Convention on Peace and Non-Violence’, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organized by Gandhi Smriti Dharshan and Samiti, New Delhi, January 31st and February 1st, 2004. 40. Guru Padmasambhava and his Contributions to the Himalayan Regions, in the festival of India in on the theme ‘Interface of Buddhism and Environment at Thimphu organized by the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Ministry of Environment and Culture, Government of India and the Department of Culture, Ministry of Home Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu, November 24-25, 2003 41. Participated in the conference of ‘All India Tibet Support Group’, at Agarsen Bhawan, Chandigarh, organized by Himalayan Parivar, organizing committee of the Himalayan Year 2002-2003, July 05-07, 2003 42. Lochen Rinchen Zangpo and his Temple at Kanam, in a National Seminar on‘Sources of the History on Sub-Himalayan Regions of Himachal and Ladakh’ organized by Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh (Ladakh). June 26-28, 2003 43. Participated in the conference ‘The First Himalayan Cultural Parliament’, at Chandiwala Estate, Kalkaji, New Delhi, organized by Himalayan Parivar, organizing committee of the Himalayan Year 2002-2003, April 19-20, 2003 44. Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Education and Tribal Development; Himalayan Culture,Continuity and Change’,IIC, New Delhi, organized by the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association, Delhi, April 04-07, 2003 www.du.ac.in Page 16

45. The Bhoti Language and its Relation with the Buddhist Himalaya, in the National Conference on ‘Education and Tribal Development, Himalayan Culture, Continuity and Change and Changing Phases of Tribal Development’ at IIC, New Delhi organized by the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association, Delhi. April 4-7, 2003 46. The Mythical Kinner as Enshrined in the Jatakas, in the National Seminar on ‘Evolution of Indian Culture as Depicted in the Jatakas’ organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda(Bihar), March 23-25, 2003 47. Participated in the Launching Convention of ‘Peoples Integration Council’, at Parliament Annexe, New Delhi, organized by working Group and Co-Convener of Peoples Integration Council, Delhi-110006, February 01-02, 2003 48. Participated in the International Seminar on ‘ and the Silk Route’, at IGNCA New Delhi, organized by IGNCA, New Delhi, KD Somayya, Mumbai and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda (Bihaar), January 17-19, 2003 49. Participated in International seminar on ‘Universal Co-Existence in Nuclear free World’, at Chinmaya Mission, New Delhi, organized by Rinchen Zangpo Endowment Society, Delhi, November, 29-30, 2002 50. Attended ‘Discourse on Three Perceptions’, By HH SakyaTrizin, Buddha Jayanti Park, New Delhi, organized by the Tibet House, New Delhi, October 02, 2002 51. Participated in a One-day seminar on ‘Compassionate Economy’, IIC, New Delhi, organized by IIC and Tibet House, New Delhi-110001, September 27, 2002 52. The Significance of Bhoti Language in the Himalayan Region, in the National conference on the ‘Himalayee shetra: Ekta ke sutra’ organized by: Bharat-Tibet Sahyog Manch (Himachal.Pradesh.Branch) and Himalaya Varsha Ayojana Samiti (Himalayan Parivar) at Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla. September 18-20.2002 53. Alexander Csoma de Koros and his Contribution towards Tibetan Buddhist Literature, in the First International seminar on ‘Buddhism and Literature’ organized by: Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda (Bihar). February 14-16, 2002 54. Participated in a One-day seminar on ‘ Imbroglio: a Quest for an EquitableResolution’, at IIC Annexe, organized by Association People of Asia, Delhi and IIC, New Delhi. September 14, 2002 55. Participated International Seminar on ‘Exchange of Buddhism between India and www.du.ac.in Page 17

Korea’, at Darshan Bhawan, New Delhi, organized by ICRR New Delhi-110001, December 17-19, 2001 56. The Buddhist Legacy of the Western Himalaya during 11-12 century AD, in the National conference on ‘Yug Yugeen Himalaya aur Vartman Chunautiyan’ organized by: Baba Balaknath Mahavidyalaya, Cakmoh, Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), October 31- November 2.2001. 57. Participated in a symposium on ‘Active Peace’, By Tai Situ Rinpoche at Sherabling Monastery, Baijnath (Himachal Pradesh) organized by Sherabling Monastery, October 25-29, 2001 58. The Saffronisation and Marketization of Education, in the National Convention on the crisis in education, at ISSI, New Delhi, organized by the Indian Social Science Institute, New Delhi, March 22-23, 2001. 59. Participated in the “ Meet China in 2000” Quiz Contest organized by Embassy of People’s Republic of China ,1999. 60. Participated in the “Cause of the Indigenous People” organized by All India Tribal Students’ Association of , University of Delhi, 1998. 61. Attended Seminar entitled “ An Introduction to the Study of Esoteric Buddhism” and “Buddhism Thought in Tibet “ organized by Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, The University of Chicago,Poster Hall,1130 East 59th Street, Chicago,June 5,1997. 62. The Iconography of the Vajradhatu Virocana at Tabo, in a National seminar on‘Tabo Monastery’ organized by the Department of Language and Culture, Himachal Government at Himachal Bhawan, New Delhi. March 30-31, 1996. 63. The and Ecological Responsibility, in the XXIV International Buddhist conference on ‘Buddhism and Bioethics’ organized by Indossan Nipponji, Bodha Gaya. (Bihar), December 8-9, 2001

64. Participated as an observer in the International Seminar on ‘The Muse and the Minorities’, at IIC, New Delhi, organized by IIC, SahityaAcademi, Delhi ParsiAnjuman, KonradAdenaur Foundation, Delhi, September 20-23,1996. 65. A Critical Note on the Biographies of the Lochen Richen Zangpo, in an International www.du.ac.in Page 18

Seminar on ‘Rinchen Zangpo and his Works’ organized by: Karuna Foundation, New Delhi, collaboration with the Tabo Monastery, Tabo, Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), June 28 - July 3.1996. 66. The Early Buddhist Literary Activities and Development of Buddhist in Tibet, in an International Buddhist Conference on ‘Buddhism and Humanism’ Organised by Indossan Nipponji, , (Bihar). December 8-10, 1995 67. Participated in One-day seminar on ‘Indo-Tibetan Buddhism’, at IIC,New Delhi, Organized by IIC, Italian Cultural Centre and Tibet House to commemorate birth centenary of Prof. Giuseppe Tucci (1894-1994), September 13, 1994 68. Participated in the International conference on ‘Ecological Responsibility: A Dialogue with Buddhism’, at IIC, New Delhi-110001. Organized by Tibet House, New Delhi. 110001, October 2-4, 1993 69. The Art of Painting: A combination of all Sciences, in All India Conference on ‘Five Major Learning in the Himalaya’ at Tsuglagkhang Mahavihara, Dharamsala. (Himachal Pradesh) organized by the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Choglamsar, Leh, Ladakh. October 24-28, 1990 70. Origin and Development of Buddhist Sects in Tibet, in International Buddhist conference on ‘World Buddhist Sects: A Study in Unity and Diversity’, organized by: Indossan Nipponji, Baudha Gaya. (Bihar), December 8-10, 1988 71. Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo: an Apostle of Buddhist Harmony, in international Buddhist conference on ‘Buddhism and Social Harmony’ organized by: Indossan Nipponji, Bodha Gaya, (Bihar). December 8-10, 1986 72. On Dating Tabo Inscription, in All India seminar on ‘North-Western Himalayan Art and Culture’ organized by Baudha Darhsan Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Keylong, Lahul and Spiti,(Himachal Pradesh) Seminar held at Manali, September 20-24, 1988 73. Csoma Korosi: Kinneriyon ke desh mein, in All India seminar on ‘Cultural Heritage of North-Western Himalayan Border Area’ organized by Choskhor Ling Baudha Seva Sangha, Barelingi, Rekong Peo, Kinnaur. (Himachal Pradesh), June 28, 1987 to July 1st 1987. 74. Lochen Rinchen Zangpo aur unka baudha Sanskrit ke prati yogdon, in All India seminar on ‘Preservation and Conservation of Art and Culture of Lahul’, organized by www.du.ac.in Page 19

Baudha Darshan Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Keylong, Lahul and Spiti.(Himachal Pradesh), July 19-23,1986 75. Cultural Heritage of Kinnaur: Family Life and Learning, in an International seminar organized 76. The Assembly of World Religion organized by IRQ USA, Mcafee, New Jersey, USA, Novermber 15th -21th ,1985.

Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last three years) 1. Paper presented on entitled “ Buddhist Education: Path leading to the Awakening” at the National Conference on Buddhist Education in CICHS, Dahung, Arunachal Pradesh on 19th -21th March,2018.

2. Keynote Speaker of a National Conference on” आकदवासी साकहत्य ,संस्कृकि और िला : चुनौकियॉ एवं संभावनाऍ “ jointly organized by Department of Delhi University and Indra Gandhi National Arts Centre (IGNAC) New Delhi in Seminar room no-22 Arts Faculty, Delhi University on April 12th -13th ,2018. 3. Organizer of International seminar on “: Continuity and Change “in the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, March 26-27, 2018. 4. Presented paper on “ Negi Rinpoche and the Importance of Bodhi Mind” A National Seminar organized by the Bauddh Vidya Sangrakshan Sabha , Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, 4th -5th September,2017. 5. Keynote Speaker in the National Conference on entitled “ Dr. B.R Ambedkar’s Vision of India” organized by Zakir Hussain Delhi College (Evening) on 21th and 22nd March,2017. 6. Participated in an Intensive course on “ Indian Arts, History and Appreciation” organized by Historian Benoy K Behl at Indian Habitat Centre (IHC) on 16th -17th December,2017. 7. Chaired as Commentator in the 3rd National and 1st International Conference 2016 on Theme “Integration of Buddhism with research to develop as sustainable society” at Mahachulalongkornrrajavidyalaya University, Khon Kaen Campus, Thailand on Monday 28th March, 2016. 8. Delivered a lecture on “Buddhism: Its beginning and continuity” on International Celebration of 2560th Buddha Jayanti and International Conference on the , Nepal: the Birth Place of Lord Buddha and the Fountain of Buddhism and World Peace on May 18-21, 2016 in Kathmandu, Nepal. 9. Presented paper on “The Contribution of Indian Buddhist Master in Origin and www.du.ac.in Page 20

Development of Buddhism in Tibet”, at Lumbini Buddhist University Nepal on 24 December, 2015 10. “The Madhyamika Buddhist School of Philosophy” for ICPR sponsored five day workshop on “Critical Reflections on the Ancient Indian Schools of Philosophy in the context of Current Education System” on 19th February, 2016 11. Keynote address on “ The Buddha and His Contribution” on Buddha Purnima, commemorating the Buddha’s birth, and Mahapurnima in the P.G. Mens’s Hostel, University of Delhi on 17.05.2016 12. Delivered lecture on “Emptiness and Relativity” based on “Lecture series on Buddhism and Contemporary Society” organized by IGNCA on 4th March, 2016. 13. Delivered a Lecture on “Buddhism and Islam” based on “Lecture series on Buddhism and Contemporary Society” organized by IGNCA on 26th February, 2016. 14. Keynote address on “Gandhi Ji on Women Empowerment” at Marty’s Day programmes organized by Gandhi Bhawan of Delhi University on 29 January, 2016 15. Keynote address on “Buddhism in Tibet: Continuity and Change”, Special Lecture Series organized by School of Language at Central University of Jharkhand on October14, 2015

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration) 1. Principal Investigator, E.PG Pathshala (Buddhist Studies), UGC sponsored Program (UGC). 2. Coordinator, Centre For Advance Studies( CAS) Buddhist Studies UGC sponsored project. Awards and Distinctions 1. महामानव गौिम बुद्ध सम्मान -2018 from Siddharth International (A Group of Educational Institutional) Delhi/NCR on 09.04.2018 on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. 2. किरिन सम्मान-2005, from समता बुद्ध हििार प्रबन्धक संघ, पहिमपुरी, नई हदल्ली-६३.

Association with Professional Bodies • Provost, Mansarovar Hostel, University of Delhi since, March, 2013 onwards.

• Warden , Re-appointed of Mansarovar Hostel. University of Delhi for two years w.e.f 10.05.2013 with ref.No.CS-I/(115)/MNH/2013/109 Dated on12.06.2013.

• Warden, Mansarovar Hostel, University of Delhi since May, 2007-2011. With ref. No. CB-I/M.H./2009/165/2904.

• Senior Representative, United Religions Initiative (India). A global network of initiative,, North Zone CC

• General Secretary, All India Harijan Sevak Sangh, Kingsway Camp, Delhi. www.du.ac.in Page 21

• Zonal Coordinator, United Religions Initiative(India), A global network of initiative,, North Zone CC

• University Court Member, University of Delhi.

• Member, Managing Committee, Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi. With ref. No. Estab.II(i)2008/618, Dated on 4TH September,2008 onwards..

• Resident Tutor, PG Men’s Hostel, University of Delhi (2000-2001) with ref. No.CB.I/2000/138.

• Member, Working Committee Himachal Kala Sanskriti Evam Bhasha Academy, Himachal Pradesh from 3rd November 2008 onwards. With ref. No. N.C-SEC 1/16/08- 3431.

• University Observer, SC/ST & OBC Selection Committee, University of Delhi.

• Member, Managing Committee, Ambedkar Ganguly Students House, University of Delhi with letter No.CB.I/Hostel/2011/221/32516 dated 14.10.2011 for two year w.e.f 23.10.2011, 23.10.2013 onwards.

• Life Member, Tibet House, New Delhi.

• Life Member, Indian Society for Buddhist Studies

• Member, Indo-Tibetan Art and Culture Study Group, Tibet House, New Delhi- 110001

• Member, Indian Federation for the World Co-operation and Culture Relations; Maheshwari Apartments, Sector-14, Rohini, Delhi- 1100085

• Member, The Kinnaur Mahabodhi Society; Rekong Peo, Kinnaur (HP)

• Member, The Buddha Tri Ratna Mission, Delhi-110007

• Member, Akhil Bhartiya Rachnatmaka Samaj, New Delhi-110001

• Secretary, Harijan Sewak Sangh, Kingway Camp, Delhi-110007

• Manager, Bapa Ashram Primary School, Kingsway Camp, Delhi-110007

• Member, Tibet Study Group, NEB Valley, Sainik Farm, New Delhi-110068

• Member Core and Executive Committee, Sowa Rigpa Medicine Preservation and

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Development Society, Ladakh Baudha Vihar Bela Road Delhi-110054

• Member, All India Tibet Support Group, New Delhi

Other Activities 1. Secretary, All India Harijan Sewak Sangh, Delhi.

• Senior representative and Regional Coordinator in United Religion of Initiative (URI) A global network of initiative,, North Zone CC

2. Working for Promotion and Preservation of Buddhist Arts and Cultural in Himalayan Region.

3. Working for Tibet support with Bharat Maitriya Sangh and Tibet Sahyog Manch as Tibet Support group for cause of Tibet in India.

Date : 14/08/2018

Place : Delhi Signature of Faculty Member

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