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MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
RESEARCH & SOCIAL ACTION (MGNIRSA)
SCHOOLS & CENTRES (Being Developed)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
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b)
c)
d)
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School of Environmental Studies (SES)
School of Microbiology (SM)
School of Human Genome Research and Genetic Disorders (SHGRGD)
School of Information Science (SIS)
School of Basic Sciences (SBS)
(i) Centre for Mathematics (CM)
(ii) Centre for Physics (CP)
(iii) Centre for Chemistry (CC)
National Seminar
on
Buddhism and its Contribution to Indian Society
27th & 28th, May, 2010
Venue
Seminar Hall, MGNIRSA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
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b)
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School of Water Resources (SWAR)
School of Energy (SE)
School of Management & Training (SCMAT)
Centre for Capacity Building and Development (C-CAD)
Bureau of Consultancy and Research & Development (BUCARD)
School of Policy Research (SPR)
Virtual School of Higher Learning (VSHL)
School of Biotechnology (SCBT)
Centre for Biotechnology (CB)
Centre for Bioinformatics (CBI)
School of Nano Science & Technology (S-NAST)
Rajiv Gandhi International School of Information Technology (RG-ISIT)
Jawaharlal Nehru School of Innovation and Transfer of Technology
(JNSITT)
Organized By:
CENTRE FOR BUDDHIST STUDIES
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
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(b)
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(e)
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School of Development Studies (SDES)
Alluri Seetharamaraju School of Tribal Studies & Research(ASRSTSR)
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar School of Social Action (DBRASSA)
Sarojini Naidu School of Women Studies (SNSWOS)
School of Rural Advancement (SRA)
International School of Research for Peace, Freedom and International
Relations (ISRPFIR)
Centre for Gandhian Studies (CGS)
Centre for Peace, Freedom and International Relations (CPFIR)
Centre for Buddhist Studies
Centre for Nehru Studies
School of Research on Physically and Mentally Challenged (SRPMC)
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)
COMMON FACILITIES
Library and Information System (LIS)
Computer Centre (CC)
Street No. 17, Gagan Mahal Road, Domalguda, Hyderabad-500029. A.P.
Tel: 040-27672492, Tel (Fax) 040-27664920
E-mail: [email protected]. Web: http://www.mgnirsa.ac.in.
Preamble
Buddhism the fourth largest religion in the World today, brought
revolutionary transformation in the life and culture of people of India,
South-East Asia and China. Buddha who lived and taught during the sixth
Participants:
Researchers, Academicians, Industrialists, Business houses, Representatives of
Monasteries, NGOs, Governmental bodies, Universities, and other Educational
Institutions;
century B. C., Himself never tried to establish a religion bearing his name.
But, through the life he lived, He was able to influence a large number of
Call for Papers
people from all walks of life: kings and commoners, rich and the poor,
saints and criminals, who congregated into groups around Him, what had
Papers are invited on the themes for review. Authors of accepted papers may send
come to be known as Sangha, to realize, that suffering exists, that suffering
their final paper softcopy not exceeding 10 pages on A4 size sheets with 1.5 line
arises from attachment to desires, that suffering ceases when attachment
spacing, including tables, annexures and figures. Accepted Papers will be printed
to desire ceases and that freedom from suffering is possible by practicing
in the Seminar Volume which will be released by the Chief Guest in the Inaugural
an eightfold path: right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right
Session of the Seminar.
livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right contemplation. These
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precepts, enlarged and propagated by His followers over the millennia,
have entered into the thought process of scholars in every branch of
Last date for registration for paper presentation
- 15.04.2010
knowledge, such as philosophy, religion, art and architecture, ethics,
Last date for receiving full paper
- 13.05.2010
education and so on.
Buddha’s life and teachings present a unifying social force that is relevant
Local Hospitality
: Local Hospitality will be provided by the organisers
for the participants
even after 2500 years. The seminar proposes to debate the contribution of
Buddha’s teachings in historical and contemporary perspective. The
proposed themes are:
Registration
: The registration fee is Rs. 200/- for Delegates and no
fee for retired professionals, Students and Research
1. Buddha and His times
Scholars.
2. Buddhist Philosophy
3. Buddhist art and architecture
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4. Social and ethical values in Buddhism
5. Buddhist Acharyas and Personalities, past and present
6. Buddhism in Contemporary India
Those who want accommodation and other information may write to the Seminar
Director. Accommodation will be booked on payment basis.
Organising Committee
of the Seminar
Chairman
Advisory Committee
of the Seminar
Chairman
Prof. K. Anjanappa
Prof. K. Anjanappa
Prof. D. Swaminadhan
Director –General, MGNIRSA
Seminar Director
President, MGNIRSA
MEMBERS
MEMBERS
Prof. S. N. Ratha
Dean, Social Sciences
MGNIRSA, Hyderabad
Prof. P.P. Reddy
Dean, Faculty of Science
MGNIRSA, Hyderabad
Dr. G. Ramanchandraiah
Director, School of Development
Studies, MGNIRSA, Hyderabad
Dr. P.N. Chowdary
Consultant, CADA
Govt. of A.P., Hyderabad
Sri S. Rambabu
General Secretary,
Bouddha Dhamma Prachara
Parishath, Hyderabad
Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao
Chairman, Indian Council of
Philosophical Research,
Thuglakabad, New Delhi
Prof. Javeed Alam
Chairman, Indian Council of
Social Science Research,
New Delhi
Prof. C. K. Ramaiah
Member, Indian Council of
Philosophical Research,
B-32, Nalanda Nagar, Tirupati
Prof. P. Channa Reddy
Director, AP State Archaeology
and Museums, Hyderabad
G. Govinda Swamy
Founder Secretary
Buddha Vihara, Tirupati
Prof. Ram Kumar
Director, Centre for Buddhist
Studies, Nagarjuna University,
Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur
Sri M. Prasanth
Teaching Assistant, School of
Microbiology, MGNIRSA, Hyderabad
Prof. P. Sivanagi Reddy
AP State Archaeology and
Museums, Hyderabad
Sri D. Suresh
Registrar & Secretary
MGNIRSA, Hyderabad
Sri D. Suresh
Registrar & Secretary
MGNIRSA, Hyderabad
Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of
Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA)
Street No.17, Gagan Mahal Road, Domalguda, Hyderabad-500029.
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel Off: 040-27672492; Tel Fax: 040-27664920;
National Seminar
on
Buddhism and its Contribution to Indian Society
MGNIRSA
Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA) was
established by Dr. D. Swaminadhan Research Foundation (DSRF) in 1995 to fulfill
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&
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the objectives. The proposal for establishing MGNIRSA at Hyderabad has been
accepted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and land is being provided for
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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,
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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.
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Centre for Buddhist Studies is one such Centre.
Centre for Buddhist Studies
Centre for Buddhist Studies was started during 2008 under the International School
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significant stride to promote advanced studies and research in Buddhism with all its
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About Hyderabad
Hyderabad is more than 400 yrs old. It is the hub of Information Technology and
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Biotechnology. The city is famous for Charminar and Pearls. It is known for its
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hospitality, rich traditions and for its ancient Architectural monuments such as,
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Golconda fort, Macca Masjid, Royal tombs of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ramoji Film
City, Birla Mandir and the Monolithic Buddha Statue in Hussain Sagar Lake.