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1 CurriculumVitae Name: Father's Name: Full address: RAJESH RANJAN Date of Birth: 20/09/1968 Nationality: Dr. Nand Kishore Prasad Professor in Pali, Department of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed to be University under Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi), Nalanda , India. - Phone No (M), (R) Indian Educational qualifications: Name of School/ Year of Board/University Class/Div. & Subjects taken Exam. College Passing %age of marks 10th R.B.H.S B.S.E. Board, Patna First Hindi, Eng, Geo, B.A. (H) Nalanda 71% Eco, Math, Phy Chem, Bio, Etc. Pali (Hon's) Nalanda College Magadh University First in First class 1989 Biharsharif Bodhgaya Class 83% M.A. University of Delhi, 1993 University of Delhi, First in First class Buddhist Studies Delhi Delhi Class 71 % M.Phil.* University of Delhi, 1995 University of Delhi, First Buddhist Studies Delhi Delhi 71% Ph.D.** University of Delhi, 2000 University of Delhi, Awarded Buddhist Studies Delhi Delhi. Any other Examination UGC-NET- JRF 1993 University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Qualified Buddhist Studies UGC-NET 1995 University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Qualified Pali *Topic of the M.Phil. Dissertation: "Rayapaseniyasuya and Payasirajannasutta:A Comparative Evaluation" **Topic of the Ph.D. Thesis: "A Study of the Origin and Development of the Exegetical Literature in Pali (Up to Sixth Century AD)" 1

2 Job Profile: Designation Ph. D. Scholar Lecturer in Buddhism Lecturer (Senior Scale) Reader Professor Appointing Authority Head, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi Syndicate, Punjabi University, Patiala Syndicate, Punjabi University, Patiala Syndicate, Punjabi University, Patiala Board of Management, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda Nature of Appointment (For specific period/ temporary or Adhoc/ Regular) For specific academic sessions Regular Regular Regular System of Appointment As a JRF Ph.D. Scholar Carrier Advancement Scheme (CAS) Carrier Advancement Scheme (CAS) Carrier Advancement Scheme (CAS) Date/year of appointment & Nature of Job/ Duty Teaching & Research 13/03/2001 Teaching & Research 12/03/2005 Teaching & Research 12/03/2009 Teaching & Research Regular Open 28/10/2010 Teaching & Research Pay Scale Rs Rs Rs AGP 8000 (Revised) Rs AGP Publication Details: Monographs published in English: Exegetical Literature in Pali: Origin and Development, Vidyanidhi Prakashan, Delhi, Edited and translated manuscript in Hindi: Buddhaghosuppatti, Samyak Prakashan, New Delhi, Translated text in Punjabi Language: Dharam Darshan, Samyak Prakashan, New Delhi, (Punjabi translation of John Hick's Philosophy of Religion, jointly with Shri Vinod Kumar). Milindapanho - Punjabi translation of the Pail text Milindapanho, Jointly Edited with H. S. Pannu, Punjabi University Publication Bureau, Patiala. Articles/Research Papers Published: 1. "Buddhaghosa's Interpretation of Proper Names", Prajna Bharti, K.P. Jaiswal Research Institute, Patna,

3 2. "A Comparative Note on the Places and Characters Occurring in the Rayapaseniyasuya and Payasirajannasutta", Tulsi Prajna, Jaina Vishwa Bharti Research Journal, Ladnun, Rajasthan, "Buddhism: A Religion for Everybody", Facets of Indian Culture (G. Roth Felicitation Volume), Bihar Puravid Parishad, Patna, "The Concept of Life Slaughter in Early Buddhism", Ecological Ethics and Buddhism, International Buddhist Conference, Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple), Bodhgaya, "Towards the Identification of Ambalatthika", The World Buddhist Heritage: Perspectives and Prospects, International Buddhist Conference, Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple), Bodhgaya, "A Note on the Types of the Exegetical Literature in Pali", Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol., XX, "Buddhism and Sikhism: Some Resemblances", Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol., XXI, "Vinaya Pitaka and Animal Rights", Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol., XXII, "Buddha's Methods of Teaching and Their Relevance", Buddhist Education: Continuity and Progress, Culture and Information Press, Hanoi, Vietnam, "cks) /kez es a ijerùo dh vo/kkj.kk %,d foe'kz] " Kkuk;uh] cks) lalñfr fo'ks"kkad] Hkkx&4] vf[ky Hkkjrh; Hkk"kk laxe] y[kuå] 2008A 11. "Euthanasia: A Theravada Buddhist Viewpoint", Aging and Dying: Relevance in Buddhist Perspectives to End-of-Life Care, International Buddhist Conference, Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple), Bodhgaya, Details of M. Phil/ Ph. D. Research Guidance: (i) Research Scholars who have been awarded the Ph.D. degree: Nine Serial Number Name of the Research Scholar Title of the Thesis Year of Award 1. Nguyen Van Phung Early Buddhist and Confucian Ethics: A Study Phra Saranyu Praking A Study of the Concept of Peace in Buddhism and Its Relevance 3. Gurtej Singh Baudh Sangh ate Khalsa Panth: Tulnatmak Adhiyan Rashid Mahitab Dhammapada ate Japji de Naitik Sankalpa Tran Van Hoa A Study of the Buddhist Concept of Liberation with Special Reference to the Majjhima Nikāya

4 6. Hua Thi Thu Suong A Comparative Study of the Concept of Samadhi as Depicted in the Vimuttimagga and the Visuddhimagga 7. Lam Son Dat An Analytical Study of Inter-Religious Understanding: A Buddhist Perspective 8. Nguyen Hong Teo An Exposition of the Concept of Man and Universe in the Pañca - Nikāya: A Study Ma Singasiri The Critical Study of the Paramita 2014 (ii) Research Scholars who are working for Ph. D. degree: Seven Serial Number Name of the Research Scholar Title of the Dissertation Date of Registration 1. Ashin Khaymika A Study of the Devotional Practices in Theravada Buddhism of Myanmar and Its Impact on Myanmar Society 2. Shakya Priya Barua A Critical Study and Edition of the Sasanavamsadipa 3. Kavidhaja A Study of the Role of Ven. Candramani Mahasthavira in the Buddhist Revivalist Movement in India 4. Phra Pantapichit An Analytical Study of the Role of Buddhist Moral Practices in Sustainable Development with Special Reference to Thai Buddhist Minorities in Kedah State of Malaysia 5. Rahul Ray vuqfivd lkfgr; jlokfguh dk nsoukxjh leiknu 6. Ashin Nandavamsa A Study of the Four Ultimate Realities as Depicted in Pramatthadipani /07/ /07/ /07/2015 (iii) Research Scholars who have been awarded the M. Phil. Degree: Three Serial Number Name of the Research Scholar Title of the Dissertation 1. Lakhwinder Singh Sikh Dharam ate Buddha Dharama vic Aurat di Sthiti (Tulnatmak Adhiyan) 2. Chen Li Chuan A Study of the Buddhist Concept of Sunyata with Special Reference to the Yogacara School 3. Da Vithu A Study of the History of Buddhism in Cambodia (Up to Angakor Period) Year of Completion

5 Participation/Presentation in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops: (1) Attended XXIV International Buddhist Conference on Buddhism and Ecology, organized by Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) Bodh Gaya, in December 1999 and presented a paper titled The Concept of Life Slaughter in Early Buddhism. (2) Attended XXV International Buddhist Conference on Heritage of Buddhism, organized by Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) Bodh Gaya, in December 2000 and presented a paper titled Towards the Identification of Ambalatthika. (3) Attended National Seminar on Religious Scriptures: A Philosophical Study in Global Perspective, organized by the Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala and sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi, April, (4) Attended National Seminar on Development of Sikh Thought during 20th Century: a Brief Survey, organized by the Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, January, (5) Attended International Seminar on Contribution of Interfaith Work to Social Harmony and World Peace, jointly organized by the Department of Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Punjabi University, Patiala and World Congress of Faiths, U.K., January, (6) Attended XIII International Conference of International Association of Buddhist Studies, organized by International Association of Buddhist Studies, at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, /Thailand in December 2002 and presented a paper titled The Vinaypitaka and Animal Rights. (7) Attended National Seminar on Evolution of Indian Culture as Depicted in the Jatakas, organized by Nava Naland Mahavihara, Nalanda, March (8) Attended XXVIII International Buddhist Conference on Buddhism and Education: An Obligation to the Successors, organized by Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) Bodhgaya, in December 2003 and presented a paper titled Buddha's Methods of Teaching and Their Relevance. (9) Attended International Seminar on Guru Granth Sahib: Formation, Unique Status and Place among Scriptures, organized by the Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, Feburary, (10) Attended International Conference on Contribution of Buddhism to the World Culture, jointly organized by K.J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies, Mumbai, Otani University, Japan and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda, March (11) Attended National Seminar on Buddhism, organized by Project of History of Indian Science Philosophy and Culture, India International Centre New Delhi, March 15-17, (12) Attended National Seminar on Contribution of Nalanda to World Culture, organized by Nava Naland Mahavihara, Nalanda, at New Delhi, January, 2005 and presented a paper titled Contribution of Nalanda to Ancient Indian Religions. (13) Attended National Seminar on Religion and Ethical Concerns in the World Today, organized by the Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi university, Patiala, and sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi, February

6 (14) Attended National Seminar on Concept of Anattavada in Buddhism, organized by Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, BHU, Varanasi, March, 2005 and presented a paper titled A Note on Anattavada in the Context of Tilakkhana. (15) Attended National Seminar on Buddhism in Orissa: Past and Present organized by NISWASS, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, from September 5-6, 2005 and presented a paper titled Buddhism in Orissa: A Brief Survey. (16) Attended 66th Session of Indian History Congress held at Visva Bharti, Santi Niketan from January 2006 and presented a paper titled Ambalatthika: An Ancient Buddhist Site. (17) Attended National Seminar on Contribution of Sramana Tradition to Indian Culture & Tourism, organized by Parshwanath Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, 23th to 25th December, 2006 and presented a paper entitled "Contribution of Sramana towards the Development of Indian Tradition of Exegetical literature." (18) 0Worked as a Seminar Director in organizing National Seminar on the topic Buddhism in Punjab: Past and Present organized by Centre for Buddhist Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on March, 28-29, (19) Attended International Seminar on Sangiti: Perspectives & Prospects, organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, February, 07-09, 2008 and presented a paper titled izfke laxhfr ds vk;kstu esa lqhknz dh HkwfedkA (20) Attended XXXIII International Buddhist Conference on Aging and Dying: Relevance in Buddhist Perspectives the End-of-Life Care, organized by Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) Bodh Gaya, in 8th to 9th December 2008 and presented a paper titled Euthanasia: A Theravada Buddhist Viewpoint. (21) Attended National Seminar on Origin and Development of Buddhist Sects: Their Cultural Identity and Cross Cultural Perspectives, organized by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, 6th - 7th February, 2009 and presented a paper entitled "la?k dh,drk cuk;s j[kus es a lezkv~ v'kksd dh Hkwfedk % la?khksn vfhkys[k fo'ks"k lunhkz esaa" (22) Attended National Seminar on Relation in Linguistic, Social & Philosophical Perspective, organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University), Nalanda, 18th to 20th March, 2009 and presented a paper entitled "Inter-religious Ralations and Understanding in Buddhist Perspective." (23) Attended National Seminar on Mystical Experience and the World Religions, organized by Department of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 27th to 28th March, 2009 and presented a paper entitled "Mystical Experience in Early Indian Buddhism." (24) Attended International Seminar on Universal Message of Buddhism with Special Reference to Pail Literature organized by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi, 22th to 24th, September, 2009 and presented a paper titled vkjfehkd cks) /kez es a dez fl)kur % pqydeefohkaxlqùk ds fo'ks"k lunhkz esaa (25) Attended National Seminar on Contribution of Mahapandit Rahula Sankrityayana towards the Studies in Pail Literature and Buddhist Philosophy, 6

7 organized by Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan Pratishthan, Delhi, 21st November, 2009 and presented a paper entitled ÞHkkjrh; mpp f'k{k.k lalfkkvksa es a ikfy Hkk"kk,oa cks) lkfgr; ds vè;;u dh orzeku flfkfraß (26) Attended International Seminar on Buddhism and Globalization organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, February, 17-19, 2010 and presented a paper titled Impact of Globalization on Buddhism. (27) Attended National Seminar on Inter-relation of Sanskrit-Pali-Prakrit, organized by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi, at its Lucknow Campus on 27 th -28 th March, 2010, and presented a paper entitled Þikfy vfhkèkkuiinhfidk dk of'k Aß (28) National Seminar on "Science and Technology in Ancient India organized by Nalanda College, Biharsharif, Jan., (29) Organized and attended the National Seminar on Heritage of Nalanda: Icons and Symbol; Philosophy and Literature held from 11 th to 13th February, 2011 at Nalanda. (30) Participated in Nalanda Dialogue on the theme "Perception Individuation and Identity" organized by Department of Philosophy, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda, 14 th to 17 th January (31) Attended the Three-day National Seminar on the theme Buddhist Heritage of Magadha, organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda from 12 th to 14 th February, (32) National Workshop on Four Facets of Bhoti in India, organized by the Department of Tibetan Studies, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda, 3 rd to 4 th May, (33) Coordinated and attended the Academic Sessions at the International Buddhist Sangha Conference on the theme Contribution of Buddhist Saṅgha to the 21 st Century at the Buddha Smriti Park, Patna, Bihar, India held from 5 th to 7 th January, His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurated the Conference. (34) Attended the National Seminar on Role of Religions in the Personality Development organized by Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University Patiala on January 22-23, 2013 and presented a paper entitled The Buddhist Way to Personality Development. (35) Attended the International Conference on Buddhist Heritage of Odisha: Situating Odisha in the Global Perspective from 1 st to 3 rd February, 2013 at Udayagiri, Odisha. (36) Attended the 3 rd International Theravada Buddhist Universities Conference One Day conference on the theme Buddhist Education, Life Education from 16 th to 19 th May, 2013 organized by Mahamukut Buddhist University, Nakhon Pathon, Thailand. (37) Attended the One Day conference on the theme Developing the Buddhist Pilgrimage (Circuits) in India on 31 st May, 2013 organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India at India International Centre Annexe, New Delhi. Odisha. 7

8 (38) Participated in the Bauddha Mahotsava jointly organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda & Help Tourim, Siliguri, West Bengal, held from 16 th to 19 th December, 2013 at Pelling, Sikkim, India. (39) Participated in the 9 th Nalanda Dialogue on Science and Philosophy on the theme Philosophical and Scientific Models of Understanding Consciousness organized by the Department of Philosophy, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda from January, (40) Participated in Purvottara Bauddha Mahotsava organized by the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda from February, (41) Participated in the One Day Seminar on the theme Significance of Vassavasa and Kathina Civara Dana organized by the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda on 5 th November, (42) Participated in National Seminar on Pali organized by the Mahabodhi Society of India, on 20 th to 21 st November, Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Organized: 1. Organized Seminar on the topic Buddhism in Punjab: Past and Present on March 28-29, 2006 under the aegis of Centre for Buddhist Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala. 2. Organized Seminar on the topic Socially Engaged Buddhism: Its Concept, Development & Position in Buddhist World on March 31- April 01, 2007 under the aegis of Centre for Buddhist Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala. 3. Organized Seminar on the topic Heritage of Nalanda: Icons and Symbols; Thoughts and Literature on February 11-13, 2011 under the aegis of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda. Orientation/Refresher Courses Attended: Participated in the 69 th Four-week Orientation Programme from 10th August to 6th September 2004 organized by the UGC-ASC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Participated in Three-week Refresher Course in Classical and Modern Indian Languages from 5th December to 25 December 2007 organized by the UGC- ASC, Punjab University, Chandigarh. Participated in Three-week Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in Women's Studies from 27th October to 17 November 2009 organized by the UGC-ASC, Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, University of Delhi, Delhi. Minor /Major Research Projects Undertaken: 8

9 Completed Major Research Project titled "An Analytical Study of the Buddhavamsa and Its Atthakatha" granted by the UGC in the year Books Reviewed: 1. Numerical Discourses of the Buddha, Trans. by Nanaponik Thera & Bhikkhu Bodhi, published in The Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXII, A Jaina Perspective on the Philosophy of Religion by Arvind Sharma, published in The Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXIV, Sunyata; The Essence of Mahayana Spirituality by Motilal Pandit, published in The Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXIV, Meditation, Mind & Patanjali Yoga by Swami Bhaskarananda, published in The Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXV, Awards/Scholarships/Grants/Distinctions: 1. First Position in B.A. (Hon's.). 2. National Scholarship in M.A. 3. University Gold Medal for getting first in first class in M.A. Buddhist Studies. 4. NET JRF Examination in Buddhist Studies NET Examination in Pali Study and Travel Grant by ICHR for Ph.D. 7. Travel Grant from Punjabi University, Patiala for attending IABS Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand. 8. Publication Grant from ICHR for publication of the Ph.D. Thesis. Special Academic Honours: Maharshi Badrayana Vyas Samman, 2006, conferred by the President of India. Guru Kashi Award , conferred by the Punjabi University Guru Kashi College, Damdam Sahib, Bhatinda, Punjab. Foreign Visits: 1. Visited Bangkok, Thailand to attend the 13 th International Conference of International Association of Buddhist Studies, December Visited Hanoi, Vietnam to attend United Nations Vesakh Day, Visited Thailand to attend the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations, held from 12 th to 14 th May,

10 4. Visited Taiwan to attend the First Conference of the Asian Buddhist Forum on the theme Buddhist Canon(s) and Early Mahayana Buddhism organized the Asian Buddhist Forum at National Taiwan University, Taipei from 9 th to 10 th December, 2011 and presented a paper titled Mahakaccana and His Contribution in the Formation of the Theravada Buddhist Canon. 5. Visited Thailand to attend the 10 th Anniversary Celebration of United Nations Day of Vesak, May 21-22, Visited Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam to attend the 11 th Anniversary Celebration of United Nations Day of Vesak, Visited Thailand to attend The 12th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebration, May 27-30, 2015 Memberships of Professional Organizations/Learned Bodies: 1. Life member (LM ) of Indian Association for Buddhist Studies, India. 2. Life member (LM ) of Indian History Congress, India. 3. Life member of All Indian Oriental Conference, India. Academic Administration and Management: 1. Coordinator, UGC Centre for Buddhist Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala (2007 to 2009). 2. Head of the Department, Department of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalannda from to Dean Academic, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda, Nalanda from till date. 4. Member (Director s Nominee), Academic Council, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda. 5. Member (Director s Nominee), Planning & Monitoring Committee, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda. 6. Member, Board of Management, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda, Nalanda. Administrative Experience: Assisted Hon ble Director, NNM, Nalanda in the following: 1. In preparation of Revised MoA & Rules and Regulations of the Nava Nalanda Mahaviahra as per UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations 2010 and in getting it approved by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi as well as by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India which was finally registered in the office of the Director General of Societies, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2. In formulation of Research Regulations of the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda and also in getting the same implemented. 10

11 3. In formulation of the 12 th Five Year Plan of the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda. 4. In all the matters related to the Deemed to be University Status of the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda. 5. In drafting the monographs and preparing the presentations related to the Deemed to be University Status of the Nava Nalanda Mahaviahra presented before the various Committees from time to time. 6. In preparation of agendas and drafting the minutes of the various committees/councils/board/society, like, Finance Committee, Academic Council, Board of Management, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda Society, etc. since the year In convening the 1 st & 2 nd Convocations of the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed to be University) held on 28 th June, 2011 and 17 th September, 2012 respectively at Ravindra Bhawan, Patna. Rajesh Ranjan 11

CURRICULUM VITAE. 7. Pay Scale: Rs.15,600 39,100, GP (to be revised)

CURRICULUM VITAE. 7. Pay Scale: Rs.15,600 39,100, GP (to be revised) CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Full Name: DR. SHIV BAHADUR SINGH 2. Father s Name: Late Raj Kumar Singh 3. Date of Birth: 9 th January, 1954 4. Permanent Address: At & P.O. Rajandih, Distt. Rohtas 5. Present Address: