Faculty of Department of: Buddhist Studies
1. Name of the faculty member: Prof. R.K. Mishra
2. Designation: Professor
3. Educational Qualifications: M.A. , Ph.D
4. Have you qualified
NET Yes/No
SLET Yes/No
NA
Not Applicable
5. i) Work experience in years in the University of Jammu:
Lecturer years
Reader 16 years
Professor 3 years
ii) Teaching /Research experience (in years)in any other Educational Institution/University
a) Lecturer in Philosophy at Banaras Hindu University ( March ’80 to ‘September ’80)
b) Lecturer in Philosophy, Garhwal University, Srinagar(Garhwal) UP.(September ’80 to April ’88)
iii) Work experience other than teaching and research ( in years)
6. Have you undergone any formal/informal training in the use of Computers, Internet, Audio visual aids?
No
7. Give details of the training and development programmes attended in the last five years(orientation/ refresher course/any other)
Name of the programme Date Organised by
8. Give details of the seminars/conferences/workshops attended in the last five years
Organised by the department/University of Jammu:
1. An intellectual congregation was organised under my Chairmanship in collaboration with Dev Sanaskriti University, Haridwar on April 6, 2002 in which the Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti University, Dr. Pranav Pandya delivered an illuminating lecture – ‘ Sprituality-Solution to all Problems’ . This congregation was presided over by the Chief Minister Dr. Faqooq Abdullah .
2. Second Annual Conference of Indian society for Buddhist Studies from March 28-29, 2003
Organised by any other University/ Institution:
1. International Seminar organized by Nava Lananda Mahavihar, Nalanda, Feb. 14 -16 , 2002
1. 2-day National Seminar organized by Department of Philosophy & Religion, Banaras Hindu university, March 8-9,2002
3. 3-day National Seminar on Ecologyanduddhism, Dharmasala, May 21-23, 2002.
4. 3-day National Seminar on Bhakti in Vedantic Tradition organized by Department of Philosophy & Religion, Banaras Hindu University, March 21-23, 2002
5. 4-day Annual Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Darsana Parisad at Himgiri Spiritual Training Institute, Guru Gaon, Pune, Jan 27-30, 2003.
6. 3-day Annual Conference of Indian Philosophical Congress at M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, October 24-27, 2002.
7. 2-day National Seminar on Dimensions of Mind in Buddhist Thought organized by Department Department of Buddhist Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, March 7-8, 2003
8. 3- day National Seminar on Vedas organized by School of Studies in Ancient Indian History, culture & archaeology, Vikram University, Ujjain March 25-27, 2003.
9. 4-day National Seminar on culture at Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, March 27 – 30, 2003.
10. 3-day National Seminar on Asvaghosa organized by Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath , September 21-23, 2003
11. 4-day Indian Philosophical Congress organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, October 17-20, 2003..
12. 5-day International seminar on “Buddhism for 21st century: An International Retrospective’ organized by Central Institute of Buddhist studies, Leh, August 25-29, 2004
13. International Philosophy Day organized by Department of Philosophy, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, November 17, 2006, presided over the Seminar
14. Delivered a Special Lecture on ‘Transmission of Buddhist Culture in Asia’ on November 19, 2006 at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University , Varanasi.
15. Participated in many other National /International Seminar and Chaired Academic Sessions.
9. Have you organised any seminar/workshop/conference in the capacity of president/secretary/ any other during the last five years? Give details.
As a Chairman of the Department, I have organised two seminars and the Indian Council of Philosiphical Research has requested me in writing to accept the Directorship of a Seminar on the Rajindra Prasad’s view on Buddhism. It is yet to be organised.
10. Have you served as a resource person in Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences/ training programmes during the last five years? Provide details.
I have served as resource person in Sanskrit and Buddhist studies at many universities.
11. What are the thrust areas of your research?
Classical Indian Philosophy/ Mahayana Buddhism , Pali & Sanskrit Buddhism, Buddhist culture and Asian civilization.
12. Give details of research projects completed and/or ongoing projects during the last five years.
Completed projects
Major :
Minor :
Any other :
Ongoing projects
Major :
Minor :
Any other :
I am working on two books—Kashmiri, Chinese and Tibetan translators of Buddhist Shastras and The contribution of Brahmans in the Advancement of Buddhist Logic.
13. Have you been involved in National/International collaborations in the last five years ?If yes, give details.
MOU has been signed with the University of West, US
14. Give details of books, research papers, abstracts, proceedings, thesis etc. published during the last five years, giving details of papers published in referred journals only separately. Also mention the Citation Index and impact factor.
Books Published: Levels of Madhyamika Thought, Sharda Peeth, Varanasi, 2001.
Papers Published: ‘Buddhism and contemporary crisis of Ethical Values’ published by central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh-Ladakh
Some of my papers are published in edited volumes.
15. Have you generated any patents in the last five years? Give details.
No
16. Please provide a list of scholars who have qualified Ph.D under your
guidance in the last five years and the list of scholars being guided by
you at present.
Title of Research Name of Scholar
The role and contribution of research societies, Priyadarshini Mitra
Universities and the savants of Bengal in the
resurgence and advancement of Buddhist Studies
in India.(2002)
The contribution of Sastracaryas of Nalanda Paramjeet Singh Khera
University in Dissemination of Buddhist Faiths
in India and Abroad.(2002)
The contribution of Samdhong Rinpoche in the Madan Lal
Advancement of Buddhist Studies in India.(2004)
The impact of Buddhist thought and culture on Bhupinder Heera
Socio-Religious Life of the Asean People with
special references to Sri Lanka, China and Tibet
(From 1st Century B.C. to A.D. 8th Century(2004)
Studies in the religio-Cultural Back-ground of Paramjeet Singh
Sino-Indian Relations with special reference to
Bhuddism BC to AD 8th Century)
17. Have you received any award/recognition for teaching/ research /any other during the last five years. If yes, please provide details.
18. Have you made any contribution towards development/change in courses
during last five years? If yes, give details.
I have always ensured that courses taught to the students be relevant, and made relevant changes in the syllabus incorporating the latest trends in the subject.
19. What innovations in teaching-learning process have you introduced in the last five years?
We use CDs to demonstrate the Buddhist sites/monuments for the students of Buddhist History.
20. Give the broad areas of consultancy services provided by you during the last five years. Give details of the nature of consultancy services and finances generated.
Not Applicable
21. In which areas will your expertise be available for consultancy services in the future ?
International and mutual cultural understanding
22. Have you made any contribution towards placement of students?
We just identify the areas/avenues where our students could get placement.
23. Have you contributed towards activation of alumni network?
The number of students in our subject are very few and they never look back after finishing their studies, still we try to contribute.
24. Have you made any contribution towards the extension activities of the
department ? If yes, please provide details.
I have submitted the plans and proposals to UGC through the University in successive five year plans but our department was not given any faculty position for the past 19 years.
25. Give details of the contribution made by you towards departmental/ University activities other than teaching and research.
26. Give details of any other position held and committees served on at the
departmental and University level during the last five years.
Being the Head of the Department, I am the chairperson of the following committees
Departmental Affairs Committee
Departmental Research Committee
Convenor, Board of Studies
Member, Academic Council.
27. Any other information you may wish to add.
Distinctions
I have evaluated 85 doctoral dissertations of Indian and foreign Scholars in the subject of Pali, Sanskrit, Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology.
I have been offered visiting Professorship of Buddhist Studies at the National University of Mongolia for 4 months by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi in 2006.
Till now I have appointed many Professors of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy, Pali and Tibetan Buddhism in different Indian Universities. I am subject expert (External) of various academic/Faculty/Research Board of many prestigious Indian Universities.
I have produced 11 Ph.Ds so far.
1. Name of the faculty member: Dr. B.Labh
2. Designation:Reader
3. Educational Qualifications: M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D
4. Have you qualified
NET Yes/No
SLET Yes/No
NA
Not Applicable
5. i) Work experience in years in the University of Jammu:
Lecturer 11 years
Reader 08 years
Professor years
ii) Teaching /Research experience (in years)in any other Educational Institution/University
6 years teaching experience in University of Delhi, Delhi
iii) Work experience other than teaching and research ( in years)
6. Have you undergone any formal/informal training in the use of Computers, Internet, Audio visual aids?
Yes
7. Give details of the training and development programmes attended in the last five years(orientation/ refresher course/any other)
Name of the programme Date Organised by
8. Give details of the seminars/conferences/workshops attended in the last five years
1. ‘Concept of Yoga in Early Buddhism’ – National Seminar on ‘ Yoga, Ayurveda and Naturopathy’, University of Jammu, Jammu, 2002.
2. ‘Buddhist Perspective on Value Education’ –National Seminar on ‘India’s Educational Priorities: Continuity and Change in National Curriculum’, Govt. degree College for Women, Udhampur (J&K), 2002
3. ‘Vinaya Rules and Bio Ethics’ – 2nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Buddhist Studies, Jammu, 2003
4. ‘Vipassana Meditation and its Impact’ – International Conference on ‘Dimensions of Mental, Physical and Spiritual health- Yogic Perceptions;, University of Jammu, Jammu. 2003.
5. ‘Buddhist Heritage of Jammu & Kashmir’ – National Seminar on ‘ Heritage of North India’, Jammu University, Jammu, 2004.
6. ‘Brahmavihara evam Vishwashanti’ – 5th International Astro- Scientific Conference , Jammu University, Jammu, 2005.
7. ‘Uplekha: The Ultimate Ethical Ideal’ – All India Oriental Conference, Jammu, 2006.
8. ‘ Devatva Par Adharit Varna- Vyavastha’- National Seminar on ‘ Vaivasvata Manvantara mein Manava-srsti tatha devatva par Adharit Samajik Sanrachana’- bhartiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti, Kulu ( Himachal Pradesh ), 2002
9. ‘Asoka and Expansion of Buddhism’ – all India Seminar on Buddhist Councils’, Central Institute o Buddhist Studies, Leh, 2002
10. ‘Brahmana in Pali Literature’ – All India Oriental Conference, Puri, 2002
11. ‘Buddhism & value Education’ 4th International Conference on ‘Humanistic Buddhism and Education’, His Lai University, Rosemead, California, USA, 2002
12. ‘Religious Significance of the Alchi Fresco Paintings’ – National Seminar on ‘ Sources of the History and Culture of Ladakh and Himachal’, Central Institute of Buddhist studies, Leh, 2003
13. ‘Morality and Spirituality in Buddhist Education’ – IBC, Bodh Gaya , 2003.
14. Keynote Address on ‘Not by birth but by Action : Buddhist Response to Caste and Class’ 5th International Conference on ‘ Humanistic Buddhism and social Well- Being’ His Lai University, Rosemead, California, USA, 2004.
15. World Conclave on ‘Buddhism and Spiritual Tourism’ in Delhi organized by the Ministry of culture and tourism, Govt. of India, Delhi, 2004.
16. ‘Dhammacakkappavattana and its Contemporary Relevance’ National Seminar on ‘Dhammacakkappavattanasutta and its Relevance’, Delhi University, Delhi, 2004
17. ‘Asoka- A Great Propagator of Buddhism’ – 4th Annual conference of the Indian Society for Buddhist Studies, Rajasthan Sanskrit University Jaipur, 2004.
18. ‘Buddhism and Behavioral Ethics’- 42nd All India Oriental Conference, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, 2004
19. ‘Human Rights or Human Dignity- Buddhist View-point’- IBC, Bodhgaya, 2004.
20. “Buddhism – A Messenger of cultural Adjustability in the Present World Scenario’- 6th International Conference on ‘Humanistic Buddhism and Culture’, University of the West , Rosemead, CA, USA, 2005.
21. ‘Philosophy of Life and Value System in the Buddhist Perspective’- Inaugural International Conference of South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Religion ( SSEASR ), Delhi, 2005.
22. ‘Environmental Concerns as Shown in the Pali Literature’- National Seminar on ‘Ecology in the Early Buddhist Literature’, Delhi University, Delhi, 2005.
23. ‘Pali Literature : A reliable Source of Ancient Indian Ethics’- International Seminar on ‘Pali Language and Literature : Perspectives and Prospectus’, Delhi University, Delhi, 2005.
24. ‘Kushok Bakula Rinpoche – The Gandhi of Ladakh’- Provinicial Seminar on the ‘ Life and Works of Venerable Kushok Bakula Rinpoche’, J&K Academy of Languages, Art, and Culture, Jammu, 2005.
25. ‘Bauddha Darshan mein Anatmavada tatha Punarjanma – Vimarsa’- National Seminar on ‘Concept of Anattavada ( No- Soul Theory ) in Buddhism’, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 2005.
26. ‘Buddha in the Lotus Sitara’ – International Conference on “Sanskrit in Asia: Unity in Diversity’, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, 2005.
27. ‘Buddhist Cultural Heritage in Pali and Sanskrit’- National Seminar on ‘BuddhistLiterary Heritage in India’, Manuscript Resource Centre, Deptt. Of Sanskrit , Calcutta University , Kolkata, 2005.
28. ‘Buddhist Studies in the Indian Universities: Perspectives and Prospects’- International Buddhist Cionference, Bodhgaya, 2005
29. ‘Reflections on Economic well being in Pali Tipitika’ – 7th International conference on ‘Humanistic Buddhism and Sustainable Economic development’, University of the West, Rosemead, CA, USA, 2006.
30. ‘Cittabhavana and Parmattha in Theravada buddhism’ -4th Bi- Annual International Conference on Dharma and Abhidharma, K.J. Somaiya Centre of Buddhist Studies, Mumbai, 2006.
31. ‘Buddhist Perspective on Social Harmony’- national seminar on ‘Social Philosophy of Dharma –shastras and Indian mind’, Sanatan Dharam college , Ambala Cantt., 2006
32. ‘Sarasvati : The source of Indian wisdom’- 7th National Conference, Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, Kurukshetra, 2006
33. ‘Contributions of Buddhism towards World Culture’- International Buddhist Conference, Bodhgaya, 2006.
9. Have you organised any seminar/workshop/conference in the capacity of president/secretary/ any other during the last five years? Give details.
Organised as Secretary six annual conferences of The Indian Society for Buddhist Studies at Nalanda, Jammu, Aligarh, Jaipur, Delhi and Chandigarh.
10. Have you served as a resource person in Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences/ training programmes during the last five years? Provide details.
11. What are the thrust areas of your research?
Pali and Early Buddhism, Buddhist Psychology , comparative Religion and Philosophy.
12. Give details of research projects completed and/or ongoing projects during the last five years.
Completed projects
Major :
Minor : Pali Sahitya ka Vikas(1999-2001), University of Jammu, Jammu
Any other : ‘Buddhism in Jammu’ for the project ‘Encyclopedia of Himaliyan Buddhist Culture’ undertaken by the central Institute of Buddhist studies, Leh, 2005
Ongoing projects
Major :
Minor :
Any other :
13. Have you been involved in National/International collaborations in the last five years ?If yes, give details.
MOU signed with the University of West, Rosemead California (USA) for mutual cooperation between our Department and that University for two years (2005-2008)
14. Give details of books, research papers, abstracts, proceedings, thesis etc. published during the last five years, giving details of papers published in referred journals only separately. Also mention the Citation Index and impact factor.
BOOKS
1. The Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom ( Vol. I ) ( Ed.) – New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi, 2005.
2. Bauddha Prajna Sindhu ( Khanda I ) ( Ed. ) – New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi, 2006 .
RESEARCH PAPERS/ ARTICLES
1. ‘Life of the North – West India as Reflected in Milindapanaha’, journal of Arts, University of Jammu, Jammu, 2001-02
2. ‘Brahmana in the Pali Literature’ ( Abstract ) – Summary of Papers, 41st All India Oriental Conference, Puri, 2002.
3. ‘Early Phase of Buddhism in Kashmir’- Itihas Darpan, Vol. IX . No. 1, Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, Delhi, 2002
4. ‘Buddhism and Value Education’, His Lai Journal of humanistic Buddhism, International Academy of Buddhism, His Lai University, Rosemead, CA, USA, Vol. 4, 2003.
5. ‘Buddhabhakti and Development of the Buddha Images’- Proceeding of the All India Seminar on ‘Himalayan Art : Its Development and Preservation’, Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh, 2003
6. ‘Morality and Spirituality in Buddhist Education’, - Proceedings of the IBC, Bodhgaya, 2003.
7. ‘Not by Birth but by Action- Buddhist Response to Caste and Class’—His Lai Journal of Humanistic Buddhism, His Lai University, Rosemead, CA, USA, Vol.5, 2004
8. ‘Environmental Awareness in Buddhism’, -in the Book ‘Buddhism and Ecology’, -S.K. Pathak (ed.) Om Publications, New Delhi and Buddha Sanskriti Kendra, Patna, 2004
9. ‘Buddhism and Behavioural ethics’ ( Abstract) – Abstract of papers, 42nd All India Oriental Conference, Varanasi, 2004.
10. ‘human Rights or Human Dignity – Buddhist Viewpoint’, Proceedings of the IBC, Bodhgaya, 2004.
11. Yoga Practice in Theravada Buddhism- Journal ‘Buddhist Studies’, Dept. of Buddhist Studies, Delhi University, Delhi, Vol. XXV, 2004
12. ‘Bharatavarsha mein Bauddha Adhyayan : Dasha evam Disha’ – Jnanayani, Lucknow, 2005.
13. ‘Buddhism and Cultural Adjustability in the Present World Scenerio’,-Hsi Lai Journal of humanistic Buddhism, University of the west, Rosemead, CA, USA, Vol.6, 2005
14. ‘Buddhism and Behavioral Dignity’ – as a chapter in the bok ‘ The Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom’, vol. 1. New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi , 2005
15. ‘Environmental Concern as Shown in the Pali Tipitaka’, Journal ‘Buddhist Studies’, Delhi University, Delhi, Vol.XXVII, March, 2005
16. ‘Buddhist Cultural Heritage in Pali and Sanskrit’, Proceedings of the National Seminar on ‘ Buddhist Literacy Heritage in India : Textand Context’, Manuscript Resource Centre , Calcutta University, Kolkata, 2005 ( in the press)
17. ‘Bauddha darshan mein Anatmavada- Punarjanma – Vimarsa’,- as a Chapter in the book ‘ Bauddha Prajna – Sindhu’ Khanda-I, 2006.
18. ‘Buddhist Universalism- A Practical approach ti life’, Mahabodhi special Volume to be Publuished on the Buddha’s 2550th Parinirvana Year, Kolkata. 2006 ( In the Press )
19. Reflections on Economic well being in Pali Tipitaka’- Hsi Lai Journal of Humanistic Buddhism, University of the West, Rosemead, CA,USA, Vol. 7, 2006.
20. ‘Cittabhavana and Paramattha in Theravada Buddhism’- Proceedings of the 4th Bi- Annual International Conference on Dharma and Abhidharma, K.J. Somaiya Centre of Buddhist Studies, Mumbai, 2006 ( In the press )
21. ‘Social Philosophy of Buddhism and Challenges of the Twenty first Century’- Prof. S.K. Pathak Felicitation Volume, 2006 ( In the Press ).
22. ‘Upekkha- the Sublime Ethical Ideal’ ( Abstract of Papers, 43rd All India Oriental Conference, Jammu, 2006 .)
Out of the Above Publications Following Publications are in Referred
Journals
1. Buddhism and Value Education’, His Lai Journal of humanistic Buddhism, International Academy of Buddhism, His Lai University, Rosemead, CA, USA, Vol. 4, 2003
2.. ‘Not by Birth but by Action- Buddhist Response to Caste and Class’—His Lai Journal of Humanistic Buddhism, His Lai University, Rosemead, CA, USA, Vol.5, 2004
3. Buddhism and Cultural Adjustability in the Present World Scenerio’,-Hsi Lai Journal of humanistic Buddhism, University of the west, Rosemead, CA, USA, Vol.6, 2005
4. ‘Environmental Concern as Shown in the Pali Tipitaka’, Journal ‘Buddhist Studies’, Delhi University, Delhi, Vol.XXVII, March, 2005
5. Reflections on Economic well being in Pali Tipitaka’- Hsi Lai Journal of Humanistic Buddhism, University of the West, Rosemead, CA,USA, Vol. 7, 2006.
15. Have you generated any patents in the last five years? Give details.
16. Please provide a list of scholars who have qualified Ph.D under your
guidance in the last five years and the list of scholars being guided by
you at present.
a) Awarded Ph.D:
i) Sh Ghani Sham Singh
ii) Sh. Vivek Sharma
b) Pursuing Ph.D:
i) Sh. Latif Gupta
ii) Sh. Gurmeet Dorje
17. Have you received any award/recognition for teaching/ research /any other during the last five years. If yes, please provide details.
i) Honored as a Member Research Board of Advisors, The American Biographical, Inc. Raleigh, NC, USA, 2002
ii) Honoured as Somayaji Ritwick by Hindi Sahitya Sammelan , Prayag, 2004
iii) Awarded/Honoured as ‘Dharma Vibhushan’ by the International Federation of Astrology and Spiritual Science, Chandigarh and Masara (Sri Lanka), 2005
18. Have you made any contribution towards development/change in courses
during last five years? If yes, give details.
Being a member of Board of Studies, I have been actively involved in changing and improvement of the courses from time to time.
19. What innovations in teaching-learning process have you introduced in the last five years?
I take 10 to 15 classes as preparatory to get acquainted with Pali Language and Literature properly besides normal classes.
20. Give the broad areas of consultancy services provided by you during the last five years. Give details of the nature of consultancy services and finances generated.
21. In which areas will your expertise be available for consultancy services in the future ?
22. Have you made any contribution towards placement of students?
23. Have you contributed towards activation of alumni network?
24. Have you made any contribution towards the extension activities of the
department ? If yes, please provide details.
Organised Lectures and Cultural Programmes in the Jammu and neighbouring townships to make people aware of the teachings and philosophical thoughts of the Buddha.
25. Give details of the contribution made by you towards departmental/ University activities other than teaching and research.
Exam duty, Admission, Discipline, Departmental Library Incharge
26. Give details of any other position held and committees served on at the
departmental and University level during the last five years.
1. Name of the faculty member: Ram Nandan Singh
2. Designation: Reader
3. Educational Qualifications: M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D
4. Have you qualified
NET Yes/No
SLET Yes/No
NA
5. i) Work experience in years in the University of Jammu:
Lecturer 11 years
Reader 08 years
Professor years
ii) Teaching /Research experience (in years)in any other Educational Institution/University
iii) Work experience other than teaching and research ( in years)
6. Have you undergone any formal/informal training in the use of Computers, Internet, Audio visual aids?
Yes, Basic Course in Computer Applications
7. Give details of the training and development programmes attended in the last five years(orientation/ refresher course/any other)
Name of the programme Date Organised by
Refresher course in Buddhist studies, organised by Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, U.P-16-09-2000 to 06-10-2006
8. Give details of the seminars/conferences/workshops attended in the last five years
1. Seminar on The Teachings of Gautama Buddha on Meditation, Yoga Ayurveda and Naturopathy organized by Jammu Univ. Jammu , 2002
2. Seminar on the Royal Patronage of Buddhism under the contemporary kings of Gautama Buddha, Buddhist Councils Organized by CIBS, Leh, 2002.
3. Conference on Kashmir & Northern Buddhism, Buddhism in Asia organized by International Buddhist Buddhism conference, BHU, Varanasi, 2002.
4. Conference on Biotechnological and Ecological Ethics, Buddhism & Bioethics organized by International Buddhist conference, Bodh- Gaya, 2002.
5. Seminar on Buddhism and World Peace , Buddhism & Contemporary Issues organized by Delhi University, Delhi, 2003.
6. Seminar on The Satipatthana Sutta and Meditation, Dimensions of Mental, Spiritual and Physical health organized by Jammu University, Jammu, 2003.
7. Conference on Buddhist Jurisprudence, Buddhism & Education organized by International Buddhist Conference, Bodh Gaya, 2003
8. Seminar on Dharmacakravartana and Buddhism Art, Dharmacakrapravartana organized by Delhi University, 2004.
9. Conference on decline of Buddhism in India organized by A.I.O.C. Varanasi, 2004.
10. Conference on Humanistic Approach of Buddhism and Asoka’s Inscriptions, Buddhism & Human rights organized by International Buddhist Conference, Bodh Gaya, 2004
11. Seminar on The Fauna & Flora as depicted in the Jatakas , Buddhism & Ecology organized by Delhi University, Delhi, 2005.
12. International Seminar The Buddha and Pali Language, Pali Language and Literature organized by Delhi University, 2005.
13. World Conference on Baba Balak Nath & the Nath Cult: Historical Overview organized by Cave Temple, Deotsidh, Himachal Pradesh , 2005
14. National Seminar on The Ramcharitamanasa : A Symbol of Human Value , 2005.
15. Conference on Buddhist Art and Indian Cultures, Buddhist Studies Organized by International Buddhist Conference Bodh Gaya,2005.
16. Seminar on Buddhism in Punjab : Past & Present organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, 2006.
17. Seminar on Bhikshu Jagdish Kashyap: A Pioneer of Buddhist Movement in the Twentieth century, contributions of Monasteries to he Himalayan Culture and History organized by Lokjyoti Monastery, Gemur, H.P. , 2006.
18. Seminar on Brahmavihara : A symbol of Peace and Harmony in the world organized by CIBS,Leh, 2006.
19. Conference on Buddhism and Science Organized by A.I.O.C. Jammu, 2006.
20. Seminar on Dharmacakrapravartana and four Noble Truths, 2550th Anniversary of Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha organized by Language and Culture , Govt. H.P. Shimla , 2006 .
21 Conference on Buddhism and Indian culture organized by International Buddhist Conference, Bodh Gaya, 2006.
9. Have you organised any seminar/workshop/conference in the capacity of president/secretary/ any other during the last five years? Give details.
10. Have you served as a resource person in Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences/ training programmes during the last five years? Provide details.
11. What are the thrust areas of your research?
Buddhist History, Art, Architecture and Iconography
12. Give details of research projects completed and/or ongoing projects during the last five years.
Completed projects
Minor :
Title of Project: “History of Buddhism in Jammu & Kashmir”
Funding Agency: UGC Minor Research Project
Amount Sanctioned: Rs. 15, 000/-
Date of Commencement: 2001
Date of Completion: 2003
13. Have you been involved in National/International collaborations in the last five years ?If yes, give details.
14. Give details of books, research papers, abstracts, proceedings, thesis etc. published during the last five years, giving details of papers published in referred journals only separately. Also mention the Citation Index and impact factor.
BOOK
One book titled “Buddhism : From genesis to decline”, 2007
REFERRED JOURNAL
1. “Biotechnological and Ecological Ethics in Buddhism”, Journal of XXVII International Buddhist Conference, Indosan Nipponji, Bodhgaya, 2002
2. “The Buddhist Jurisprudence”, Journal of XXVIII International Buddhist conference, Indosan Nipponji, Bodhgaya, 2003
3. “Humanistic Approach of Buddhism and Emperor asok’s Inscriptions”, Journal of XXIX International Buddhist Conference, Indosan Nipponji, Bodhgaya, 2005.
4. “ The Buddhist Art and Indian Cultures” Journal of XXX International Buddhist Conference, Indosan Nipponji, Bodhgaya,2005.
5. “The decline of Buddhism in India”, Journal of Religious studies, Punjab University, Patiala, 2006.
15. Have you generated any patents in the last five years? Give details.
16. Please provide a list of scholars who have qualified Ph.D under your
guidance in the last five years and the list of scholars being guided by
you at present.
Dr. Randeep Singh Parihar
Ms. Rajani Kumari
Ms.Mahender Kumar
Ms. Sonia Jasrotia
17. Have you received any award/recognition for teaching/ research /any other during the last five years. If yes, please provide details.
18. Have you made any contribution towards development/change in courses
during last five years? If yes, give details.
19. What innovations in teaching-learning process have you introduced in the last five years?
20. Give the broad areas of consultancy services provided by you during the last five years. Give details of the nature of consultancy services and finances generated.
21. In which areas will your expertise be available for consultancy services in the future ?
Buddhist Tourism in J&K
22. Have you made any contribution towards placement of students?
23. Have you contributed towards activation of alumni network?
24. Have you made any contribution towards the extension activities of the
department ? If yes, please provide details.
25. Give details of the contribution made by you towards departmental/ University activities other than teaching and research.
26. Give details of any other position held and committees served on at the
departmental and University level during the last five years.
Departmental Affair Committee
Departmental Research Committee
Departmental General Purchase Committee
Departmental Library Purchase Committee
Member, Board of Studies in Buddhist Studies
A Member of JUTA Executive
27. Any other information you may wish to add.
I have got a certificate in Awareness and Internal Audit, conducted under the aegis of Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Jammu