Department of Buddhist Studies
Department of Buddhist Studies was established in 1957 as follow up to the action initiated by the Government of India on the occasion of the celebration of 2500 years of Buddhism on 24 May 1956. This department, the first of its kind in India, was established with the primary objective of conducting research at the advanced level in various subjects related to Buddhist Studies.
International Conference on Buddhist Linkages in South and South-East Asia : Perspectives and Prospects
International Conference on Buddhist Linkages in South and South-East Asia : Perspectives and Prospects organized by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi under DSA (SAP-III) UGC programme
Journal
The Journal of Buddhist Studies has been published by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi (India) since 1974.The Journal of Buddhist publishes research articles on an ongoing rather than a periodic basis which enhances the knowledge and understanding of any aspects of Buddhism. The objective of Journal of Buddhist Studies is to sustain a publication forum for information flow, exchange of ideas showcasing the variety of research works in the field of Buddhism.
Field Trip to Maha Nanda and Tista Valley
A Journey to eternity started on the 15th December, 2010 morning under the leadership of Prof. Bhikhsu Satyapala. The members of the study team were Dr. S.M. Haldhar, Dr. A.K. Singh and Dr. C.S. Paswan. The train North East reached N. Jalpaiguri at 2:00 pm on 16th December, 2010. On that day Siliguri was politically disturbed but we took short cut route and reached Malbazar at 4:00 pm.
- Welcome to the Official Website of Department of Buddhist Studies : DSA (SAP-III) UGC Programme!
- Department of Buddhist Studies Wishes You a Very Happy New Year 2012!
- Advertisement for the Post of Project Fellow - 1 (Temproary Basis) 06/01/2012!
- Notice Inviting Quotation for an Educational Cum Field Trip to West Bengal / Bhutan 06/01/2012!
- Further updates are coming soon!
Welcome
The Department of Buddhist Studies was established in 1957 as follow up to the action initiated by the Government of India on the occasion of the celebration of 2500 years of Buddhism on 24 May 1956. This department, the first of its kind in India, was established with the primary objective of conducting research at the advanced level in various subjects related to Buddhist Studies. As part of this initiative, a Chair of Buddhist Studies was created. Professor P.V. Bapat, a scholar of international repute, was the first scholar to occupy this chair. Professor Bapat initially began his work of organizing the Department of Buddhist Studies under the overall supervision of the Department of Philosophy which was headed by Professor N.V. Banerjee at that time.
Latest News
Applications are invited for the post of Project Fellow-1 (purely on temporarily Basis) in the Department of Buddhist Studies under DSA (SAP-III) UGCprogramme of Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi. 
Sealed quotations are invited from approved tour operators for an education cum field trip to various Buddhist Sites in bordering areas of Bhutan and West Bengal.
