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20005 - till date: Associate Professor, Department
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a Universsity of Delhhi.
1996 - 2005: Assistant
A Proofessor, Deppartment off Buddhist Studies,
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1990 -1996: Ad
d-hoc Assisstant Professsor, Departm
ment of Budddhist Studiies, Universsity of Delhhi.
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Administrative Assignments
1999-2002 and from 2010- 2012: Deputy Superintendent (Examination) for Annual Examination
of M. A. Course.
1992-1998 & 2010-2012: Admission In-charge, M. A. and M. Phil. Course.
1992-1998: Seminar Convener of Departmental Weekly Seminar.
Research Guidance
Supervision of awarded Doctoral Thesis
1. Hung, Ton Ngoc. 2018. Meditation in Tien Tai Tradition: A Philosophical Review
University of Delhi (Date of Registration 30.01.2014) .
2. Lin, Zhao. 2018. The Concept of Merit and Development of Buddhist Charity in China
(Since 1949 C.E.) University of Delhi (Date of Registration 30.01.2014).
3. Daw Nimala. 2015. An Evaluation of Significant Meditation Techniques in Myanmar
(1850-2000). University of Delhi (Date of Registration 03.05.2011).
4. Daw Yuzana Nani. 2015. Emotion: A Theravāda Perspective. University of Delhi (Date
of Registration 03.05.2011).
5. Yin Zhao. 2015. Ullambana Festival: A Case Study of The Beijing Region. University of
Delhi (Date of Registration 09.12.2011).
6. Nguyen, Dac Sy. 2013. The Buddhist Doctrine of Buddha Nature in the Light of
Upanisadic thought. University of Delhi.
7. Chang, Kew Wen. 2010. The Buddhist Doctrine of Parinama (Transference of Merit) in
Modern Perspective. University of Delhi.
8. Tran, Thi Quy. 2010. Dharmagupta Vinaya (Si-Fan-Lu) and its Influence in the Chinese
and Vietnamese Monastic life. University of Delhi.
9. Vo, Mong Doc Lap. 2010. Buddhist Epistemology With Special Reference To Dignaga
And Dharmakirti. University of Delhi.
10. Truong, Thi Kim Chi. 2010. Thought And Practice Of Lin-Chi Chan In China: A Critical
Anylysis. University of Delhi.
11. Tran, Thi Nhu Thien. 2010. Filial Piety And The Moral Criticism Of Monastic Buddhism
In China (From Later Han To T'ang Dynasty). University of Delhi.
12. Nguyen, Trong Tri. 2010. The Origin And Development Of Devotional Buddhism In
China. University of Delhi.
13. Anant. 2009. Shingon Philosophy In Modern Perspective: An Evaluation. University of
Delhi.
14. Le, Thi Quy. 2008. Evaluation And Development Of Manjusiri Cult In India And
Abroad. University of Delhi.
15. Huynh, Thi Lyly. 2008. A Critical Evaluation Of Maitrya Cult In Chinese Buddhism.
University of Delhi.
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16. Bui, Thi Thu Thao. 2008. A Study of Various Social Issues And Their Solutions As
Reflected In Samutta Nikaya. University of Delhi.
17. Singh, Jagbir. 2008. Cheen Mein Baudh Samgha Evam Rajya Ke Sambandha: Ek
Mulyankan (386 A.D. To 1911 A.D). University of Delhi.
18. Tran, Thi Lien. 2007. Buddhist Education In Vietnam In Historical Perspective.
University of Delhi.
19. Huynh Ngoc Hien. 2007. The Concept of Equality In Buddhism: A Comparative Study
Of The Pali Canon And the Mahayana Sutras. University of Delhi.
20. Le, Bich Son. 2006. An Analytical Study Of The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Cult In China.
University of Delhi.
21. Ha, Thi Thanh Phuong. 2005. A Study Of The Concepts Of Democracy, Liberty And
Equality In Buddhist Literature. University of Delhi.
22. Tran, Kim Phuong. 2005. Origin And Development Of Vietnamese Pure Land Sect.
University of Delhi.
23. Nguyen, Dinh Nam. 2005. A Historical Survey Of Vietnamese Buddhism During Ly-
Tran Dyanasties (10th To 14th Centuries A.D.). University of Delhi.
24. Tran, Thi My Hanh. 2005. An Analytical Study Of The Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita
Sutra In The Light Of Pali Sutta Pitaka. University of Delhi.
25. Chau, Le Thi My. 2004. Social Thought of Buddhism: A Modern Perspective. University
of Delhi.
26. Nguyen, Cong Thinh. 2004. An Investigation Into The Central Philosophy Of The
Huayan Sutra. University of Delhi.
27. Le, Thi My Chau. 2004. The Social Thought Of Buddhism: A Modern Perspective.
University of Delhi.
28. Shekhar, Parmita. 2003. A Study Of Heretical Views As Presented In The Agamas
(Chinese) And The Nikayas (Pali). University of Delhi.
29. Dang, Thi Mong Thuy. 2003. A Study Of The Buddhist Concept Of Environment In The
Nikayas. University of Delhi.
30. Vo, Thi Hong Nga. 2001. An Analytical Study Of The Nature And Status Of Women In
The Teachings Of The Buddha. University of Delhi.
31. Le, Cong Thuan. 2000. A Comparative Study Of The Doctrine Of Saddharama-Pundrika-
Sutra And The Pali- Nikayas. University of Delhi.
32. Sharma, Anita. 1997. Statistical Study Of The Contribution Of Six Mahanagaras To The
Development Of Early Buddhism. University of Delhi.
33. Sumanasiri, Ven Gallelle. 1996. Interaction Between Buddhism and Confucianism In
China: From 1st To 9th Century A.D. University of Delhi.
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Abhidharmkosa Bhasyam
7. Ha, Thi Thanh Phuong.2000. The Role and Place of Nalanda Mahavihara in The
History of Buddhism.
8. Trinh, Ngoc Bach.2000. Pure Land: An inquiry into Devotional Buddhism in
China and Vietnam.
9. Lee, Kun Jun.2000. An Investigation into the Buddhist Predicative Terms of the
Vajracchedica Prajaparmita Sutra.
10. Singh,Ravinder. 2001. Maurya Evam Gupt Kaleen Bauddh Dharm : Ek
Tulnatmak Sameeksha.
11. Le, Huu Hung.2001. An Analytical Study of the Fundamental Doctrines of the
Fa-Xiang School of Buddhism in china.
12. Nguyen, Thi Gam.2001. Spread and Development of Buddhism in China During
the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 to 534 ).
13. Nguyen, Thi Thao. 2001. Buddhist Monasticism in Vietnam.
14. Bui, Thi Thu Thao.2001. The five Buddhist Precepts and Five Confucian Norms:
A Comparative Study.
15. Truong, Dinh Nha.2001. An Analytical Study of the Fang-Pien in the Lotus Sutra.
16. Nguyen, Xuan Dinh.2001. A Comparative Study of the Concept of Upaya-
Kausalya as Depicted in the Pali Nikayas and the Mahayana sutras.
17. Huynh, Thi Ly Ly.2003. Maitriya Buddha in Chinese Buddhism: An Analytical
Study.
18. Le, Bich Son.2003. A Study of the Role and Place of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in
Chinese Buddhism.
19. Anant.2003. Advent and Development of Shingon Sect of Buddhism in Japan.
20. Nguyen, Trong Tri.2004. A Study of the Interpretation and Practice of Nien-Fo in
Chinese Buddhism.
21. Truongt, Thi Kim Chi.2004. A Study of the Rise and Development of the Lin-Chi
Sect of Ch'an in China.
22. Nguyen, Van Nam.2004. A Critical Analysis of the Master Chu Hung's
Interpretation of the Sramanera's Precepts.
23. Hoang, Trong Sang.2004. The Faith in Nikaya.
24. Nguyen, Dac Sy.2004. The Importance of Buddha Nature in the Thought of
Chinese Buddhist Schools.
25. Tran, Thi Nhu Thien.2004. A Critical Study of the Context of Fo-Shuo-Fu Mu-
En-Zhong-Nan-Bao-Jing.
26. Tran, Thi Quy.2005. A Study of Vinaya School in China.
27. Vo, Mong Doc Lap.2005. Dinnaga's System of Epistemology: An Analytical
Study.
28. Le, Thi Quy.2006. Origin and Development of Manjusri Bodhisattva in
Mahayana Sutras.
29. Kew, Wen Chang.2007. An Analysis of the Buddhist doctrine of Transference of
Merit.
30. Tran, Ba Dung.2008. Influence of Amita Cult on Chinese Buddhism.
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31. Nguyen, Tan Loi.2008. The concept of Bodhicitta in Mahayana Buddhism: An
Appraisal.
32. Thi, Thanh Suong.2008. Sociological Connotation of the Basic Buddhist
Precepts.
33. Yin Zhao.2010. Influence of Indian Culture on the Ullambana Service of Chinese
Buddhism.
34. Singh, Manjeet.2011. Cheeni Yatrion Dwara Varnit Uttar Bharat Me Baudh Dharm ki
Dasha- Ek Mulyankan.
35. Nguyen, Thi Minh Hanh.2012. Contours of Zen in the Lankavatara Sutra.
36. Ton, Ngoc Hung.2012. Meditation in T’ien T’ai Tradition with Special Reference to
Moho Chikuan.
37. Kumar, Sunil. 2012. The Panacea of Euthanasia in Buddhism.
38. Yadav, Neeraj.2013. A Historical Account of Buddhism in Mathura.
39. Yin, Zhao.2013.The Buddhist Philanthropic Activities of Mainland China in Modern
Times.
40. Huynh,Van Anh Vo.2013.Doctrine of Mind in Fa Hsiang School of Buddhism.
41. Ngo, Nguyen Thi 2015. Pure Land Buddhism: A Popular Way of Buddhist Practice in
Vietnam.
42. Aggarwal, Rita, 2016. The Establishment and Development of Nuns order in China : A
Critical Analysis (From 5th to 9th Century).
43. Pankaj Jha, 2019
44. Shravan Kumar 2019
45. Durgesh Pandey 2019
46. Sandeep Nirwal 2019
Ngo, Nguyen Thi Pure Land Buddhism: A Popular Way of Buddhist Practice in Vietnam
University of Delhi (Date of Registration 16.11.2016)
Erra Shree, Aparna Revival of Chinse Buddhism after Cultural Revolution University of Delhi (
Date of Registration 21.10.2016)
Aggrawal, Rita In the Quest of Dharma: Xuan zang's Spiritual Journey to India University of
Delhi ( Date of Registration 24.10.2016)
1. Rana, R K., 2018. Medical Practices in India as Recorded by the Chinese Traveler Yijing.
(Edited by Mishra, Ranjana), In Ancient Indian Medicine, Jaipur, India. ISBN: 978-81-
922830 1-2.
2. Rana, R K., 2017. Upaya. (Edited by Sharma, Arvind),Springer Encyclopedia of Indian
Religions, Springer (India) Pvt. Limited, India. ISSN: 978-94024-0853-9, 2017.
3. Rana, R K., 2017. Samantabhadra. (Edited by Sharma, Arvind), Springer Encyclopaedia
of Indian Religions, Springer (India) Pvt. Limited, India. 978-94024-0853-9, 2017.
4. Rana, R K., 2017.Aryadeva. (Edited by Sharma, Arvind),Springer Encyclopedia of
Indian Religions, Springer (India) Pvt. Limited, India. 978-94024-0853-9, 2017.
5. Rana, R K., 2017. Bodhidharma.(Edited by Sharma, Arvind),Springer Encyclopedia of
Indian Religions, Springer (India) Pvt. Limited, India. 978-94024-0853-9, 2017.
6. Rana, R. K. 2013. Buddhist Meditation. The Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom, Volume 6, B.
Labh (Ed.), New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi –
110002, ISBN 81-8315-209-0-978-81-8315-209-9, 2012, p58-p64.
7. Rana, R. K. 2011. Buddhist Response towards Global Warming. Buddhist Studies.
Volume XXXVIII.
8. Rana, R K. 2010. Royal Patronage and Buddhist Councils. Buddhist Studies. Volume
XXXVII: 46-50.
9. Rana, R K. 2009. Fazang and the Round Teaching of Huayan Buddhism. Buddhist
Studies. Volume XXXVI: 112-120.
10. Rana, R K. 2008. Nalanda and the Tantrik Tradition in China. In Contribution of
Nalanda to World Culture, ed. Rabidra Panth, 36-43. Bihar: Nava Nalanda Mahavihar,
Nalanda.
11. Rana, R K. 2007. Interactions between Buddhism and Daoism during the Medieval
Period. Buddhist Studies, Volume XXXI: 45-58.
12. Rana, R K. 2007. Dharma and Dao: Some Interactions between Chinese Chan and
Daoism. In Dharma and Abhidharma, ed. K Sankaranarayana, K Mahadevan, R Panth
and M Yoritomi, 423-436. Bombay: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd.
13. Rana, R K. 2006. Spirituality and its Relation to Peace. In Proceedings of the conference
organized in Commemorative International Academic Conference for the 60th
Anniversary of Wonkwang University on Way of Life and Peace on Age of Great
Opening, ed. Jung, Gab-won, 70-82. South Kora: Wonkwang University, South Korea.
27.10.2006.
14. Rana, R K. 2006. Aspects of Buddhist Literature in China. Buddhist Studies. Volume
XXX: 22-32.
15. Rana, R K. 2005. The Hua-yen Doctrine of Dharmadhatu. In Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom,
ed. B Labh, 106-120. Delhi: New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi.
16. Rana, R K. 2005. Concept of Sudden Enlightenment in Chan Buddhism. In Ocean of
Buddhist Wisdom, ed. B Labh, 95-105. Delhi: New Bharatiya Book Corporation.
Other Publications (Edited works, Book reviews, Festschrift volumes, etc.)
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1. Rana, R. K. (co-edited), 2006. Buddhist Studies. Vol. 30.
2. Rana, R. K. 2007. Expansion of Buddhism in China. In A Text Book of the History of
Theravada Buddhism, ed. K T S Sarao and A K Singh, 64-76. Delhi: Department of
Buddhist Studies.
3. Rana, R. K. 2005. Chinese Travelers description of Purity in Ancient Indian Monastic
Life. In India's Perception through Chinese Travelers, ed. Ravindra Panth, 55-60. Bihar:
Nava Nalanda Mahavihar, Nalanda, Bihar.
4. Rana, R. K. 2003. An Investigation into the Spirit of Fang-bian (Skillfulness) in Chinese
Buddhism. In Buddhism in Global Perspective, Vol. II, ed. K Sankaranarayana, R Panth
and Ichijo Ogawa, 103-119.Somaiya Publications, Bombay New Delhi.
5. Rana, R. K. 2003. Manchuguo. In A Text Book of Modern History of China and Japan,
ed. KTS Sarao, 435-436. Delhi: Guild Publishers.
6. Rana, R. K. 1995. Expansion of Buddhism in China. In A Text Book of the History of
Theravada Buddhism, ed. KTS Sarao, 78-88. Delhi: Department of Buddhist Studies.
7. Rana, R. K. 1994. Manchuguo. In Adhunik Japan Ka Itihas, ed. K. T. S. Sarao, 255-259.
Delhi: Guild Publishers.
Conference Organization/ Presentations
Participation as Paper/Poster Presenter
1. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2018 . Baudh Dharm ke patan me Bhakti Andolan ki Bhumika. Two
day national seminar, organized by Department of Hindi, Shambhu Dayal Snatkottar
Mahavidyalaya, (Ghazibad), C. C. University of Meerut, held from 5th-6th October, 2018.
2. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2018.Some Facets of Tathagatagarbha (Buddha Nature) Doctrice.
18th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Buddhist Studies, organized by Department
of Philosophy, University of Kalyani, held from 28th-30th September, 2018 at Kalyani
(West Bengal).
3. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2018. Buddhist Education For the Common Masses: With Special
Reference to Bian wen. Three Day National Seminar on "Buddhist Education and
Universal Responsibility" organized by NavNalanda Mahavihara held from 15th-17th
February, 2018.
4. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2017. The Five Stages of Realization in the Triṃśikā: An Overview.
17th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Buddhist Studies, Sanchi University of
Buddhist-Indic Studies, held from 13th-15th October, 2017, at Barla, Madhya Pradesh.
5. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2017. Thought and Practice in Chinese Tiantai Tradition: Some
Reflections. International Conference on "Buddhism: Traditions, Ideologies, and
Dissent", organized by Gautam Buddha University held from 7th - 9th September,2017
Greater Noida.
6. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2017. Ambedkar and His Struggle for Social Justice. Two-Day
International Conference on "The Relevance of Dr. Ambedkar's Thought in
Contemporary India" organized by Department of Buddhist Studies & Department of
Political Science, Shyam Lal College (Eve.), University of Delhi, held from 14th -15th
February, 2017, at ARC Auditorium, ILLL, University of Delhi, Delhi.
7. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2017. Medical Practices in India As Recorded by the Chinese
Traveler Yijing. Two-day ICHR Sponsored National Seminar on'Ancient Indian History
on Surgery and Medicine' organized by Department of History, Shri M.D. Shah Mahila
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College of Arts & Commerce, S.N.D.T Women's University, held on 5th & 6th January,
2017, at Mumbai.
8. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2016. Rendering of the Buddhist Texts into Chinese: Some Aspects of
the History of Translation. 16th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Buddhist
Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, held from 21st-23rd October, 2016, at Patiala,
Panjab.
9. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2015. Gender Equality: With Special Reference to Buddhism. 15th
Annual Conference of Indian Society of Buddhist Studies, Jaina Viswa Bharati
University, Rajasthan, held from 12th -14th December, 2015, at Ladnun, Rajasthan.
10. Rana, Ram Kumar, 2015. Some later Developments in the Law of Causation, National
Seminar on the Theme of Pali language and literature: Modern Perspective, Nava
Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed to be University) Nalanda, held from 18th-20th March,
2015, at Nalanda, Bihar-803111, India.
11. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2015. Special lecture on the Some observation on the travels of Xuan
Zang in India, delivered at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, (Deemed to be University)
Nalanda, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, held on 12th February, 2015, at
Nalanda, Bihar- 803111, India.
12. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2015. Special lecture on the Introduction and Spread of Buddhism in
China, delivered at Arya Mahila P.G. College, held on 20th April, 2015, at Varanasi.
13. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2014. Formation of Buddhist Canon in China: In Historical Perspective,
Paper Presented at the International Conference organized by Centre for Study of
Religion & Society (CSRS) India Foundation, New Delhi and Sanchi University of
Buddhist-Indic Studies Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, held from, February 28- March 2, 2014,
at New Delhi.
14. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2014. The Nature of Early Buddhism as Depicted in the Chinese Historical
Records (Based on the Chinese Sources of South Asian History in Translation by HP Ray and
Published by the Asiatic Society, Calcutta), Paper Presented at the International Conference
organized by Deen Dayal Upadhayaya College, University of Delhi, held from, February
21-23, 2014, at New Delhi.
15. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2013. Nian Fo: The Essence of Pure Land Practice, Paper Presented at
the National Conference organized by Indian Society for Buddhist Studies held from,
August 9-11, 2013, organized by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi and ISBS, at
Agartala, Tripura.
16. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2012. Socially Engaged Activities of the Sangha in Tang China,
Paper Presented at the national Conference organized by Indian Society for Buddhist
Studies held from, November 2-4, 2012, organized by Doon University, Dehradoon,
Uttrakhand.
17. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2012. Dissemination of Buddhism in Tang China: A Retrospection,
Paper Presented at the International Conference on Introspection on Buddhist traditions
held from September 7-9, 2012 organized by Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida,
UP, India.
18. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2012. Buddhist Heritage of Magadha, February 12 – 14, 2011,
Nalanda, Bihar, India.
19. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2011. Buddhist Linkages in South and South-east Asia: Perspective
and Prospects. Paper Presented at the International Conference on Indian Buddhist
monks and the formation of Buddhism in Vietnam, October 7 – 9, 2011, Delhi, India.
20. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2011. Heritage of Nalanda: Icon and Symbols, Thought and
Literature. Paper Presented at the National Conference on Impact of Nalanda Tradition
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on Faxiang School, February 11 – 13, 2011, Nalanda, Bihar, India.
21. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2010. Buddhist Response towards Global warming. Paper Presented
at the International Conference on Buddhism and Globalization, February 17 – 19, 2010,
Delhi, India.
22. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2009. Origin and Development of Buddhist Sects in China. Paper
Presented at the National Conference on Origin and Development of Buddhist Sects:
Their Cultural Identity and Cross Cultural Perspectives, February 6 – 7, 2009, Delhi,
India.
23. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2008. Buddhist Councils and Royal Patronage: In Indian Context.
Paper Presented at the International Seminar on the theme "Sangiti (Buddhist Councils):
Prospective and Perspective" held from February 10-12, 2010 organized by Department
of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi.
24. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2006. Spirituality and its Relation to Peace. Paper Presented at the
International Academic Conference for the 60th Anniversary, October 27, 2006,
Wonkwang University.
25. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2006. Chan Thought and Art. Paper Presented at the International
Symposium on Cultural Inter Flow India and Korea, Buddhism, Philosophy and Art,
October 31, 2006, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
26. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2006. An Analysis of the Chinese Traveler’s Account of Buddhism
in Punjab. Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Buddhism in Punjab: past and
present, March 28 -29, 2006, Centre for Buddhist Studies, Guru Gobind Singh
Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India.
27. Rana, Ram Kumar. 2006. Dharma and Tao: Some Interaction Between Chinese Chan and
Taoism. Paper Presented at the International conference on Dharma and Abhidharma,
March 6th -9th, 2006. Jointly Organized by K J Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies,
Mumbai, Department of Philosophy, Mumbai University, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara,
Bihar and Shuchin University, Kyoto, Japan.
Workshops
1. Rana, R.K.Rana. "Hua yen school of Buddhism" Workshop organized by the ICPR
Center for Buddhist Studies, Department of Philosophy, Jadavpur University at Calcutta
held on 24-26 June, 2013.
2. Rana, R.K.Rana. "Tien t'ai school of Buddhism" Workshop organized by the ICPR
Center for Buddhist Studies, Department of Philosophy, Jadavpur University at Calcutta
held on 24-26 June, 2013.
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