Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatm Vidya :: Department of Mool Shastra

Objectives

To preserve and promote our invaluable Buddhist philosophy and its culture for making oneself capable to understand the true meaning and purpose of life. To help other fellow beings to make this world a better place to live not only for the human race, but also for all the living beings that are equally a part of this world. The emphasis is not only on the betterment of one's own living but also on inculcating the essence of compassion and peace within oneself and to promote the same to the need of the present world.

Faculties


Dr.Phuntsok Dhondup








Dr.Wangchuk Dorjee Negi





Geshi Lobsang Yarphel







Geshe Damdul Namgyal

CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Pramanashastra to Acharya I
  • Prajnaparamitashastra to Shastri II
  • Madhyamika shastra to Shastri I

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

  • Undertaking research on the commentary of VINAYASUTRA AND NYAYA PRAMANA
  • Editing the text of the ABHIDHARMAKOSHA and its commentary by Acharya Vasubadhu

CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Abhidharma Kosha to Acharya I
  • Bodhicaryavatara to Shastri II
  • Madhyamakavatara to Shastri I

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

  • Writing an elaborate guide book on the Buddhist pilgrimage sites with reference to its significant events.

CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Pramanashastra to Acharya I
  • Prajnaparamitashastra to Shastri II
  • Madhyamakashastra to Shastri I

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

  • Undertaking research on the commentary of VINAYASUTRA AND NYAYA PRAMANA
  • Editing the text of the ABHIDHARMAKOSHA and its commentary by Acharya Vasubadhu

ON GOING TECHING WORK:

  • Pramana Varttika, Adhidharmakosha,Bodhipathapradipa and Suhrillekha to PM I and Shastri I
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  • Occasionally teaching the Pramanavarttika chapter II to the Acharya students
  • Project work on LEGS BSHAD SNYING PO in lieu of one class.

ON GOING TRANSLATION WORK:

  • Translating the "Western Idealism and Its Critics" by Prof. Jay Garfield into Tibetan. "Dusting the teachings of the Buddha", a critical work by Khedup Jey on three Buddhist codes of conduct viz. individual vows, Bodhisattva vows and tantric vows into English.

Research Programme

We are of the opinion that no research is needed  in the Buddhist Philosophy for its advancement but we think that the works of Indian Buddhist seers of the yore like Nagarjuna, his disciples and the Mahasiddhas need to be restored and the implementation of their thoughts needs to be inculcated in the age of globalization. For this very purpose, our the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor has introduced a 2 years M. Phil. course to better equip our students to outstand the critical aspects of research and restoration work when they pursue their Ph. D. in the Buddhist Philosophy.