BUDDHIST STUDIES CENTER
SANT GADGE BABA AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY, AMRAVATI-444 602 MS INDIA
CENTER PROFILE
Center name Buddhist Studies Center Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati-444 602, MS India
About center
Buddhist Studies Center was established in the University campus under scheme of “Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India” of University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi during XIth plan period (2009-2010 to 2011-2012) in the year 2010 to disseminate thoughts of Lord Gautam Buddha (acknowledged world’s first scientist) to the community by arranging lectures, seminars, workshops and simpatico programs. The center was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat (Chairman, ICSSR, New Delhi and Ex-Chairman, UGC, New Delhi) on December 31, 2011. Presently, center is being run by University by making a financial provision from University General Fund.
The aim of center is to promote understanding of the importance of Buddhist insights across a wide disciples and to work in association with other centers (on and off campus) to apply Buddha’s scientific approaches to contemporary issues to lay a platform for progress and harmony in peaceful environment.
Objectives
To inculcate Buddha’s scientific and secular values among peoples. To spread Buddha’s teaching to achieve environment full of friendliness, equality and peace. To make aware people about the Four Noble truths-
1. The Noble Truth of Dukkha - stress, unsatisfactoriness, suffering; 2. The Noble Truth of the causal arising of Dukkha, which is grasping, clinging and wanting; 3. The Noble Truth of Nirvana, The ending of Dukkha. Awakening, Enlightenment. "Mind like fire unbound"; 4. The Noble Truth of the Path leading to Nirvana or Awakening.
The Noble Eightfold Path-
1. Right Belief (in the Truth) 2. Right Intent (to do good rather than evil) 3. Right Speech (avoidance of untruth, slander and swearing)
4. Right Behaviour (avoid blameworthy behaviours) 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effort (towards the good) 7. Right Contemplation (of the Truth) 8. Right Concentration (will result from following the Noble Eightfold Path)
The Five Precepts-
1. Abstaining from killing living beings; 2. Abstaining from taking that which not given; 3. Abstaining from sexual misconduct; 4. Abstaining from false speech; 5. Abstaining from distilled substances that confuse the mind. (Alcohol and Drugs)
Coordinator Dr. Gajanan G. Muley Associate Professor and Head Department of Physics Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: +91-721-2662279,49 Ext-269
From April 01, 2015 to till date
Co-coordinator Prof. Vinod K. Nagale Department of Zoology Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati Email: [email protected]
From July 11, 2012 to till date
Grants received Under scheme of “Epoch Making Social Thinkers of India” of University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi during XIth plan period (2009-2010 to 2011-2012)
Grant Sanctioned: Rs. 10,50,000.00 Grant Received: Rs.7,50,037.00 (UGC Grant Rs. 675000.00 + Interest Rs. 75037.00) Grant Utilized: Rs. 5,01,334.00
Facilities available 1. In addition to main library, Center has its own library. (List of books: Annexure-I) 2. Audio visual aids 3. Photo gallery depicting main events related to Lord Buddha’s life. (Appendix-II )
Ex-Coordinators Prof. Premanand S. Tidke Assistant Professor Department of Geology Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati
January 15, 2011 to July 11, 2012
Dr. Kishor U. Raut Professor Department of Sociology Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati
July 12, 2012 to March 31, 2015
Events 2020-2021
1. Buddh Purnima Celebration Program. On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, an online lecture of Dr. Santosh Raut, Hyderabad on topic Buddha Jayanti : The Light of Liberation in the Past, Present and Future on May 26, 2021 was arranged. (Details: Annexure-III)
2. Buddh Purnima Celebration Program. Painting competition (for children above 7-15 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 26, 2021 (Details: Annexure-IV)
3. Series of invited lectures was organized on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversaries of Krantisury Jyotiba Fule and Bharatratn Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar during April 11-14, 2021 in collaboration of Dr. Ambedkar Studies Center and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Thoughts Department. (Details: Annexure-V)
2019-2020
1. Workshop on Brahmi Lipi was organized on 29/09/2019. (Details: Annexure-VI)
2. One day Meditation workshop “Vipssana Shibir” 02/02/2020. (Details: Annexure-VII)
3. Buddh Purnima Celebration Program. Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children above 7 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 18, 2019 (Details: Annexure-VIII)
2018-2019
1. Interactive session on topic Buddhist Phillosophy was arranged on 24/02/2019. Dr. R. L. Parvatkar-Wankhade , Associate Professor, Department of Pali, Takshshila College, Amravati has guided on the occasion. (Details: Annexure- IX)
2. Elocution Competition in collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar Studies Center and Dr. Ambedkar Thoughts Department, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University was organized on 19/03/2019. (Details: Annexure-X)
3. Invited lecture of Dr Madhukar Kasare was arranged on topic “आंबेडकरांच्या दृ�ीकोनातून तथाग” on 06/12/2018. (Details: Annexure-XI)
4. Invited lecture of Dr Surendra Mandawdhare was arranged on topic “ओळख गौतम बु�ाची” on 30/11/2018 at Naraynrao Rana College, Badnera, Amravati. (Details: Annexure-XII)
5. Buddh Purnima Celebration Program. Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children above 7 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. April 30, 2018 (Details: Annexure-XIII)
2017-2018
1. 2nd National Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy-Today’s need” NCBP-2018 on February 2-3, 2018 (Details: Annexure-XIV)
2. Buddh Purnima Celebration Program. Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children above 7 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 10, 2017 (Details: Annexure-XV) 2016-2017
1. Invited lecture of Dr. Anil Shingare on “बुद्धांचे तत्व�ान आ� स्त” on the occasion of birth anniversary of Savitribai Fule. January 04, 2017 (Details: Annexure-XVI)
2. Invited lecture of Dr. Pradeep N. Aglawe on “Need of Buddha’s thoughts in Modern Age”. August 13, 2016 (Details: Annexure-XVII)
3. Buddha Purnima Program May 21, 2016
2015-2016
1. National Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy-Today’s need” NCBP-2016 on March 12, 2016 (Details: Annexure-XVIII)
2. Invited lecture by Ven. Bhante Anand on “Buddha’s Scientific Thoughts. November 05, 2015 (Details: Annexure-XIX
3. Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children 7-10 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 04, 2015 (Details: Annexure-XX
2014-2015
1. Invited talk by Mr. Gunvant Devpare on “Manvi Vikasat Bhagvan Buddhanchya Tatvdnyanache Mahatva”. September 16, 2014 (Details: Annexure-XXI)
2. Program to celebrate Buddha Purnima. May 14, 2014 (Details: Annexure-XXII)
2013-2014
1. Program to celebrate Buddha Purnima May 25, 2013 (Details: Annexure-XXIII)
2012-2013
1. One day State Level Symposium on Separate Vidarbha State organized jointly with Research and Development Institution and Vidarbha Samajshastra Parishad. February 02, 2013 (Details: Annexure-XXIV)
2. Invited lecture by Dr. W. N. Gade (Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Pune University) on “Vartaman Shikshnanmadhe
Buddhist Abhyasache Mahtva”. December 29, 2012 (Details: Annexure-XXV)
2011-2012
1. Two days workshop on “Personality Development and Concentration”. March 21-22, 2012
Invited lecture by Prof. Rajshri Meghankar on “Abhyasat Ekagrateche Mahtva”. March 21, 2012 Invited lecture by Dhammachari Chandravir on “Ekagrata va Manachi Suddhata” March 21, 2012 Invited lecture by Dhamma Aminayuth on “Mettabhavana Mahiti aani Sarav” March22, 2012 Invited lecture by Dhammachari Nagbhadra on “Buddha Dhammatil Vyaktiche Gun va Vyaktimatva Vikas” March 22, 2012 Invited lecture by Dhammachari Nagsambhav on “Jivan Jagnyachi Kala va Vyaktimatva Vikas” March 22, 2012 Invited lecture by Dhammachari Nagbhadra on “Shanti Anubhuti aani Dhammpalan Gatha” March 22, 2012 (Details: Annexure-XXVI)
2. Invited lecture by Ven. Bhante Yogavchara Rahula on “Prospect of Buddhism in Modern India”. February 04, 2012 (Details: Annexure-XXVII)
3. Invited lecture by Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat on “Samkalin Bhartat Buddha Dhammachi Multatve aani Samrpakta”. December 31, 2011 (Details: Annexure-XXIII)
4. Invited lecture series: Dr. A. H. Salunke on “Tathagat Buddhanchi Dyan prakriyesandarbhat bhumika”. December 13, 2011 Dr. Avinash Dolas on “Dr. Babasaheb yanna abhipret aslela Buddha Dhamma”. December 14, 2015 (Details: Annexure-XXIX)
5. Invited lecture by Dr. B. M. Ganvir on “Siddharth Gautam Buddha: Ek vichardhara”. November 16, 2011 (Details: Annexure-XXX)
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Report On painting competition on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima May 26, 2021.
Painting competition for children in age group of 7 to 15 years arranged on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima May 26, 2021. Paintings on “Important events in Buddhas life” were called online and 111 participants were participated. First prize was won by Master Neev Nandeshwar, second by Miss Dipali Padmakar Gajbhiye and third by Miss Gargee Ganesh Meshram.
Report On online invited lecture organized on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima May 26, 2021 of Dr. Santosh Raut, Hyderbad on topic Buddha Jayanti: The Light of Liberation in the Past, Present and Future.
Online invited lecture of Dr. Santosh Raut, Hyderbad on topic Buddha Jayanti: The Light of Liberation in the Past, Present and Future was organized on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima May 26, 2021. The program was chaired by Hon’ble Pro-Vice- Chancellor Dr. Rajesh Jaipurkar. Introduction of program and speaker was given by Dr. Gajanan Muley, Coordinator, vote of thanks was given by Co-coordinator Mr. Vinod Nagale and program was conducted by Dr. Vaishali Dhanvijay. This invited lecture was wired simultaneously on zoom and YouTube. Around 100 participants were present and after talk many have see YouTube video.
Report On online invited lecture series organized on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversaries of Krantisurya Jyotiba Fule and Bharatratn Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar during April 11-14, 2021.
Online invited lecture series was organized on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversaries of Krantisurya Jyotiba Fule and Bharatratn Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar during April 11-14, 2021. This series of invited lectures was wired simultaneously on zoom and YouTube. Around 70 participants were present every day and after talk many have see YouTube video. Program schedule was given below:
Date and time Chairman Speaker Topic April 11, 2021 at Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar, Dr. Prashant Bobade, महात्म फु ल �च े 5.00pm Hon’ble Vice-chancellor Taloda, Nandurbar सत्यशोध तत्वज् April 12, 2021 at Dr. Tushar Deshmukh, Dr. Praksh Kharat, बु� फु ल े आंबेडकर 5.00pm Registrar Nagpur वैचा�रक संस्क ृत April 13, 2021 at Dr. Anil Naik, Head, Dr. Deepak बाबासाहेबांचा 5.00pm Chemical Technology Wankhade, �ीिवषयक द�ृ ीकोन Department Amravati April 14, 2021 at Dr. Rajesh Jaipurkar, Shiva Ingole, धमा�तरानंतरचा 5.00pm Hon’ble Pro-Vice-Chancellor Mumbai अवकाश
Report on one day Vipassna Shibir organised on February 02, 2020.
On February 02, 2020, one day vipssana Shibir was organised in the guidance and supervision of Mr. Anil Hirekhan and Mr. Someshwar Telmore. Around 30 participants have taken advantage of this shibir.
Report on one day workshop on “Brahmi Lipi” organised on September 29, 2019 in collaboration of Yuva Manch, Amravati
On September 29, 2019 a one day workshop on “Brahmi Lipi” was organised in collaboration of Yuva Manch, Amravati. Hon’ble Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajesh Jaipurkar chaired inaugural session and inaugurated the workshop. Mr. Pravin Chavhan, Chief Conservator of Forests, Amravati was a chief guest for inaugural function. Mr. Sureshkumar Ingole, Rtd. Dy. Commissioner, Pune, Mr. Chandrashekhar Khandare, Finance & Account Officer, Z.P. Yavatmal, and Mr. Vijay Salve, Dy. Commissioner, Social Welfare Dept., Amravati have graced the function as guest. Mr. Atul Bhosekar and Ms. Maitreyi Bhosekar were main speaker and they guided participants on topics Buddhist culture/बौ� संस्कृत and Brahmilipi/�ाि�लीपी. They had given training on Brahmilipi/�ाि�लीपी.
Report on Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children 7-10 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 18, 2019
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 18, 2019, a colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and painting competition (for children 7-10 years) were arranged to motivate children to learn and know about Lord Buddha.
The inauguration function was held under the chair of Dr. Rajesh Jaipurkar, Honorable Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati and in the presence of Dr. Dinkar Raut (Registrar) and Dr. Ravindra Mundre (Senate Member). Around 90 children and people were present. The function was started with Buddha Vandana and introductory remarks by Dr. Gajanan Muley (Coordinator, BSC) followed by speech by Chairperson Dr. Rajesh Jaipurkar, (Honorable Pro-Vice-Chancellor). Prof. Vinod Nagale concluded the function with vote of thanks. Dr. Vaishali Dhanvijay has anchored the program.
Report on Elocution Competition organised on March 19, 2019.
On March 19, 2019 an Elocution Competition was organised in collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar Studies Center and Dr. Ambedkar Thoughts Department, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University. The topics of Elocution Competition were 1. सध्यािस्थतीत बु� िवचारांच महत्, 2. भारतीय घटनेवर बु� तत्वज्ञानाचा � and 3. बुध धम्माच्या �सारामध्ये. आंबेडकरांचे योगदान. 19 participants have taken part in competition.
Report on an interactive session organised on February 24, 2019.
An interactive session was organised on February 24, 2019 for students, teachers and general public. In this session, Dr. R. L. Parwatkar-Wankhade, Associate Professor, Pali Department, Takshashila College, Amravati was presented and guided participants. She talked on Buddhist Philosophy. Dr. Kishor Raut was present as a chairperson of program. Mr. Pawan Tayade has conducted whole program. 36 participants have attended session.
Report On invited lecture of Dr. Madhukar Kasare on “आंबेडकरांच्या दृ�ीकोनातून तथाग” organized on December 06, 2018.
Invited lecture of Dr. Madhukar Kasare, Wardha on “आंबेडकरांच्या दृष्ट�कोनातून तथ ” organized on December 06, 2018. The program was chaired by Hon’ble Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajesh Jaipurkar. Introduction of program and speaker was given by Dr. Gajanan Muley, Coordinator, vote of thanks was given by Co-coordinator Mr. Vinod Nagale and program was conducted by Mr. Pawan Tayade. Around 130 participants were present.
Report On invited lecture of Dr. Surendra Mandavdhare on “ओळख गौतम बु�ाची ” organized on November 03, 2018.
Invited lecture of Dr. Surendra Mandavdhare, Amravati on “ओळख गौतम बु�ाची ” organized on November 03, 2018 at N. Rana College, Badnera. The program was chaired by Dr Gopal Vairale, Principal, N. Rana College, Badnera. Introduction of center was given by Dr. Gajanan Muley, Coordinator. Introduction of guest and program was given by Dr. Santosh Bansod. Around 100 participants were present.
Report on Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children 7-10 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. April 30, 2018
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima on April 30, 2018, a colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and painting competition (for children 7-10 years) were arranged to motivate children to learn and know about Lord Buddha. The inauguration function was by Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati and in the presence of Dr. Ajay Deshmukh, Registrar, Dr. S. K. Omanwar . Around 90 children and people were present. The function was started with Buddha Vandana and introductory remarks by Dr. Gajanan Muley (Coordinator, BSC) followed by speech by Chairperson, Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar (Honorable Vice-Chancellor). Prof. Vinod Nagale concluded the function with vote of thanks. Dr. Vaishali Dhanvijay has conducted the program.
Report 2nd National Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy-A Present Day Need” NCBP-2018
Name of conference: 2nd National Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy-A Present Day Need” NCBP-2018 Organized by: Buddhist Studies Center, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Amravati-444602 MS INDIA
The conference was held during February 02-03, 2018 at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602 MS INDIA. The conference was inaugurated on February 02-03, 2018 at 11.00 am at the hands of Dr. Avinash Dolas, Aurangabad. The Inaugural function was chaired by Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati and Dr. A. P. Deshmukh, Registrar, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati as a Guest of Honor was present for the inauguration. Dr. G. G. Muley had given introductory speech giving information about Center and introduction to guest present for the conference. Prof. V. K. Nagale had expressed vote of thanks. The ISBN numbered proceeding was unveiled at the hands of dignitaries on the dais. Followed by inauguration, Dr. Avinash Dolas had delivered a key note address on the topic, “बुद्धांचे तत्व�: आज �वश्वाची गर”. Total 89 participants, invited speakers and resource persons were present for the conference. During A two days deliberation total 06 invited talks and 02 poster presentation and 02 oral presentation sessions were arranged. The details about invited talks and respective chairpersons are given in Table 1. Total 72 papers were received and accepted for poster presentations. All the papers were accepted for publication in the ISBN numbered proceedings book. The conference was concluded with valedictory function at 4.30 pm on February 03, 2018. The function was chaired by Dr. Rajesh Jaipurkar, Hon’ble Pro-Vice-chancellor, Chief Guest was Dr. Deepak Gaykwad and Guest of Honour was Dr. Sahshikant Aswale (Finance and Account Officer). Dr. G. G. Muley had summarized the proceedings of the conference and Prof. V. K. Nagale presented vote of thanks.
Table 1. Detailed program schedule executed during conference.
Report on Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children 7-10 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 10, 2017
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 10, 2017, a colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and painting competition (for children 7-10 years) were arranged to motivate children to learn and know about Lord Buddha. The inauguration function was chaired by Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar, Honorable Vice- Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati and in the presence of Dr. Ajay Deshmukh, Registrar, Dr. Shashikant Aswale, Finance and Account Officer and Dr. Anita Patil, Professor. Around 90 children and people were present. 36 participants have taken part in colouring and painting competition. The function was started with Buddha Vandana and introductory remarks by Dr. Gajanan Muley (Coordinator, BSC) followed by speech by Chairperson, Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar (Honorable Vice-Chancellor). Prof. Vinod Nagale concluded the function with vote of thanks.
Report On invited lecture of Dr. Anil Shingare on “आंबेडकरांच्या दृ�ीकोनातून तथाग” organized on December 06, 2018.
Invited lecture of Dr. Anil Shingare, Gangakhed, Dist. Parbhani on “बुद्धांचे त�व�ान आिण ” was organized on January 01, 2017. The program was chaired by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar. Introduction of program and speaker was given by Dr. Gajanan Muley, Coordinator, and vote of thanks was given by Co-coordinator Mr. Vinod Nagale. Around 150 participants were present.
Report On invited lecture of Dr. Pradeep Aglave, Nagpur on topic “Need of Buddha’s Thoughts in Modern Age” on August 13, 2016.
Invited lecture of Dr. Pradeep Aglave, Nagpur on topic on “Need of Buddha’s Thoughts in Modern Age” was organized on August 13, 2016. The program was chaired by Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor Dr. Muralidhar Chandekar. Introduction of program and speaker was given by Dr. Gajanan Muley, Coordinator, and vote of thanks was given by Co-coordinator Mr. Vinod Nagale. Around 150 participants were present.
Report National Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy-A Present Day Need” NCBP-2016
Name of conference: National Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy-A Present Day Need” NCBP-2016 Organized by: Buddhist Studies Center, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Amravati-444602 MS INDIA
The conference was held on March 12, 2016 at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602 MS INDIA. The conference was inaugurated on March 12, 2016 at 10.00 am at the hands of Dr. Nitin Raut, Ex-Minister for EGS and Water Conservation, Ex-Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy development & Fisheries, Ex-Minister of State for Home, Prison, State Excise and Labour, Maharashtra. The Inaugural function was chaired by Dr. V. S. Sapkal, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati and Dr. A. P. Deshmukh, Registrar, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati as a Guest of Honor was present for the inauguration. Dr. G. G. Muley had given introductory speech giving information about Center and introduction to guest present for the conference. Prof. V. K. Nagale had expressed vote of thanks. The ISBN numbered e-conference proceeding was unveiled at the hands of dignitaries on the dais. Followed by inauguration, Dr. Nitin Raut had delivered a key note address on the topic, “Buddhist Personal Law”. Total 256 delegates (224 paid registrations, 44 free registrations for committee members and students working for conference) and invited speakers and resource persons were present for the conference. During A one day deliberation total 03 invited talks and 01 poster presentation session were arranged. The details about invited talks and respective chairpersons are given in Table 1. Total 149 papers were received and accepted for poster presentations. All the papers were accepted for publication in the ISBN numbered e-proceedings book. The conference was concluded with valedictory function at 4.30 pm. The function was chaired by Dr. J. A. Tidke, Ex. Hon’ble Pro-Vice-chancellor, Chief Guest was Ven. Bhante Anand and Guest of Honour was Dr. Kishor Adhav (Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics). Dr. G. G. Muley had summarized the proceedings of the conference and Prof. V. K. Nagale presented vote of thanks.
Table 1. Detailed program schedule executed during conference.
March 12, 2016 09.00am-10.00am Registration 10.30am-11.30am Inauguration Chief Guest: Dr. Nitin Raut Chairperson:- Dr. V. S. Sapkal Hon’ble Vice-chancellor In presence of Dr. Ajay P. Deshmukh, Registrar 11.30am-12.30pm Invited Talk 1 Dr. Nitin Raut Chairperson- Dr. V. S. Sapkal Topic: Buddhist Personal Law Hon’ble Vice-chancellor 12.30pm-12.40pm Tea 12.40pm-01.20pm Invited Talk 2 Dr. Kshama Khobragade Chairperson- Dr. V. S. Sapkal Topic: Mahila Sakshamikarnamadhe Hon’ble Vice-chancellor Buddha Tatvdnyananche Mahatv 01.30pm-02.10 pm Lunch 02.10pm-03.20pm Poster presentation -- Dr. V. H. Chorpagar Seminar Hall, Dr. S. D. Katore Zoology Department 03.20pm-04.00pm Invited Talk 3 Ven. Bhante Anand Chairperson- Dr. K.S. Adhav Buddhist Philosophy of Mind 04.00pm -04.30 pm Valedictory function Chief Guest: Ven. Bhante Anand Chairman: Dr. J. A. Tidke, Ex. Guest of honour: Dr. Kishor Adhav Hon’ble Pro-Vice-chancellor Convener: Dr. G. G. Muley Organizing Secretary: Mr. V. K. Nagale Onward Tea Certificate distribution
Report on invited lecture by Ven. Bhante Anand on “Buddha’s Scientific Thoughts
An invited lecture by Ven. Bhante Anand on “Buddha’s Scientific Thoughts” was arranged in University Audio Visual Theater on November 05, 2015 at 12.00 noon. Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati have presided over a function. Around 150 participants all over from university campus and city were present. The function was started with introduction by Dr. Gajanan Muley (Coordinator, BSC), followed by invited lecture by Ven. Bhante Anand and speech by Chairperson Dr. Mohan Khedkar, (Honorable Vice-Chancellor). Mr. Vikas Pahurkar concluded the function with vote of thanks. Prof. Yuoraj Tamgadge has anchored the program.
Report on Colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and Painting competition (for children 7-10 years) on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 04, 2015
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 04, 2015, a colour filling competition (for children up to 7 years) and painting competition (for children 7-10 years) were arranged to motivate children to learn and know about Lord Buddha. The inauguration function was held at Buddhist Studies Center under the chair of Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati and in the presence of Dr. S. D. Katore (Professor, Department of Mathematics and Member, Management Council, SGB Amravati University, Amravati) and Dr. J. D. Wadate (Controller of Examination, SGB Amravati University, Amravati). Around 70 children and people were present. The function was started with Buddha Vandana and introductory remarks by Dr. Gajanan Muley (Coordinator, BSC) followed by speech by Chairperson Dr. Mohan Khedkar, (Honorable Vice-Chancellor). Prof. Yuoraj Tamgadge concluded the function with vote of thanks. Mr. Sunil Botewad has anchored the program. The competitions were arranged in Vidhyarthi Bhavan. Dr. S. R. Manik (Professor and Head, Department of Botany, SGB Amravati University, Amravati) and Dr. D. Y. Chacharkar (Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, SGB Amravati University, Amravati) have worked as judges. The prizes were distributed at the hands of Prof. J. S. Tidke, Hon’ble Pro-Vice-Chancellor, SGB Amravati University, Amravati and Dr. A. D. Chavan, Finance and Account Officer, SGB Amravati University, Amravati in the kind presence of Dr. S. R. Manik and Dr. D. Y. Chacharkar.
PRIZES DETAILS
Colour filling competition 01 First prize Ku. Samruddhi R. Borkar 02 Second prize Ku. Ruby V. Nagale 03 Third prize Ku. Sharvari D. Bhoge
Painting competition 01 First prize Ku. Kohana A. Hadake 02 Second prize Ku. Ishwari A. Parate 03 Third prize Ku. Ridhi T. Thakare
Report on invited talk by Mr. Gunvant Devpare on “Manvi Vikasat Bhagvan Buddhanchya Tatvdnyanache Mahatva”. September 16, 2014
Invited talk by Mr. Gunvant Devpare on “Manvi Vikasat Bhagvan Buddhanchya Tatvdnyanache Mahatva” was organized on September 16, 2014 in University Audio Visual Theater. Function was chaired by Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Honorable Vice- Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati and praised by the presence of Dr. B. R. Waghmare (Ex. Controller of Examination, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati). Teachers, officers, students and people from all over city were present. Dr. Kishor Raut conducted program and Prof. Vinod Nagle expressed vote of thanks.
Report on program on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 14, 2014
On May 14, 2014 a program was organized in the Buddhist Studies Center to celebrate Buddha Purnima. The program was chaired by Dr. Jaykiran Tidke, Honorable Vice- Chancellor (Incharge), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati in the presence of Dr. Amarshingh Rathod (Member, Management Council, S. D. Katore (Professor, Department of Mathematics and Member, Management Council, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati), Dr. Pravin Raghuvanshi, Dr. Ajay Deshmukh (Director, BCUD) and Prof. Dineshkumar Joshi (Registrar, SGB Amravati University, Amravati). All the dignitaries have expressed their views on the occasion. Other dignitaries, teachers and students were also present for the program.
Report on program on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. May 25, 2013
On May 25, 2013 a program was organized in the Buddhist Studies Center to celebrate Buddha Purnima. The program was chaired by Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati in the kind presence of Dr. Jaykiran Tidke (Honorable Pro-Vice-Chancellor), Dr. Ajay Deshmukh (Director, BCUD), Dr. Subhash Gavai (Member, Senate), Dr. S. R. Manik, Dr. S. K. Omanwar and Mr. Vilas Nandurkar. Other teachers, officers and students were present for the program.
Report On State Level Symposium on Separate Vidarbha State organized jointly with Research and Development Institution and Vidarbha Samajshastra Parishad. February 02, 2013
One day State Level Symposium on Separate Vidarbha State was organized jointly with Research and Development Institution and Vidarbha Samajshastra Parishad on February 02, 2013 at University Audio Visual Theater. Symposium was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Ajay Deshmikh, Director, BCUD, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati in the kind presence of Dr. Ashok Chavan, Registrar, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Dr. B. R. Waghmare (President, Research and Development Institution, Amravati) and Dr. B. M Karhale (Chairman, Vidarbha Samajshastra Parishad). Dr. Santhosh Thakare delivered a talk and demanded Separate Vidarbha should be a public movement. Other dignitaries have shared their views. Dr. Kishor Raut conducted program and Dr. Santosh Bansod delivered vote of thanks.
Report on invited lecture by Dr. W. N. Gade, (Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Pune University) on “Vartaman Shikshnanmadhe Buddhist Abhyasache Mahtva”
An invited lecture by Dr. W. N. Gade (Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Pune University) on “Vartaman Shikshnanmadhe Buddhist Abhyasache Mahtva” was arranged in University Audio Visual Theater on December 29, 2012 at 12.00 noon. Dr. Jaykiran Tidke, Honorable Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati has presided over a function. Dr. B. R. Waghmare (Ex-Controller of Examination, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati), Dr. Subhash Gawai (Ex-Management Council Member, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati) and Dr. S. M. Mandavdhare (President, Saddhama Buddhavihara, Amravati) were present as a guests. Around 150 participants all over from university campus and city were present. The function was started with introduction by Dr. Kishor Raut (Coordinator, BSC), followed by invited lecture by Dr. W. N. Gade and speech by Chairperson Dr. Jaykiran Tidke, (Honorable Pro-Vice-Chancellor). Dr. Gajanan Muley concluded the function with vote of thanks.
Report on Two Days Workshop on “Personality Development and Concentration”. March 21- 22, 2012
Two days workshop on “Personality Development and Concentration” was organized during March 21-22, 2012 in Vidyarthi Bhavan Audotorium. Workshop was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Jaykiran Tidke, Director, BCUD, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati in the presence of Dhammachari Chandravir and Prof. Rajshri Meghankar.
Following invited lectures were arranged.
1. Invited lecture by Prof. Rajshri Meghankar on “Abhyasat Ekagrateche Mahtva”. March 21, 2012 2. Invited lecture by Dhammachari Chandravir on “Ekagrata va Manachi Suddhata” March 21, 2012 3. Invited lecture by Dhamma Aminayuth on “Mettabhavana Mahiti aani Sarav” March22, 2012 4. Invited lecture by Dhammachari Nagbhadra on “Buddha Dhammatil Vyaktiche Gun va Vyaktimatva Vikas” March 22, 2012 5. Invited lecture by Dhammachari Nagsambhav on “Jivan Jagnyachi Kala va Vyaktimatva Vikas” March 22, 2012 6. Invited lecture by Dhammachari Nagbhadra on “Shanti Anubhuti aani Dhammpalan Gatha” March 22, 2012
Report On invited talk by Ven. Bhante Yogavchara Rahula on “Prospect of Buddhism in Modern India”. February 04, 2012
An invited talk was organized of Ven. Bhante Yogavchara Rahula on topic “Prospect of Buddhism in Modern India” on February 04, 2012 at Audio Visual Theater, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. Dr. S. M. Mandavdhare was a Special Guest and Dr. B. R. Waghmare, Controller of Examination, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati has presided over a function. Prof. P.S. Tidke has offered welcome to guests and delivered introductory speech. Dr. Anita Patil has anchored the function. People from university campus and all over city were present.
Report on Inaugural function of Buddhist Studies Center at the hands of Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat (Chairman, ICSSR, New Delhi and Ex-Chairman, UGC, New Delhi). December 31, 2011
The Buddhist Studies Center was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat (Chairman, ICSSR, New Delhi and Ex-Chairman, UGC, New Delhi) on December 31, 2011 in the presence of Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Dr. Subhash Gawai, Senate Member, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Dr. D. K. Joshi, Registrar, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, other officers, teachers, and students. After inauguration, Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat has delivered a talk on a topic “Samkalin Bhartat Buddha Dhammachi Multatve aani Samrpakta”. The function was chaired by Dr. Mohan Khedkar (Honorable Vice-Chancellor) and, Prof. D. K. Joshi (Registrar), Dr. B. R. Waghmare, (Controller of Examination) and Dr. Subhash Gawai were present on dais. The program was started with lightning of lamp and offering flowers to Lord Buddha. Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. P. S. Tidke have offered welcome to dignitaries. Introductory remarks were made by Prof. P. S. Tidke. Program was concluded with chairperson speech and vote of thanks.
Report On invited lecture series: Dr. A. H. Salunke on “Tathagat Buddhanchi Dyan Prakriyesandarbhat Bhumika”. December 13, 2011 Dr. Avinash Dolas on “Dr. Babasaheb Yanna Abhipret Aslela Buddha Dhamma”. December 14, 2015
Invited lectures series was organized during December 13-14, 2015. Dr. A. H. Salunke talked on the topic “Tathagat Buddhanchi Dyan Prakriyesandarbhat Bhumika” on December 13, 2011. Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati have presided over a function. Dr. Avinash Dolas delverd talk on on “Dr. Babasaheb Yanna Abhipret Aslela Buddha Dhamma” on December 14, 2015. The session was chaired by Dr. B. R. Waghmare, Controller of Examination, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. Lectures were arranged in University Audio Visual Theater and people from all over city were present.
Report on Invited lecture by Dr. B. M. Ganvir on “Siddharth Gautam Buddha: Ek Vichardhara”. November 16, 2011
An invited lecture by Dr. B. M. Ganvir, Registrar, VNIT, Nagpur on topic “Siddharth Gautam Buddha: Ek Vichardhara” was arranged in University’s Audio Visual Theater on November 16, 2011 at 12.15 pm. Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati have presided over a function. Prof. D. K. Joshi, Registrar (Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati) and Dr. B. R. Waghmare, (Controller of Examination, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati) were present on dais. The program was started with lightning of lamp and offering flowers to Lord Buddha. Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. P. S. Tidke have offered welcome to dignitaries. After introductory remarks from Prof. P. S. Tidke, Dr. B. M. Ganvir has delivered his invited talk. Program was concluded with chairperson speech and vote of thanks.