MGNIRSA

Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA) was established by Dr. D. Swaminadhan Research Foundation (DSRF) in 1995 to fulfill the objectives. The proposal for establishing MGNIRSA at Hyderabad has been accepted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and land is being provided for developing its campus. MGNIRSA has been recognised by the University of Mysore as a Research Centre to offer Ph.D programmes in certain areas in Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Social Sciences. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) and also entered into a MOU for offering Ph.D and other PG Degree programmes. The Institute is planned to become a Deemed to be University in course of time. MGNIRSA is recognized by UGC & included under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. MGNIRSA has a number of Schools and Centres. Centre for Buddhist Studies is one such Centre. Supported by UGC, New Delhi.

Buddhist Studies Centre

Buddhist Studies Centre was started during 2008 with UGC financial assistance. It is a significant stride to promote advanced studies and research in Buddhism with all its branches. The aim of the Centre is to propagate Buddhist thought through the values of

·  Brotherhood, friendship and oneself.

·  Propagator of peace.

·  Legitimacy of social norms.

·  Optimistic approach and thought.

·  Belief in win and win approach

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Administration

Prof. K. Anjanappa Dr. D. Suresh

Director-General Registrar

Deans

Prof. S.N. Ratha Prof. P.P. Reddy

Dean, Dean,

Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Science

National Seminar on

Rise, Fall and Revival of Buddhism in India

5th & 6th June, 2013

Venue

Seminar Hall, MGNIRSA

Organized By:

BUDDHIST STUDIES CENTRE

MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
RESEARCH AND SOCIAL ACTION (MGNIRSA)

(Recognized by UGC and included under sections

2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act.)

(Recognised by the JNT University and

University of Mysore as a Research Institute)

Street No. 17, Gagan Mahal Road, Domalguda, Hyderabad-29. A.P.

Tel: 040-27672492, 040-66624920, Tel (Fax) 040-27664920

e-mail: . Web: http://www.mgnirsa.ac.in

Preamble

Various incidents changed the history of india. The 20th century witnessed the great events: the Russian Revolution of 1917, First and Second World War and the foundation of United Nations Organization in 1945. The important historical event that took place in the history of India as well as the history of human life is the conversion of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar to Buddhism on 14th of October 1956 at Nagpur brought a sudden upsurge in the life of lacs of downtrodden who embraced Buddhism with Dr B. R. Ambedkar. This event changed not only the life of untouchable but also brought various changes in social, cultural, political, religious, economic, and educational institutions. One of the dimensions of the conversion to Buddhism is that it has broken down the chains of social and religious slavery in which human society in general and untouchables in particular were chained.

Buddhism from its inception was a religion that captured the enthusiasm of the rich and poor alike. It was a religion that preached a way out of suffering, in a simple and direct fashion that could be understood by the common man. Unlike the Brahmanism that had become too recondite and scholarly for the masses, Buddhism fulfilled the spiritual needs of the people; every person could work their way towards enlightenment. Its notions of social equality earned it much success and the establishment of the Sangha gave it strength. As it was a proselytising religion it spread quickly. It flourished for centuries, but eventually, the corruption of the Sangha, the rivalries between sects, and the lack of protection from the ruling class weakened Buddhism and made it unable to compete with the reformed Hinduism. The anti-Buddhist campaigns led by the Muslims caused its final downfall, and Buddhism eventually entirely disappeared from India between 1000 and 1200 C.E. It left India with a rich legacy that was partially incorporated into Hinduism, and owing to the zest of the Buddhist missionaries, numerous countries were converted to Buddhism; many of them remain Buddhist to this day. Buddhism is at present a world religion, and humankind is the better for it. The Proposed Themes are:

1.  Ashoka and Buddhism

2.  Hindu Preachers and Buddhism

3.  Ambedkar and Buddhism

4.  Spread and Survival of Buddhism in Neighboring Countries

Participants:

Researchers, Academicians, Industrialists, Business houses, Representatives of Monasteries, NGOs, Governmental bodies, Universities, and other Educational Institutions;

Call for Papers

Papers are invited on the themes for review. Authors of accepted papers may send their final paper softcopy not exceeding 10 pages on A4 size sheets with 1.5 line spacing, including tables, annexures and figures. Accepted Papers will be printed in the Seminar Volume which will be released by the Chief Guest in the Inaugural Session of the Seminar.

Time Frame:

Last date for registration for paper presentation

- 10.05.2013

Last date for receiving full paper - 20.05.2013

Local Hospitality:

Local Hospitality will be provided by the organisers for the participants

Registration :

The registration fee is Rs. 200/- for Delegates and no fee for retired Academics Professionals, Students and Research Scholars.

Accommodation:

Those who want accommodation and other information may write to the Seminar Director/Coordinator. Accommodation will be booked on payment basis in Hotels/Guest Houses.

Prof. K. Anjanappa
Director-General, MGNIRSA
Chairman
Organising Committee of the Seminar / Advisory Committee
of the Seminar
MEMBERS
Prof. M. Pochaiah
Member, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Hyderabad
Prof. G. Paddaiah
Member, APPSC, Hyd’bad.
Dr. D. Suresh
Registrar & Secretary, MGNIRSA.
Prof. S. N. Ratha
Dean, Social Sciences, MGNIRSA.
Prof. G.Ramachandraiah
Director,
School of Development Studies, MGNIRSA.
Prof.K.Vijayanthimala
Director, SNCWOS
MGNIRSA.
Sri A.V.Reddy
Mahabodhi,
UDA Colony, Tenali, Guntur District.
Dr.P.Satyanarayana
Former Regional Director
IGNOU, Hyderabad
Smt. D. Sunitha
Director, Planning &
Coordination, MGNIRSA / MEMBERS
Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao
Chairman, Indian Council of Philosophical Research
Thuglakabad,
New Delhi.
Prof. Javeed Alam
Ex Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research
New Delhi.
Sri P. Venkaiah I.P.S (Retd.)
Member, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission,
Hyd’bad
Prof. P. Channa Reddy
Telugu University, Hyderabad.
Prof. Ram Kumar
Director, Centre for Buddhist Studies, Nagarjuna University
Guntur.
Prof. P. Sivanagi Reddy
Director
AP Tourism Corporation Hyderabad.
Dr. D. Suresh
Registrar & Secretary
MGNIRSA.
Prof. K. Anjanappa
Seminar Director

National Seminar on

Rise, Fall and Revival of Buddhism in India

5th & 6th June, 2013

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