CURRICULUM VITAE Name : LALAN KUMAR JHA Address (Office) : Department of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India Nalanda-803111 Bihar (India) Phone No. 91-6112-281820 Address for Correspondence : L. K. Jha Block-B-3, Residential Complex Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Nalanda-803111 (Contact No.) : 09931361925, 08407073633 Email : lkjha_du@yahoo.co.in : lkjhannm07@gmail.com Academic Qualifications Course Board/Universities Year Div. %age a. Matric b. Inter c. Graduation d. Certificate Course in Pali Language & Literature e. Diploma in Pali Language and Literature f. P.G. g. M.Phil h. Research work Abroad i. Ph.D. Topic: A Critical Edition and Study of the Vimuttimagga j. Diploma in Tibetan Language and Literature k. Certificate of Chinese Language and Literature l. Diploma in Chinese Language and Literature B.S.E. Board, Patna L.N.M.U., Darbhanga L.N.M.U., Darbhanga Delhi University Delhi University Delhi University Delhi University Kelaniya University, Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka Delhi University Delhi University Nava Nalanda Mahavihara,Nalanda Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda 1 1980 1982 1986 1988 1989 1990 1991 1998-2000 2003 2004 2013 2015 2 nd IInd 70% 60% 50% 61% 64% 66% 72% 50% 80% 77%
Major Scholarships /Fellowships / Awards a. Got Merit Scholarship in Matric in 1981 that remain continued upto Graduation in 1984. b. Departmental Scholarship in M.Phil- in 1990 c. Qualified NET (National Eligibility Test for lectureship) being held by UGC and was awarded JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) in Paliin 1991. d. Awarded Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship for Doctoral Studies and stayed in Sri Lanka for two years for Research Work during 1998-2000. e. Acarya Buddhaghosa award for presentation of the best paper entitled: Continuation of the Alamkara Tradition: A Critical Appraisal in the Fifth Annual Conference of ISBS held at the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, on August 11-13, 2005. Technical Experience a. Completed Introduction to Personal Computer and Related Software Course from Delhi University. b. Completed Three Months Certificate Course in Windows Based Application at Metro Computer Services (Pvt.) Ltd. Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1998. c. Internet Concepts and its Application from Delhi University Computer Centre. Academic Appointments a. At present teaching in the Department of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda-803111, and Bihar as an Assistant Professor from 3 rd September, 2010 to till date. b. Ad-hoc Assistant Professor ( Full Time Lecturer) in the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 30 th July 2009 to 1 st September 2010. c. Research Associate (Full Time Lecturer) DSA of the UGC in the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi (27-10 - 2005 to 31-03-2009). d. Project Fellow (Full Time Lecturer) DSA of the UGC in the Department of the Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi (01-04 - 2004 to 26-10 - 2005). 2
e. Guest Lecturer in the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi (Academic sessions 16-07-2000 to 31-03 -2004). f. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fellow (20-02 - 1998 to 19-02 - 2000) Kelaniya University, Dalugama Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka. g. Senior Research Fellow (UGC) Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi (16-07-1994 to 15-07-1996). h. Junior Research Fellow (UGC) Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi (16-07-1991 to 15-07-1994). i. Teaching and Educational survey work for the Government of India under the project Evaluation of Adult Education Programme of NLM in Delhi as the Field Investigator and Surveyer (10-07 - 1989 to 09-07- 1990). Extra Curricular Activities a. Holder of Komal Pada in Scout b. Took part in Nehru Centenary Run and Great Freedom run held in Delhi. c. Attended White water Rafting and Ecology Awareness Programme organized by Mercury Himalayan Exploration on behalf of National Adventure Foundation and UGC in the Ganges Water from Byasi to Rishikesh. d. Successfully completed 10 days Trekking Programme conducted by Himalayan Adventure Club Kufri, Shimla Sponsored by UGC. e. Completed Specialized Yoga Course conducted at Indian Cultural Centre, Bambalapitya, Colombo from Sept. 27 to Oct. 8, 1999. f. Successfully completed Adi-Kailash Yatra starting form Dharchula, Galle,Kutti, Gunji,Jollykong, Kalapani and Navidhang etc. under Silk Route project of ASIHSS Programme of the UGC from 28 th August to 14 September 2006. g. Completed Silk Route project of Buddhist sites of Uttar Pradesh e.g. Shravasti, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Sarnath etc. from 23 to 28th February 2007. h. Took part in the excursion of the Maritime Silk Route Project form Chennai, Aricamedu to Andaman Nicobar (different Islands like Bamboo Flats, Namoo Nagar, Ross Island etc.) and Tamluk Port of Kolkata from 23 December to 3 rd January2008. i. Successfully completed education tour to Sanchi, Vidisa, Aurangabad, Ajanta & Ellora etc. from 3 rd September 2008 to 9 th September 2008. 3
j. Took part in excursion tour to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh via Guwahati Tezpur Bombdilla, Sella Top, etc. and Tawang Museum etc. from 26 th December 2008 to 2 nd January 2009. k. Successfully visited Natu La at 14,150 feet above sea level on the Old Silk Route from India to China and received the Certificate by the Garrison Commander on the September 17, 2011. l. Successfully completed Jethian Rajagir walk of 13 km. on 13 th December, 2014 for world peace. Educational Trip Abroad 1. Visited Ancient Historical sites as Harappa, Taxila etc. in Pakistan, 3 to 12 January, 2001. 2. Successfully completed educational trip to Nepal, Kathmandu, Kodari boarder and various places at Tibet like Yangtse, Sigatse,Sakya Monastery and Potala Palace at Lhasa. Membership of different Learned Bodies 1. Life member of NBT : DEL/IND/31911 2. Life member of Youth Hostel Association of India : 027-DEL 01- L045791 3. Life member of All India Oriental Conference, (2002 - till date) 4. Life member of The Indian Philosophical Congress, (2002 - till date) 5. Life member of Indian Society for Buddhist Studies, (2003 - till date) 6. Annual member of Indian History Congress, (2002 - till date) 7. Life member of Gyanapith Pathak Parivar 8. Life membership of VRI Patrika. International Conferences Attended and Paper Presented 1. Participated in the International Buddhist Conference, Indosan Nipponji (Japanese Temple) at Bodhgaya, Gaya on October 10-12, 1996 and presented the paper entitled "Buddhism: The Base of Humanism" 2. International Conference on Buddhistic Philosophy and Contemporary Issues being organised by Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Roorkee, Roorkee (at present IIT Roorkee), 13-15, November, 2000 and presented the paper "Buddhism and its Message for Universal Peace and Harmony" 4
3. Participated in the Indo-Korean International Seminar on Buddhism, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, 4-5 December-2000 and presented the paper entitled "Teachings of the Buddha: the Base of Humanism" 4. Participated in the International Conference on Buddhism and Literature, Feb. 19-22, 2001 Department of English, Banaras Hindu University & Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath and presented the paper Suffering and Desire: Factors Leading to Mahabhiniskramana and Enlightenment". 5. Participated in the International Multidisciplinary Conference on Mind and Consciousness: Various approaches, January 9-11, 2002 at IIT Kharagpur and presented the paper entitled "Well Guarded Mind: Important for a Prosperous Life" 6. Participated in the International Conclave on Buddhism & Spiritual Tourism being organized by Govt. of India at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi on Feb.17-19, 2004. 7. Participated in the International Seminar, on the theme "Pali Language and Literature: Perspective and Prospects" 17-19 th February 2005, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi and presented the paper "A study of Alamkar Tradition" 8. Participated in Interim World Philosophical Congress organized by Federation Internationale des Societies de Philosophie (FISP) Indian Philosophical Congress 81 st Session, December15-20, 2006 at Convention Centre, Delhi University, Delhi and Presented the paper The Concept of Mara in Early Buddhism 9. International Seminar on the Theme Sangitis (Buddhist Councils) Perspectives and Prospects organized by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, on February 8-10 th, 2008 and Presented the paper entitled Necessity of Sangiti 10. Attended United Nations Vesak Day Celebration on 13-17 th May, 2008 at National Convention Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam and Presented the paper Universal Co-existence, Peace and Harmony: AS Depicted in the Early Teachings of the Buddha 11. Participated in the International Seminar on the Theme Relevance of Buddhism in Human Welfare, Peace & Happiness organized by Dau Dayal Mahila (P.G.) College, Firozabad on May 9-10 th, 2009 and Presented the paper Teachings of the Buddha as the means for social welfare 5
12. International Seminar on the theme Buddhism and Globalization organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 and Presented a paper entitled Niyata Niti and Nirpeksata:An Appraisal of the Buddhist Economy in the Age of Globalization 13. International Seminar on Peaceful co-existence in Islam and Indian Religions organized by Al-Mustafa International University of Iran March 6-7 2010 and Presented the paper entitled A Buddhist Approach to Mutual Co-existence 14. International Seminar on Bhikkhuni Sangha and Its Importance in Buddhism organized by Centre for Buddhist Studies, Vishwa-Bharati, Kolkata, Bolpur- from 7 th 9 th Feb., 2014. 15. International Seminar on Peaceful co-existence in Islam and Indian Religions on the area of ethics Organized by Al-Mustafa International University of Iran, March 5-6, 2011 and Presented the paper entitled Position and Status of Ethics in Theravada Buddhism 16. Presented a paper in Pali entitled Bharat vase pacina kale abbacina kale ca tipitakassa vivecanattakam ajjhayanam in the 3 rd International Theravada Buddhist Universities Conference from 16-18 May 2013 at Mahamakut Buddhist University, 248 Salaya-Nakhoncharist Rd. Salaya, Nakhon Pathom in Thailand. 17. Presented a Paper entitled A Critical Appraisal of Vimutti (liberation) as depicted in the Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism on 25-27 April 2014 at Luther King House, Manchester, England in the International Symposium on Indian Religions. 18. Participated and presented a paper Formation of the Bhikkhuni Samgha: An Important Contribution of the Theravada Buddhism in the International Seminar on Indian Feminism organized by Jeevanodaya Shiksha Samiti, Ghazipur, U.P.( India) from 20 to 21 st September, 2014. Articles/ Papers Presented and participation in Different Seminars/Conferences 1. Presented a paper Pali Lexicography: Past and Present in a National Seminar on the theme Pali Language and Literature: Modern Perspectives being organized by the Department of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda-803111 on 18-20 March 2015. 2. Presented a paper entitled Importance of Vassavasa and Kathina Civara Dana in one day National Seminar being organized by Nava 6
Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda on the 5 th November 2014 on the theme Significance of Vassavasa and Kathina Civara Dana. 3. Participated and presented a paper entitled Consciousness in Theravada Buddhism in the 9 th Nalanda Dialogue 28 th 31 st January, 2014 at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda. 4. Participated in Purvottara Mahotsava, A Festival of North-East India organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara from 27 th to 29 th January, 2013 5. Presented the paper entitled Analysis of Sense Organ (Indriya) as Depicted in the Theravada Buddhism in the National seminar on the theme Heritage of Magadha on 12-14 February, 2012 organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Nalanda-803111. 6. Presented the paper entitled A study of Sabdalamkara Tradition in the Indian Society for Buddhist Studies in its 11 th Annual Conference, Gangtok from September 16 18, at Gangtok,Sikkim. 7. Presented the paper entitled Indelible Memories of Journey to Tawang on Purvottara Mahotsava organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara from19 to 20 January 2011. 8. Some Translations of Hsuen Tsang Particularly of Sarvastivada Abhidharma: A Quest for Connection to Nalanda in the National Seminar Organized by Nava Nalanda Mahavihara on the theme Nalanda: Icons Thought and Literature on Feb. 11-13, 2011. 9. Presented the paper Some Ethical Aspects of Theravada Buddhism in the National Seminar of Indian Association for the Study of Religions(IASR) on the theme Morality and Religion: Exploring Their Relationship organized by Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007. 10. Presented the paper Division of Buddhism in different Buddhist sects certainly the cause of its Decline but when factors of division are rectified it also acts as Unification in the National Seminar Origin and Development of Buddhist Sects: Their Cultural Identity and Cross Cultural Perspectives 6-7 th February 2009 in the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi. 11. Presented the paper Concept of Citta: An Introduction in the national seminar on the theme Mahatma Buddha Aur Unka Jivan Evam Darshan in the Department of Prachya Bhas Sansthan Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra,23-24 Oct.2007. 12. Presented the paper "Continuation of the Alankar Tradition: A Critical Appraisal" in the National Seminar organized by Deptt. of 7
Buddhist Studies in collaboration with ISBS on 11-13 August 2005. Buddhaghosa Award was conferred as it was selected the best paper presented in the section- Literary aspect of Buddhism. 13. "Propagation of Buddhism (In ancient time) in Thailand: A Historical Perspective " Indian History Congress, MJP Ruhelkhand University Bareilly, 28-30 December 2004. 14. "Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta and its Language" National Seminar Organized by Department o Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Fe. 18-19, 2004. 15. "The Rasavahiniganthi: A Historical perspective" Indian History Congress, University of Mysore, Manasgangotri, Mysore, 28-30 December 2003. 16. "The Concept of Co-existence and Buddha's Middle Path", National Seminar on Buddhism and Contemporary Issues organised by Department of Buddhist Studies (DU): March 27-28, 2003. 17. Indian History Congress, Amritsar, 28-30 Dec. 2002. ' The Uddana Gatha of the Vimuttimagga 18. All India Oriental Conference, 9-11 December, 2002, Sri Jagannath Sanskrit Visvavidyalaya, Srivihar, Puri ( Orissa), presented the paper entitled Buddhism and Its message for Universal Peace and Harmony 19. Mind and Mental Purification Through Early Buddhism, The Indian Philosophical Congress, 77 th Session (October 24-27), 2002 at M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajasthan) 20. "Understanding of Kamma in the Light of Suffering and Desire" National Seminar on the Occasion of the 4 th Buddha Mahotsava Organized by Bihar Government in collaboration with a Monastery of Karnataka, (21-22 January 2002) at Bodh Gaya. 21. "The Present Pali Version of the Vimuttimagga: A Search towards its Authenticity" in Departmental Weekly Seminar 1999. 22. The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: Base of Early Pitaka Literature" Departmental Seminar in 1997. Special Lecture:- 8
1. Delivered a Special Lecture on Takshashila University: An Overview on 8 th April 2016 at Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, JNU, Delhi. Invited Lectures 1. Special Lecture on the occasion of Celebration of 600 years of Sunethra Maha Devi Pirivena Pepiliyana, Borlesagamuwa, Sri Lanka from 25-06- 2010 to 30-06-2010 on the topic Veluvanarama to Sunethra Maha Devi Pirivena : A Continuous journey in the Service of the Dhamma 2. Took part in One day Workshop on Schools of Pali Grammar and presented a special lecture on the Bhikkhuni Samgha in NISWASS in the Bhubneshwar of Odisha on 11 th October 2014. Participation and Coordination of some sessions 1. Sixth Nalanda Dialogue Between Buddhism And Science and Commemorating 1500 years of Buddhist Logic & Epistemology Dinnaga,25-28 February 2011. Actively participated and coordinated three sessions. 2. 7 th Nalanda Dialogue on Perception, Individuation, and Identity 14 th to 17 th January2012 in Buddhism and Science. Actively participated and coordinated of four sessions. 3. 8 th Nalanda Dialogue on Philosophy and Science on the topic Language, logic and Reality 21 st to 24 th January2013. Actively participated and coordinated three sessions in the above Dialogue. Papers Published a. Bharata vasse pacina kale abbacina kale ca tipitakassa vivecanattakam ajjhayanam, in the Journal Nalanda 50,year 2015, ISSN NO.2320-7264, Regd. No.1832/70, PP. 403-411. b. A Study of Sabdalamkara Tradition in Pali, published in The Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom, ed. By B.Labh for ISBS, published by New Bhartiya Book Corporation, Prakash Deep Building, Darya Ganj, Delhi-2014, Vol.7, ISBN- 81-8315-166-3, 978-81-8315-166-5, P.128-133. c. Position and Status of Ethics in Theravada Buddhism, published in the Vijjavimutti, Academic Volume of Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore, ed. By a team of Academic Committee, Singapore-2013, ISBN-978-981-07-8574, P.194-200. d. Religion and Culture: Understanding its Relationship in the Context of Theravada Buddhism published in the Sanskritika Virasata, ed. By P)rof. Meena Gaur, publisher Rajasthan Granthagar, Sojati Gate, Jodhpur Rajasthan- 2013, 2013, ISBN- 978-81- 86103-05-3, p 304-307. 9
e. Buddhism and Jaininsm: A General view published in Buddhist studies, the Journal of Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol.XXXVI, January 2009, p.209-213. f. Present Påli version of Vimuttimagga : Is it Original? published in Dhammadesana : A Buddhist Perspective (Prof. Mahesh Tiwary Commemoration Volume), Publication Cell Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi:2008, ISBN-81-85305-19-6; p. 297-304. g. "Continuation of the Alamkara Tradition" published in "the Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom, Vol. III, by New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Kamla Nagar, ISBN- 81-8315-104-3,978-81-8315-104-3,Delhi : 2008, p. 75-80. h. Consciousness (Citta): An Introduction published in Buddhist studies, the journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol. XXXIII, 2007, p.16-29. i. Panca Kusala Dhamma published in Buddhist studies, the journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol. XXXI, March, 2007, p. 124-129. j. The Concept of Mara in Early Buddhism Buddhist studies, the journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol. XXVIII, March, 2006, p. 172-176. k. Understanding of Kamma in the light of Suffering and Desire published in Buddhist studies, the journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol. XXX, Dec, 2006, p. 115-121. l. Dhutani: The Austerity Practices: A Comparative Study, published in Buddhist studies, the journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol. XXIX, June, 2006,p. 200-208. m. "The Dhammacakkappavattanasutta and its language" Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol: XXVI February 2005, 170-174. n. "Propagation of Buddhism (In ancient time) in Thailand: A Historical Perspective " published in "the Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom, Vol. I, by New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Kamla Nagar, ISBN-81-8315-026-8, Delhi : 2005, p. 221-228 o. Buddhism and its message for Universal Peace and Harmony; Published in the Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi; Vol. XXIV, February 2004, p. 126-133. 10
p. Dhammacakkam as The Base of Early Pitaka Literature Published in the Journal of Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol. 23, 2003, p. 99-102. q.. Well Guarded Mind :Important for a Prosperous Life, The Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, Vol. XXII, November 2002,ISBN-0970-9755; p. 99-107. r. Humanistic Teachings of the Buddha published in Buddhist studies, the Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Vol.XXI, March 2002,ISBN- 0970-9755; p. 108-114. s. "Buddhism: The base of Humanism" published in the Dhammacakkam, 2002, P12-18. t. Buddha Purnimå : Påvan Punðta Parva" published in the Dhammacakkam, 2001,P.55 Workshop Attended and Acted As Resource Person of Workshop 1. Successfully participated in the Workshop on Scriptology (Sinhalese) held from 12 to 25 December 2011 organized by the Dept. of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda. 2. Took part in a workshop in the Sanskrit Dept. and successfully completed workshop on Chhanda (Prosody) from 10 th January, 2012 to 13 th January, 2012. 3. Successfully completed National Workshop on Four Facets of Bhoti in India organized by Dept. of Tibetan Studies, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed to be University) Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Nalanda 803111 (Bihar) India on 3 rd 4 th May, 2012 4. Acted a resource person and Coordinator of the Workshop on Preparation of National Eligibility Test Organized by Dept. of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda from 11 th March, 2013 to 11 th April, 2013 5. Completed successfully and passed with Grade B Workshop on Foundation Course on Buddhist Logic and Epistemology conducted by prof. V.N. Jha, being organized by the Sanskrit and Philosophy Departments of NNM, from 2 nd to 13 th Dec. 2013. 6. Successfully completed the Workshop Course on Sanskrit for Philosophy Organized by the ICPR Lucknow (UP) India from Nov.23 2015 to Dec. 5 2015 by the Course Director Prof. V.N.Jha. 11
Orientation & Refresher Course Completed i. Successfully completed UGC-ASC Centre for Professional Administrative Experience Development in Higher Education, University of Delhi sponsored Orientation Programme (OR-72) from 17 th December, 2012 to 14 th January, 2013. ii. Refresher Course- 06 th - 26 Aug. 2014 Varanasi, BHU. 1. Successfully started Departmental Library of Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi which was closed for years in the year 2010. 2. Coordinator of Workshop Preparation of NET Classes organized by Dept. of Pali, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda from 11 th March, 2013 to 11 th April, 2013. 3. Coordinator of MRC, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Nalanda from May 2011 to 31 st August 2014. Dissertation Evaluated:- Madhayantavibhaga: Eka Adhyayana of Mr. K.C.Pandey of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi- 110007, 2013. Conducted Viva-voce examination 1. As and external examiner of Reeta Gupta of JNU of the Dept. of Special Centre of Sanskrit Studies on the topic- Bharatiya Vastuvidya Ka Swarupa ( Viśvakarmavastusastram ke viśesa paripekshya mein) on 8 th April, 2016. Books Published 1. Man and the Moral Base, New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Jawahar Nagar, Delhi, 2009. 2. The Vimuttimaga: A Critical Study, Vidyanidhi Prakashan, Delhi, 2008. 3. Researches in Buddhist Studies: A Descriptive Bibliography, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, 2007. 12
4. Buddhism: A Humanistic Approach, Samyak Prakashan, Paschimapuri, Delhi-2003. Book Under-preparation Uddana Gatha of the Vimuttimagga Personal Information Father's Name : Shri Yogendra Jha Date of Birth : 22-10-1965 Nationality : Indian Date: Place: (Lalan Kumar Jha) 13