Week 08– Week 14 (Teaching) SEMESTER-III
2021-10-18 - 2021-12-03
7 Weeks

Week 06– Week 13 (Teaching) SEMESTER-I
2021-10-18 - 2021-12-10
8 Weeks

Diwali (Deepavali)
2021-11-04

Chhath Pooja
2021-11-10

Guru Nanak’s Birthday
2021-11-19

Reading Week SEMESTER-III
2021-12-06 - 2021-12-10
1 Week

End Semester Examinations SEMESTER-III
2021-12-13 - 2021-12-24
2 Weeks

Christmas Day
2021-12-25

Evaluation Week SEMESTER-III
2021-12-27 - 2021-12-31

Lecture: The Metropolis in the Province: Interrogating the New World by Prof R Raj Rao
2022-03-23 16:30 (Asia/Kolkata)

Field Trip to Rajgir Archaeological Sites School of Historical Studies (SHS)
2022-04-03 08:00 - 17:00
A field trip to the archaeological sites of Rajgir was conducted on 03.04.2022 by the faculty members of the School of Historical Studies. The students were educated about the following archaeological sites: Ajathasatru fort, Cyclopean wall/fortification wall of old Rajagriha city, inner rampart, chariot wheel marks site, ancient shell script site, Chorma Cave, Maniyar Math, and Swarn Bhandar Cave by this visit. They also explored, observed, and experienced various geological features of Rajgir Hills.
Practical field methods were demonstrated to understand surface archaeological finds, historical pottery, ancient script, art and architecture, military architecture, fort, fortifications and bastions. The minute details of the southern Cyclopean wall and bastions of the ancient Rajagriha city; its construction pattern, functions and issues related to its conservation and preservations were studied. The ancient chariot wheel marks on the rocky surface of Udayagiri foothills reveal the ancient trade route. The shell script inscription found at the site tells about the nature of the scripts. The Chorma cave exemplifies the types of the cave used for prehistoric habitation and succeedingly reoccupied during the historical times. The preparation of the habitation floor inside the cave indicates its being occupied by some important Buddhist/Jain monk and makes it unique among all other caves in the area. Students undertook the adventure of climbing and exploring inside the cave and learned about the formation processes related to archaeological deposits.
Ethnographic field trip to Potters workshop
Students were taken to potters’ workshops located at Giriyak road in Rajgir to experience the pottery making practices. This visit developed their ethnographic observation skills and knowledge of ceramic technology. The students keenly observed the process related to clay preparation methods and raw materials used for manufacturing the pottery. Students observed various ceramic types, technology, designs, shape, size and paintings. The furnace area was visited to learn about furnace size, types of fuel, temperature, and characteristic features of a potter’s kiln area. Overall field trip was exciting for the students to learn about the prehistoric and historic settlement patterns and ethnoarchaeology of the living communities of Rajgir and its surroundings.
Fig.1 Students visiting and learning about the Ajathasatru fort and fortification system

Classical music recital by Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt @ NU, April 26, 2022
2022-04-26 18:00
Celebration of classical music with maestro Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Padma Bhushan & Grammy awardee, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Lecture by Professor Jan E.M. Houben on “Vision and Inspiration of the Vedic Poets”
2022-04-29 11:30

Lecture by Professor Jan E.M. Houben on "Vedic mantras, Vedic language and Sanskrit, Pali and Avestan”
2022-05-06 11:30

Nalanda University Environment Week- 2022: #OnlyOneEarth
2022-06-01 00:00 - 2022-06-05 00:00
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International Yoga Day 2022: Yoga for Humanity
2022-06-21 06:45 - 20:00

Lecture by Professor Shobha Rani Dash on "Building Bridges: Cultural, Philosophical and Spiritual Linkages between India and Japan”
2022-08-08 16:00

Workshop on 'Indian Knowledge Systems - A Historical Perspective' by Dr. Raj Vedam, Faculty, Hindu University of America, USA
2023-02-03
The SBSPCR organised a One-day Workshop by Dr. Raj Vedam from the Hindu University of America, USA, on 03.02.2023. In this workshop, Dr. Raj Vedam dealt with the material from various domains to debunk the historical narrative the West propagated in the world.

SBSPCR extension lectures by Prof. Diwakar Acharya
2023-02-13 08:00 - 2023-04-18 17:00
SBSPCR conducted a series of Extension lectures by Prof. Diwakarnath Acharya, Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford as a part of the courses named ‘Sources of Indian Knowledge Tradition: Sūtra, Vārtika & Bhāṣya’ offered to the III semester students and ‘Vālmīki-Rāmāyaṇa: Textual and Thematic Study’ offered to the II semester students of M.A. in Hindu Studies (Sanātana). The lectures were conducted virtually on 13th and 14th February 2023, 17th March 2023, 12th and 18th April 2023.

Lecture Program on the Importance of Thīrthayātra in Buddhist Tradition
2023-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
The SBSPCR organised a joint academic event between Nalanda University, Rajgir, India and Dongguk University, South Korea, on February 24, 2023. The details of the speakers and the topic on which they spoke are as follows:

Prof. HWANG Soonil, D. Phil, Dean, College of Buddhism, Dongguk University
Dr. Park Cheonghwan (Ven. Jongduk), D. Phil, Director, Institute of Buddhist Culture, Dongguk University
Prof. LEE Geo Lyong, Director, Department of Integrative Medicine, Sun Moon University

SBSPCR Distinguished Lecture

Prof. Hwang Soonil delivered a Distinguished Lecture in the SBSPCR Lecture Series on November 21, 2022 (Monday) at 4.30 pm (IST) in the Mini Auditorium on the topic of ‘Concept of (Dāna) Donation Magnanimity on Buddhist Tradition’ at the Main Campus of the University.
Prof. Shobharani Dash delivered a distinguished lecture on August 8th, 2022, at the mini auditorium of the University on the topic of ‘Building bridges cultural spiritual and philosophical linkages between India and Japan’

SBSPCR Extension Lector of Professor Antonino Raffone
2023-03-11 08:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00
The School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions conducted a series of Lectures on Buddhist Cognitive Psychology for the 2nd Semester of M.A students. In Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions. Professor Anotnino Raffone took the online classes on ‘Buddhist Cognitive Psychology according to Five Aggregates (Pancakhandha) in Buddhism’ for 7 hours from March 11 to March 19, 2023.

SBSPCR Extension lectures of Prof. Pradeep Gokhale
2023-03-14 08:00 - 2023-03-15 17:00
SBSPCR conducted a series of Extension lectures of Prof. Pradeep Gokhale, Ex-Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India as a part of a Course named ‘The Philosophical Tenets of Buddhism: Mādhyamika Traditions’ offered to the 4th Semester students of M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religions. These lectures were conducted online, and Professor Gokhale delivered them on March 14th and 15th, 2023. The lectures were based on the topic of ‘Four-Fold Negation as deliberated by the Buddhist Philosopher Nāgārjuna in his text Mūlamādhyamikakārikā’. 4th-semester students and faculty members of SBSPCR physically attended the lectures. Some research scholars from the university also joined the lecture.

Educational field trip to Bodhgaya
2023-04-01 08:00 - 19:00
An educational field trip to Bodhgaya was organised on 01.04.2023 for Students by the SBSPCR. About twenty-five students and three faculty members participated in this trip.
Visit to Dungeshwari cave
The group visited Dungeshwari by taking a small hilly trail to visit the Buddhist cave temples. A brief talk on a description of the historical and cultural importance of the cave temple and the place was given to the students. After this visit, the group departed for Bodhgaya.
Mahabodhi temple and Meditation under the Bodhi tree
The group received a warm welcome at the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee reception centre. The Temple Management Committee arranged a visit to the Mahabodhi temple. Meditation under the Bodhi tree was conducted, and a group had a guided visit to the temple and its surrounding area.
Visit to Tara Temple:
The group then visited Tara Temple and Kagyu Monastery in the afternoon. A talk on the practice of Tara by the founder and head of the Tara temple, Bodhgaya, followed this. Students attentively participated in the talk and discussions.
The students were exposed to one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centres and its history, landscape, monuments, and sculptures through this trip. They also witnessed the rituals conducted by Tibetan monastics and participated in the meditations.

SBSPCR extension lectures by Prof. Haramohan Mishra
2023-04-11 08:00 - 2023-04-19 17:00
The School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions conducted a series of Extension Lectures on Kashmir Śaivism and Bodhapañcadaśīkā of Abhinavagupta which forms a module in the course ‘Comparative Readings of Religious Texts (Selections from Vaiṣvism, Śaivism and Buddhist texts) of the students of 2nd Semester of M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions. Prof. Haramohan Mishra, an exponent of the field of Kashmir Shaivism, delivered lectures on the philosophy of Kashmir Śaivism and the contribution of Abhinavagupta on 11th April 2023 and taught the text Bodhapañcadaśīkā (fifteen verses on wisdom) of Abhinavagupta on 12th and 19th April 2023. He also provided his English translations of the text Bodhapañcadaśikā to the students.

One-day Colloquium on "BIMSTEC and the Bay: Strengthening Maritime Security": July 21, 2023
2023-07-21 10:00 - 17:00

A Cultural Evening is organized at Nalanda University in collaboration with ICCR
2023-08-11 08:00 - 2023-08-12 08:00 | Sushma Swaraj Auditorium, Nalanda University

Vaishali Festival Of Democracy
2023-08-15 08:00 - 2023-08-16 17:00 | Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar

The Metaphysics Of Grammer
2023-08-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University

BIMSTEC and the Bay: Consolidating Connectivity
2023-08-25 09:45 - 17:00 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University

Phases of Light and Shadow in Medieval Bharat
2023-09-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University
