THEME:
BUDDHA KĪ VĀṆĪ: JĪVANA DARŚANA [BUDDHAVACANA: LIFE & PHILOSOPHY]
SCHEDULE:
Duration: June 2 to June 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Daily)
Venue: Meditation Hall, Samrat Ashok Subharti School of Buddhist Studies, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, U.P.
CONCEPT NOTE
The 5-Day Summer Workshop titled “Buddha Kī Vāṇī: Jīvana Darśana” is an initiative to explore the timeless teachings of the Buddha as a practical guide to ethical living, social harmony, and inner awakening. Drawing upon the canonical and philosophical dimensions of Pāḷi literature, this workshop seeks to reintroduce the relevance of Buddhist thought in today’s fragmented world.
This initiative by the Department of Culture, Govt. of U.P., jointly organized by the Antarrashtriya Bauddh Shodh Sansthan & The Tathāgat Buddha Chair, is envisioned as a vibrant academic platform for scholars, practitioners, and students to critically engage with the Buddha’s teachings in light of contemporary challenges.
OBJECTIVES
This 5-day summer workshop offers a focused academic platform for exploring the philosophical depth and practical relevance of the Buddha’s teachings. It intends to promote interdisciplinary engagement between Buddhist thought and contemporary social and personal challenges. By facilitating reflective study on selected Pāḷi suttas and engaging with core ethical concepts of the Dhamma, the workshop encourages a deeper intellectual and spiritual inquiry into mindful living. It further seeks to inspire young scholars, students, and practitioners to take a renewed interest in Buddhist Studies and the Pāḷi language, while also disseminating universal values such as compassion, mindfulness, and righteous conduct rooted in the Buddha’s vāṇī.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
The workshop is expected to enhance participants’ understanding of the Pāḷi Canon and its continuing significance in the modern world. It will clarify how Buddhist ethical and philosophical principles can be applied to individual life and societal well-being. By encouraging academic discussion and meditative introspection, the program aims to foster an inclusive environment for intercultural and interfaith dialogue. It will also stimulate research interest, scholarly collaboration, and deeper institutional engagement with Buddhist values, contributing to global conversations on peace, sustainability, and spiritual resilience.
SESSIONS
- June 2, 2025 (Monday)
Speaker: Prof. C. Upendra Rao, JNU - June 3, 2025 (Tuesday)
Speaker: Dr. K. N. Tiwari, DU - June 4, 2025 (Wednesday)
Speaker: Dr. Bharti, DU - June 5, 2025 (Thursday)
Speaker: Dr. Dhammadeep Wankhede, DU - June 6, 2025 (Friday)
Speaker: Dr. Chintala Venkata Sivasai, GBU
ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND OFFICIALS
CHIEF PATRONS:
- Professor (Dr.) Atul Krishna, Founder, SVSU
- Dr. Stuti Narain Kacker, Chancellor, SVSU
PATRONS:
- Maj Gen (Dr) G.K. Thapliyal, Vice Chancellor, SVSU
- Professor (Dr.) Shalya Raj, CEO, SVSU
- Dr. Krishnamurty, EO, SVSU
- Dr. Heero Hito, Advisor, SASSBS
ORGANIZING CHAIRPERSON:
- Champalal Mandrele, HOD, SASSBS
CONVENER:
- Dr. Mukesh Mehta, Assistant Professor & Convener, Tathagat Buddha Chair
ORGANIZING SECRETARY
- Dr. Pallabi Mukharjee, Assistant Professor, SASSBS
JOINT ORGANISING SECRETARY
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar Rai, Assistant Professor, SASSBS
COORDINATORS
- Academic: Dr. Praveen Kumar, Associate Professor, SASSBS
- Hospitality: Dr. Yeshpal, Assistant Professor, Department of Language
- Technical & Media: Dr. Vivek Kumar, Assistant Professor, SASSBS
- Cultural: Dr. Srida Jha, Assistant Professor, SASSBS
- Session: Dr. Sharanpal Singh, Assistant Professor, SASSBS
CLERICAL AND SECRETARIAL ASSISTANTS
- Mr. Praveen & Ms. Reeta
ABOUT – SWAMI VIVEKANAND SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU) is a premier private university in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established with a mission to provide quality education with values, SVSU offers a wide range of academic disciplines through its numerous faculties and colleges, including medical, dental, engineering, law, education, management, journalism, pharmacy, and Buddhist studies. The university is committed to promoting excellence in education, research, innovation, and holistic student development.
Recognized by UGC and various statutory bodies, SVSU has developed a reputation for academic rigour, social outreach, and a strong emphasis on Indian knowledge systems and cultural heritage. The lush, self-contained campus known as Subhartipuram provides modern infrastructure, digital classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, hostels, libraries, and vibrant student life.
ABOUT – TATHAGAT BUDDHA CHAIR
The Tathagat Buddha Chair, established under the auspices of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, functions as an academic and research unit within the Samrat Ashok Subharti School of Buddhist Studies. It was instituted to foster advanced research, teaching, and dissemination of the teachings of the Buddha, especially through the study of the Pāḷi language, canonical texts, and comparative Buddhist philosophy.
The Chair aims to revive India’s ancient contribution to Buddhist scholarship and global peace by encouraging interdisciplinary studies, translating rare Buddhist texts, organizing national and international seminars, and publishing scholarly research. It also plays a key role in mentoring young scholars and promoting digital initiatives in Buddhist learning.
Under the guidance of the university’s academic leadership, the Tathāgat Buddha Chair continues to promote Dhamma-based education, mindfulness, social harmony, and intercultural engagement in line with India’s global vision of peace and cultural diplomacy.
ABOUT – SAMRAT ASHOK SUBHARTI SCHOOL OF BUDDHIST STUDIES
The Samrat Ashok Subharti School of Buddhist Studies (SASSBS) was founded in 2018 under the visionary leadership of Dr. Shalya Raj, Chief Executive Officer of SVSU, and Dr. Heero Hito, Advisor and Founding Director. The school emerged as a pioneering academic institution dedicated to promoting Pāḷi, Buddhist Studies, and Indian Knowledge Systems at both national and international levels.
SASSBS was launched with active participation from monastics and scholars representing 13 countries, marking a historical milestone in Buddhist education in Western Uttar Pradesh. The presence of a 115-year-old Bodhi Tree within the campus, a symbol of spiritual continuity, enhances its sacred academic atmosphere.
Offering programs such as a B.A. (Hons) in Pāḷi, an M.A. in Pāḷi, an M.A. in Buddhist Studies, a Ph.D. in Pāḷi, Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, and Certificate Courses in Pāḷi Language, Vipassanā Meditation, and Brāhmī Script, SASSBS is dedicated to academic excellence, interfaith dialogue, and cultural preservation. It is also actively involved in national conferences, international collaborations, and community outreach initiatives.
CONTACT PERSON
Dr. Mukesh Mehta
Assistant Professor & Convener,
Tathagat Buddha Chair
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut
Email: dr.mukeshmehta22@gmail.com
Contact No.: +91 96505 70121
JOIN US
Let us together reaffirm Pāḷi& Buddhist Studies’s place as a beacon of wisdom, unity, and heritage.
Email: tathagat@subharti.org
Website: https://subharti.org/tathagat-buddha-chair-subharti-university-india.php
