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 (Asia/Kolkata)
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

Distinguished Lecture on Reimagining Bharatiya Itihasa
2023-09-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University

SBSPCR extension lectures by Prof. Arindam Chakraborty:
2023-10-17 08:00 - 2023-11-18 17:00
SBSPCR conducted a series of Extension lectures by Prof. Arindam Chakrabarti, Nirmal and Augustina Mattoo, Endowed Chair, Indic Humanities, Department of Philosophy, Stony Brook University (SUNY) and Professor of Philosophy in Hawaii University on the topic ‘Philosophy of Bhāgavatapurāṇa’ as a part of the course titled ‘Introduction to Purāṇas: Agnipurāṇa, Viṣṇupurāṇa & Bhāgavatapurāṇa’ offered to the first semester students of M.A., Hindu Studies (Sanātana). The lectures were conducted online on 17th Oct. 2022 & 11th and 18th Nov. 2022.

Distinguished Lecture on Bharat's Foreign policy in a changing World
2023-11-06 16:30 - 20:00 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University

Educational field trip to Nalanda
2023-11-12 07:30 - 17:00
An educational field trip to Nalanda was organised on Saturday, 12th November 2022, for the 3rd Semester students of SBSPCR. Students and faculty members were picked up from the Interim Campus and their respective hostels, and the trip left from the NU main campus around 7:30 am.
The group reached the temple of Rukmini Sthan, and a brief description of the artistic importance of the specific stylistic image of the Buddha was given to the students. After this visit, the group departed for the Nalanda Museum. After the museum visit, the group departed for the visit to the ruins of Nalanda. The students had a guided visit around various sites and the surrounding area of Nalanda ruins.
The purpose of this trip was to give the students exposure to a contextualised understanding of Buddhist art, architecture, and the associated ritualistic and meditative practices that happened in the vicinity of ancient Nalanda and its surroundings. During this trip, students were exposed to one of the most important ancient seats of learning, its history, landscape, monuments, and sculptures. They also participated in the enriching talks and insightful discussions.

Transition Towards Net Zero Future
2023-12-01 08:00 - 2023-12-02 17:00

Crafts Demonstration and Awareness Workshop from 19-01-24 to 21-01-24
2024-01-19 12:30 - 2024-01-21 16:00

Nalanda University, in collaboration with SPIC Macay, organised a folk dance (Purulia Chhau) recital by Shri Tarapad Rajak and his troupe on 31 January 2024
2024-01-31 17:30 | Sushma Swaraj Auditorium, Nalanda University

Nalanda University, in collaboration with SPIC-MACAY, organised a flute recital by maestro Pt. Rajendra Prasanna, accompanied by Pt. Lalit Kumar on Tabla on 6 February 2024.
2024-02-06 18:30 | Sushma Swaraj Auditorium, Nalanda University

Symposium on Restoring What is Lost: Heritage, Architecture and Culture
2024-02-09 14:00 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University

Lecture by Prof. Alain Desoulieres from February 19-21, 2024 in the School of Languages and Literature/Humanities, Nalanda University
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-21
Eminent Scholar Prof. Alain Desoulieres (Retd from INALCO, Paris) lectures from February 19-21, 2024 in the School of Languages and Literature/Humanities on the following topics:

The case of Virgil’s Aeneid epics in Latin: Roman Tradition and Translation.
The Adaptation of Dido and Aeneas from Homer to Virgil
Virgil’s Aeneid : Mythology and Iconographic Tradition related Dido and Aenas
Virgil adapted in Contemporary European Languages: Os Lusiadas by Camões
Virgil adapted in Contemporary European Languages : O vaticinio do Swârga by Ave Cleto Afonso

Video Link :
Day 1 – https://youtu.be/3or1JoES-dM
Day 2 – https://youtu.be/K-y9bdwlKo4
Day 3 – https://youtu.be/WLPcWGOLkqc
Day 4 – https://youtu.be/0OcEoPkvygY

Workshop on Just Transition Towards Circular Economy and Sustainability
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-23

A National Workshop on Evaluation and Validation of Translation
2024-03-11 - 2024-03-13

Distinguished Lecture on "The Transcontinental Movements of ‘The Immoveable One’: Acala Images in India and Abroad"
2024-03-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University

Lecture by eminent scholar Prof. Mouloud Madoun from ESSEC, Paris
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-16

6th Edition Bodh Gaya Global Dialogues 2024
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar

Lecture by International Expert Professor Oliver Arifon.
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-05

Nalanda University is organizing a Yoga workshop in collaboration with Kaivalyadhama on April 10, 2024 (Wednesday) at 5 pm
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Mini-Auditorium, Nalanda University
