Pranshu Samdarshi
Pranshu Samdarshi | |
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| File:Pranshu Samdarshi.jpg Samdarshi at Nalanda University, Rajgir in 2021 | |
| Born | |
| Education | Ph.D |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
| Occupation | Assistant professor |
| Years active | 2009 onwards |
| Known for | Buddhism and philosophy |
Pranshu Samdarshi is an Indian scholar of Buddhism.[1][2][3] Presently he is serving as an assistant professor at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar India.[4] In April 2009, he was elected to a two-year term as National Secretary for SPIC MACAY.[5][6][7][8]
Early life and education
Samdarshi was born in 1983 at Bagaha, a small town in West Champaran, Bihar, India.[citation needed] His father Dinesh Bhramar is Hindi and Bhojpuri poet. After taking a bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering from CUSAT, Samdarshi completed his master's degree and MPhil from the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi.[9] He has explored the dynamic relationship between sacred feminine imagery and visualization based Buddhist Tantra practice during his PhD research at the Department of History, University of Delhi.[10] For over a decade and a half, he has received teachings on Buddhist philosophical treatises from traditional Buddhist masters.[11]
Career
Prior to joining Nalanda University in 2021, Samdarshi has served as an assistant professor at International Centre for Spiritual Studies of Amrita University, Bengaluru campus (2019-2021).[12][13][14][15] In 2017, he was invited to teach and designed courses on Buddhist studies at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Delhi, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.[16] Since 2007, he has been actively coordinating several SPIC MACAY programs of Indian Classical Music in Delhi and across India.[17]
Books and research
Research works of Samdarshi concerns the history and literature of Tantra traditions in the Himalayan regions of Indian subcontinent and Tibet.[18] He has authored two books [19][20] and published several research papers, book chapters, and reviews for journals and magazines from publications such as Routledge,[21] Cambridge University Press,[22] The Hindu Group,[23] and Delhi University Journal.[24] He has been presenting papers on historiography of Buddhist tantra through conferences and talks.[25][26] He has also done research works on Buddhism in Bihar with special focus on Champaran.[27]
References
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- ^ "Database developed by Information and Library Network Centre". vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ^ "News paper report". educationtimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Blog Report". spicmacayindia.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "eMagzine Report". apnimaati.com. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "eMagzine Report". apnimaati.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Lead article". Publication Division, Govt. of India. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Details of Authors" (PDF). University of Delhi. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Authors Profile". amazone.com. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "CV of Assistant Professor at School of Historical Studies". nalandauniv.edu.in. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Web report of program at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetam". amrita.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Web report". amrita.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Web report". amrita.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Web report". amrita.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Web document" (PDF). tibetology.net. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "List of SPIC MACAY coordinators at National level". spicmacayindia.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Authors details". www.kobo.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Author Profile". amazone.com. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Book Catelogue". goodreads.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Book Chapter details". www.routledge.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Book Review". www.cambridge.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Book Author". frontline.thehindu.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Journal Article" (PDF). du.ac.in. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Event report" (PDF). sahapedia.org. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "News Paper report". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Hindi News Paper report". jagran.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.