About the Book
"Indian Teachers of Buddhist Universities" meticulously examines renowned scholars and institutions in Buddhist academia. Divided into sections, it explores Tibetan Buddhism students, universities, and notable pandits from Vikramasila, Nalanda, Jagaddala, and Odantapuri. Providing detailed insights into these institutions' origins and the influential figures shaping their legacy, the book offers a profound understanding of Buddhism's scholarly traditions in India. Through thorough research and organization, it illuminates the intellectual landscape of ancient Buddhist education.
About the Author
Phanindra Nath Bose (1896-1932) was a prolific writer, renowned for translating works by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and contributing to transcription projects on various topics. Alongside H.W.B. Moreno, he translated notable works like "The Story of the Two Rings" and "Sree. An episode from Sitaram." Bose authored significant works such as "Principles of Indian Silpasastra" and "The Indian Colony of Siam."
Introduction
An attempt has been made in the following pages to bring together the accounts of the Indian pandits of the Buddhist Universities of Nalanda, Vikramasīlā, Odantapura and Jagad-dala. I have tried to show how most of them were associated with Tibet, and how they influenced Tibetan literature and religion.
My thanks, in this connection, are due to Pandit Vidhusekhara Sastri, Principal of Visva-bharati, for his kind suggestions, and to my pupils Sreman P. Anujan Achan and Sreman Chunibhai Patel for their valuable help. Lastly, I must not forget to thank the Theosophical Publishing House Board for including the book in their Asian Library Series.
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