Works of Prof.

Shanker THAPA from 1980 to 2018

Dr. Shanker Thapa

Professor
Central Department of History
Tribhuvan University
Kirtipur, Kathmandu
Nepal

+977 9841495721
drsthapa5721@gmail.com

Titles of M. A., P G D and Ph. D. Theses

1 M. A.: Parliamentary Rule in Nepal 1959, Department of History, Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu, 1980.
2. PGD Buddhism: Aryamahapratisara Sütra and Its Significance in the Buddhist Society of Nepal,
Central Department of Buddhist Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 2002.
3. Ph. D: Historical Study of Agrarian Relations in Nepal: Owners – Cultivators in a Traditional
Agriculture (1846-1951), Patna University, India, 1994.
International Seminars Attended:
1. Title of the Paper Presented: Buddhist Monastic Institutions in Korea: Changes And Development,
a paper presented at the international seminar jointly organized by The Academy Of Korean Studies
and Samsung Foundation of Science and Culture - Dated 24-26 1996, Seoul, Korea.
2. International Seminar on Muslims In East Asia organized by The Korea Muslim Federation and
Korean Association of Islamic Studies In Seoul On 22-24 Sept. 1997. Participated as a commentator
on the papers of -
 Paper of Prof. Kim Jong Wee of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul entitled ‘Muslims in
Korea: History and Present Situation’.
 On the paper of Prof. Khalid Kimio Kiba of Islamic Center Japan, paper entitled- ‘Dawah
Islamiyah in Japan’
3. International Academic Conference, 5~7 1998, Hilton Hotel, Kyongju, organized by the IAC
Organizing Committee, Kyongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
4. International Youth Camp of '98, Kyongju World Cultural Expo – 'Our Gathering for New
Millennium Smile' – 1998 Nov., organized by '98 World Culture Expo Organizing Committee, the
Provincial Government of Kyongsangbuk-do, The Korea Foundation and Korea National
Commission for UNESCO, South Korea.
5. Sixth World Korean Studies Congress 27-29 Oct 2006, Chejudo, Korea. organized by The Academy
of Korean Studies and International Society of Korean Studies held at Cheju National University, the
Republic of Korea Paper entitled - ‘Transmission of Indian Buddhist Thought in East Asian
istoriography: Master Dhyanabhadra (Chi-Gong) and Buddhism in 14th Century Korea.’ Session:
Religion (Oct. 26th to 29th 2006).
6. An international seminar organized by the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi,
India - Taiwan Today (a two days international Conference) 19 - 20 January 2007. Paper entitled:
‘Chinese Origin of Humanistic Buddhism and Master Hsing Yun’s Contribution in the Contemporary
Humanistic Buddhist Movement in Taiwan’.
7. ‘Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal and Expansion of Mahayana Buddhism in the North with
Special Reference to China’, Paper Presented at the Seminar on ‘Buddhist Light: Symposium on
Buddhism and Sino Nepal Cultural Linkage’ organized by the Institute for Chindian Studies, Jinan
University, Guangzhou, China, 26~28 Dec. 2009.
8. ‘Literary Resources of Indo - Newar Buddhism in Japan: Contribution of Japanese Buddhist Scholars
in the Collection, Study and Preservation of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal’, Paper presented
at the international conference on ‘Buddhism in East Asia: Traditions, Changes and Challenges’
organized by Department of East Asian Studies, Delhi University. New Delhi, India, 12~13 Feb, 2010.
9. Interaction held on 2nd January 2010 at Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong by:
Prof. Dr. Shanker Thapa,, Centre of Buddhist Studies, Hong Kong University, May Hall, The
University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. January 2, 2010.
10. Catalogues of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal – paper presented at the International seminar
on - Preservation of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts’ - organized by the Nagarjuna Foundation,
Gorakhpur, UP, India, 18-20 Feb. 2011.
11. Theravada Buddhism in Nepal – History, Significance and Problems of the Movement – paper
presented at the Indo-Nepal International seminar ‘Buddhism: Traditional Practices and Pluralistic
Innovations’, organized by ICCR – New Delhi, Embassy of India and CNAS, Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu, 27-29 March 2011.
12. ‘Buddhism as an Actor in Indo – Nepal Relation: Expansion of Nalanda Buddhism in the Himalaya
and Development of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts in Nepal’, International Seminar, ‘Before
Emergence of Nation States: Indo-Nepal Relations through Uttarakhand, June 13-15, 2011’
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
13. Buddhism, Ethical Economy and Development: Buddhism in the Modern World and Involvement in
the Development Process’, International Conference on ‘Buddhism Peace and Development’,
organized by China - Nepal Peace and Development Forum, Beijing, China, Aug 8-9, 2011.
14. Making of the History of Chan Buddhism: Contribution of Ven. Buddhabhadra in Textual Translation
and Popularizing ‘Kashmiri Meditation Tradition’ in Fifth Century China, The International
Conference on ‘Buddhism in Kashmir’ jointly organized by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations
and University of Kashmir, Leh, Laddakh, , 4~7 Sept. 2011.
15. ‘Repositories of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal’, paper presented at the international
conference - Buddhist Linkages in South and South East Asia: Perspective and Challenges, 7-9 Oct,
2011, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi,
16. ‘Contribution of Master Buddhabhadra in Textual Translation and Teaching Sarvastivada Meditation
in Fifth Century China’, Institute of Chindian Studies, Jinan University, 24-26 Oct., 2011, Guangzhou,
China.
17. Caca Songs and Newar Buddhists: Ritual Singing in Vajrayana Buddhism of Nepal : The Role of
Doha & Caryagiti in the Cultural Indo-Tibetan Interface, 4th Intl. CBS - Workshop, Centre for
Buddhist Studies, Visva - Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, 12-14 Feb, 2012.
18. Interaction programme, Institute of South Asian Studies, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 2013
 19. Buddhabhadra’s Contributution in Chan Buddhism, Intl seminar, China Tibetology Center, Beijing
2015
20. Textual Migration And Perpetuation of Knowledge, Chong Sheng Forum, Chong Sheng Temple,
Dali, Yunan, China, 31 Oct-2 Nov 2015
21. Contribution of Master Buddhabhadra in Translation of Sanskrit Texts and Introducing Sarvastivada
Meditation in Fifth Century China, International seminar on - Propagating Xuanzang Spirit,
Promoting mutual civilization contact International Symposium on Xuanzang and The Silk Route,
13th Nov. to 15 Nov, 2015.
22. Master Buddhabhadra at Donglin Temple in Lu Shan in China: Contribution in the Development of
Meditation Tradition, International Conference on ‘Maritime Silk Road and Lingnan Buddhist
Culture’, Dafo Ssu (The Grand Buddha Temple), Guanzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China,
11~17 Jan. 2016.
23. Buddhist Model of Conflict Resolution,’ International Conference on ‘Buddhism in the 21st Century,
Rajgir International Center, Nalanda, Organised by Union Ministry of Culture [New Delhi] and Nav
Nalanda Mahavihara [Nalanda, Bihar], 17-19 March 2017.
24. Svayambhu Stupa [Phags Pa Shing Kun]: Anthropological Approach To The Buddhist Pilgrimage
Site in the Kathmandu Valley, China Association of Friendship (CAF), Beijing, 16-22 July 2017.
Natio nal Seminar
1. ‘Notes on Thesis Writing in History’, Research Methodology seminar organized by the Central
Department of History, Tribhuvan University, Nepal from 20th - 21st May 2007.
2. Commentator on the paper of Bhadra Ratna Bajracharya entitled: Relevance of Buddhism in the 21st
Century organized by the ‘History Association of Nepal’ from 8th to 9th June 2007.
3. Buddhism and Peace: Need for Community Participation and Contribution’, Workshop on Buddhism
and Peace Studies Programme: Scope and Cooperation’, Organized jointly by Bouddha Nath area
Development Committee and Bouddha Multiple Campus, 13th May, 2012, Bouddha, Kathmandu.
4. Theravāda Buddhism in Nepal: History, Significance and Problems of the Movement, Organized
by ICCR and CNAS, Kathmandu International seminar organized by the ICCR/New Delhi and
CNAS-TU/Kirtipur.
5. Research Methodology and Course dissemination Programme, organized by Mahendra Ratna
Multiple Campus, Ilam, 29 Jan -Feb 3, 2016.
Research Reports Completed
1 Marriage among the Muslims: A Case Study of Birganj Based Muslims, Dean's Office Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University, 1985.
2 Population Structure and Family Planning in an Urban Settlement in Birganj, Research Division,
Tribhuvan University, 1986.
3 Islamization Process in Korea, The Academy of Korean Studies, Songnam- Si, Bundang Ku,
Kyeonggi- do, Korea, 1987.
4 Monasticism in Korean Buddhism: A Historical and Anthropological Perspective, Seoul, ICSK, 1989.
5 Peasant Movements in Nepal, B. P. Koirala India Nepal Foundation, Kathmandu, 1992.
6 Some Aspects of Buddhist Temples in Korea, Songnam-si, The Academy of Korean Studies, Songnam-
Si, Bundang Ku, Kyeonggi-do, Korea, 1997.
 7 Some Aspects of Muslim Minority in Nepal, Kathmandu, Research Division Tribhuvan University,
1997.
8 Theory of Religious Identity and Comparison between Muslim Minority in Nepal and Korea, Seoul,
The Korea Foundation, 1999.
9 Japanese New Religious Movements and Its Impact on Making of a New Social Order in Nepal,
Tokyo, The Sumitomo Foundation, 2000.
10 Newar Buddhist Scholarship and Proliferation of Buddhist Sanskrit Literature in Nepal’, Kirtipur:
CNAS, 2002.
11. Social Origin and Ideological Connotation of Peasant Radicalism - A Comparative Study of Peasant
Politics in Korea and Nepal since the Thirties’, the Korea Foundation, Seoul, Korea, 2005.
12. Historical and Religious Significance of Buddhist Sanskrit Literature of Nepal: Nepal’s Role in the
Development of Buddhism Through Preservation and Proliferation of Literary Tradition of Sanskrit
Buddhist Manuscripts’, Faculty Research Report, The University Grant Commission, Nepal, 2010.
13. Historical Sketch of Nepal’ in T. R. Pandey (ed.), Unity and Diversity in Nepal, Kathmandu:
UNESCO, 2016.
Research Monograph:
1. Peoples ‘War: the Maoist Insurgency in Nepal, (A Monograph submitted to > MSF: MEDECINS
SANS FRONTIERES - PARIS (Doctors without Frontiers), Country Office - Nepal), December,
2003, Kathmandu.
Encyclopedia Entries
1. Ajita Keśakambali’, ‘Ānāpānasati’, ‘Prateka-buddha’, and ‘Syncretism’,
[Originally these entries were written for Springer Encyclopedia of Indian Religions 2012/13. The
coordinator in the beginning instructed to submit papers with notes and footnotes. During submission
it was demanded to submit without notes and footnotes. After sometime, it was again again demanded
to submit with notes and footnotes. Then I denied to resubmit due to such inconsistent policy of the
publication]
Books:
1. Buddhist Monasticism in Theory and Practice, Kathmandu: Walden Books, 1995.
2. Agrarian Relations in Nepal, New Delhi, Adroit Publications, 2000.
3. Peasant Insurgence in Nepal 1951-1960, Bhaktapur, Nirmala K.C., 2001.
4. [In collaboration with Indra Kumari Bajracharya], Ratnakar Mahavihara: A Vajrayana Buddhist
Monastery of Patan, New Delhi, Adroit Publisher, 2005
5. Buddhist Sanskrit Literature of Nepal, Seoul: Minjoksa Publishing Co., 2005.
6. Newar Buddhism: History, Scholarship and Literature, Lalitpur: Nagarjuna Publications, 2005.
7. Historical Contexts of Newar Buddhism: The Vajrayana Tradition of Nepal (Editor and contributor),
Lalitpur: Nagarjuna Publications, 2005.
8. Scholastic Development in Vajrayana Buddhism of Nepal, Bhaktapaur: Heritage Publication, 2006.
9. Northern Buddhism in History (Editor and Contributor), Kathmandu: Vajra Publication, 2008.
10. [In collaboration with Prem Kumari Pant (ed.)], Buddhism: The Icon of Cultural Linkage with China,
Kathmandu: Nepal China society, 2010. [also translated into Chinese and published in Beijing]
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12. ‘Indo – Nepal Relation: Expansion of Nalanda Buddhism in the Himalaya and Development of
Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts in Nepal’, In: Before Emergence of Nation States: Indo-Nepal
Relations through Uttarakhand, Almora: Almora Book Depot, 2013.
13. Thapa and Sharma (ed.), Buddhism in East Asia: Traditions, Changes and Continuity, New Delhi:
Vidyanidhi Prakashan, 2013.
14. Chinese Translation of - Buddhism: The Icon of Cultural Linkage with China
15. Endangered Archives Programme 790 Coordinated Catalogue of EAP 790 Digital Collection of
Sanskrit Manuscripts in The Private Possessions in Nepal;
https://www.academia.edu/29888616/Endangered_Archives_Programme_790_Coordinated_CATALOGUE_OF_EA
P_790_DIGITAL_COLLECTION_OF_SANSKRIT_MANUSCRIPTS_IN_THE_PRIVATE_POSSESSIONS_IN_NEPAL

Book Chapters
1 Buddhist Monastic Institution in Korea Changes and Development’, in Choung Hae Chang (ed.) 100
Years of Modernization in Korea: Towards the 21st Century, Seoul: The Academy of Korean Studies,
1996, pp. 191-210.
2 Traces of Buddhism in History of Nepal’, In Shanker Thapa (ed.), Historical Contexts of Newar
Buddhism: The Vajrayana Tradition of Nepal, Lalitpur: Nagarjuna Publications, 2005.
3 Hari Ram Joshi: His Contribution in the Study of Nepalese History and Culture’, In: Badri Lal
Shrestha (ed.), Prajnik Vyaktittva: Hariram Joshi, n. p., Kumari Prakashan, 2062 V.S.
4 Newar Buddhism: The Vajrayana Tradition of Nepal’, in Shanker Thapa (ed.), Northern Buddhism in
History (Editor and Contributor), Kathmandu, Vajra Books, 2008, pp. 261-308.
5 Master Hsing Yun of Fo Guang Shan and the Development of Humanistic Buddhism’, in Anita
Sharma and Sreemati Chakrabarti (eds.), Taiwan Today, New Delhi: Anthem Press, 2007, pp. 205-
217.
6 Newar Bauddha Samudayama Vidvat Paramparako Pragati ra Rhas' In Prajna Darpan: A Collection
of Proceedings of the Symposium, Nala: Siddhartha University, 2065 V.S., pp. 32-40.
7 Transmission of Indian Buddhist Thought in East Asian Historiography: Ven. Dhyanabhadra (Chi-
Gong) and Buddhism in 14th Century Korea’, in Proceedings of the 8th ISKS International Conference
on Korean Studies, Vol. 2, International Society of Korean Studies, The Third World Congress of
Korean Studies: Cheju, Korea, Oct. 2006, pp. III 51- III 81.
8 Ritual of Aryamaharatisara: Principal Deity in the Sūtra of Fivefold Protection’, In: Ven. Rangama
Chandawimala and Chandima Wijebandara (ed.), Nannappabha: a Felicitation Volume in Honour of
Venerable Dr. Pategama Gnanarama Maha Thera, Singapore: Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association, 2011.
9 Nepalese Sanskrit Manuscripts and Expansion of Buddhism in China’, Shanker Thapa and Prem
Kumari Pant (ed.), Buddhism: the Icon of Cultural Linkage with China, Kathmandu: Nepal China
Society, 2011.
10 Buddhist Sanskrit Literature of Nepal and Expansion of Mahayana Buddhism in the North with
Special Reference to China’, In: Jia Haitao and Shi Dayuan Zhu Bian (ed.), Fo Jiao Yu Zong Ni Wen
Hua Jiao Liu: Guo Ji Xue Shu Yan Tao Hui Lun Wen Ji (Buddhism and Cultural Exchange Between
China and Nepal: Collection of Seminar Papers), Guangzhou: Fo Jiao Yu Wen Hua Chu Ban She,
2011, pp. 356-361.
11 Making of the History of Ch’an Buddhism: Contribution of Ven. Buddhabhadra [359-429] in
Translating Sanskrit Texts and Popularizing ‘Sarvastivada Meditation’ in Fifth Century China’, In:
Nirmala Sharma (ed.), Buddhism in Kashmir, Sata-pitaka Series 639, New Delhi: Aditya Prakashan,
2012, pp. 141-161.
12 Literary Resources of Indo-Newar Buddhism in Japan,’ in: Anita Sharma (ed.), Buddhism in East Asia:
Aspects of History’s First Universal religion Presented in the Modern Context, New Delhi: Vidyanidhi
Publication, 2012.
13 Dhyanabhadra and Indian Buddhism in East Asia,’ In: Thapa and Sharma (ed.), Buddhism in East
Asia: Traditions, Changes and Continuity, Delhi: Vidyanidhi Prakashan, 2013.
14 Portrayal of Stories and Thematic Elaboration in the Aryamahāpratisarā Sūtra’, In: Rangama
Chandavimala Thero (ed.), Vijjavimutti – A Commemorative Volume Celebrating the Twentieth
Anniversary of Buddhism and Pali College of Singapore, Singapore: 2013.
15 Caryā Songs and Newār Buddhists: Ritual Singing in Vajrayāna Buddhism of Nepal, In Andrea
Losseries (ed.), Sahaja: The Role of Doha and Carya Giti in the Cultural Indo-Tibetan Interface, New
Delhi: Buddhist World Press, 2015.
16 Contribution of Vijay Kumar Manandhar in Modern Nepali Historiography’, In: Shesh Raj Shivakoti
(ed.), Dr. Vijay Kumar Manandhar Akashar ko Abhivadan, Kathmandu: Gyangun sahitya Prakashan,
2017 V.S.
17 lrlgofF a'4 wd{df a'4eb|sf] of]ubfg, In: Agan Singh Thapa (ed.), Sewa Dootharuka Dastavej 3:
Sagarmatha wari Sagarmatha Pari, Kathmandu: Miteri Manch Nepal, 2070, pp. 78-83
18 Vasundhara: the Mahayana Deity of Prosperity, In: Hem Raj Shakya et al (eds.), Vasundhara
Samdarsa, Lalitpur: Vasundhara Puja Kendriya Vyavasthapan Samiti, 2072, pp.17-25.
Articles in English
1. ‘Introduction to the 'Pancaraksha Sütra in Mahayana Buddhism', Aayan (The Path), No. 1, Year 1,
2061, Kathmandu.
2. ‘Theoretical Framework to Study of Peasant Society and Economy’, Voice of History Vol. XVII-XX,
Dec. 2005. www.journals.sfu.ca/nepal/indexphp/VOH/article/view/84/ 77
3. Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal, Rolamba Vol. 24, No. 3 & 4, July-Dec. 2004.
4. 'Colonial Legacy and Japanese Attitude', Korea Times, Wednesday August 20, 1997, Seoul, Korea.
5. 'Index of Articles Published in the Voice of History', Voice of History, Vol. XIV, 2, Dec. 1999.
6. 'Textual History of 'Pancarakña Sutra in Nepal', Voice of History, Vol. XV, No. 2, Dec. 2000.
7. ‘An Introductory Remark on 'Païcarakña Sütra in Mahayana 'Buddhism' Rolamba, Vol. 22 no. 3, 4
and Vol. 23, nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, July 2002 – Dec. 2003.
8. ‘An overview of Nepal's Sanskrit Buddhist Manuscripts in Japan’ The Weekly Mirror, Vol. 39, No.
45, March 5, 2010. http://weeklymirror.com.np/pics/pdf/ mirror_45.pdf
9. ‘Buddhism Ethical Economy and Development’, Weekly Mirror, Vol. 42, No. 25, 21 Sept., 2012.
http://weeklymirror.com.np/pics/pdf/vol_42-25.pdf
10. ‘Buddhism in Ancient and Medieval Nepal’, tr. into Chinese by Tong Wang-Ru, Dharmaghosa – The
Voice of Dharma [Chinese language Journal], Vol. 320, April 2011, pp. 12-20.
11. ‘Buddhism, Ethical Economy and Development’, Shikshya ra Sanskriti (Education and Culture), Vol.
3, Year 1, Baisakh~Ashad 2068 VS, pp. 31-34.
12. ‘Buddhism, Ethical Economy and Development’, The Light of Asia, Vol. 1, no 2, Feb. 1912, pp. 20-
21.
13. ‘Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal and Development of Mahayana Buddhism in China’, The
Weekly Mirror, Vol. 39, No. 39, Friday 22, Jan. 2010.
http://weeklymirror.com.np/pics/pdf/mirror_39.pdf
14. ‘Cacā Songs and Newār Buddhists: Ritual Singing in Vajrayāna Buddhism of Nepal’, Voice of
History, Vol. 21-27, No. 1, Aug. 2012.
15. ‘Caca Songs from Nepal: Ritual Singing of Buddhist Newars of Kathmandu Valley’, Proceedings of
International Sahaja: The Role of Doha and Caryagiti in the Cultural Indo-Tibetan Interface, Center
for Buddhist Studies, Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan, Feb. 2012, pp. 27-32.
16. ‘Catalogues of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal’, Shramanavidya – A Research Journal, Year
1, no. 1, Valmiki Vidyapeeth – Kathmandu, 2069 VS, pp. 127-135.
17. ‘Catalogues of Buddhist Sanskrit Mss. of Nepal’, Abhilekh (Journal of National Archives –Nepal),
year 30, Vol. 30, 2069 VS, 107-116.
18. ‘Contribution of Buddhabhadra (Jue-xien) and Fa-hsien in the Literary Development of Sanskrit
Buddhism in China’, Itihas Pravah – Annual Journal of Nepalese Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2010, pp.
28-32.
19. ‘Contribution of Dhyanabhadra in Fourteenth Century Yunan and Koryo, Rolamba, Vol. 30-31, nos.
1-4, Jan 2010 – Dec. 2011, pp. 46-53.
20. ‘Contribution of Indian Monk Dhyanabhadra Çünyadiçya (Zhi Kong) in the Development of
Buddhism in 14th Century Korea’, Buddhist Himalaya, Vol. XII, 2008.
21. ‘Contributions of Nepalese Buddhist scholars in the Development of Scholastic Buddhism in Tibet,’
Manimahesh: A Journal of Himalayan Studies, Vol. 1, Sept. 2012, Himachal State Museum Shimla.
22. ‘Cultural and Folk Masks of Nepal ‘,http://www.squidoo.com/deity-masks-from-nepal
23. ‘Depiction of Stories and Thematic Elaboration in the Aryamahapratisara Sütra’, The Light of
Wisdom, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2010.
24. ‘Lalitpur – A City of Buddhist Pantheons, The Great Compassion – an International Buddhist
Review, winter 2004, Kathmandu.
25. ‘Literary Migration and Perpetuation of Knowledge: Context of Buddhist Manuscripts of Nepal,’
Itihas Pravaha – Annual Journal of Nepalese Studies, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2014.
26. ‘Literary Resources of Indo-Newar Buddhism in Japan’, Abhilekh - Journal of National Archives,
Vol. 29, 2068 VS, pp. 81-89.
27. ‘Man and Masks: History, Phenomenology and the Art of Expression’ Rolamba, Vol. XV, Nos. 1-2,
Lalitpur, 2006.
28. ‘Metadata of Endangered Archives Programme [EAP] 676: Record of Sanskrit Manuscripts From
Personal Collections in Lalitpur Surveyed and Digitised by Dr. Shanker Thapa’,
https://www.scribd.com/doc/283960819
29. ‘Nepalese Master Buddhabhadra and Buddhism in 5th C. China’, Weekly Mirror, 42/28, 12 Oct. 2012.
http://weeklymirror.com.np/pics/pdf/vol_42-28.pdf
30. ‘Newar Scholars and Tibetan Buddhists: Contribution in the Development of Scholastic Buddhism in
Tibet’ Journal of Daesoon Thought, Vol. 19, 2005, Daejin University, Korea. Also available at:
http://210.101.116.28/W_files/kiss61/1q600298_pv.pdf
31. ‘Newār Scholarship and Intellectuality: Continuity of Indian Buddhist Tradition in the Himalaya’,
International Journal of Indic Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2013.
32. ‘Political Origin of Peasant Resistance in Nepal and the Pattern of Changes in Peasant Politics,
CETRI Belgium, Dec. 2013.
33. ‘Pt. Amritānanda Bandya – A Buddhist intellect and His Naipāliya Devatā Stuti Kalyāṇa
Pañcaviṁśatikā’, Abhilekha, Year 31, No. 31, 2070, pp. 1116-123.
34. ‘Religious Minorities and Identity Crisis, Himalayan Culture, Vol. IV, No. 1, May-August 1998, pp.
41-50.
35. ‘The Context of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of Nepal’ The Weekly Mirror, Vol. 39, No. 41, Feb.
5, 2010. http://weeklymirror.com.np/pics/pdf/mirror_41.pdf
36. ‘Ven. Dhyanabhadra and Buddhism in the Koryo Kingdom, The Weekly Mirror, Vol. 39, No. 43,
Feb. 19, 2010. http://weeklymirror.com.np/pics/pdf/mirror_43.pdf
37. 'An Approach to Peasant Movements', History: Past and Present N0. 3, June 1996, Patna, India.
38. 'An Approach to the Peasant Movements in Nepal', Tribhuvan University Journal, Vol. IX, June 1996
http://www.nepjol.info/nepal/index.php/TUJ/article/viewFile/3982/3371
39. 'Beginning of Peasant Movements in Nepal', Tribhuvan University Journal, Vol. XIX No. 2, Dec 1996.
40. 'Buddhism and Nepal – Japan Academic Relations: A Native Perspective', Journal of Nepal - Japan
Studies, Vol. IV, No. 1, 2004, Sakai Lions Club and Imanishi Memorial Fellowship Trust Nepal.
41. Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts - Glory of Newar Buddhism: Its Nature, Contexts and Proliferation’,
Sodhamala -Journal of Magar Study Center, Year 4, No.1, 2067 VS. pp. 52-67.
42. 'Caste and Social Domination', Ancient Nepal, No. 105, Apr-May 1988.
www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/journals/ancientnepal/index. php?selection=105.
43. 'Caste Hierarchy- Inter Ethnic Stratification in the Muslim Society of Nepal', Tribhuvan University
Journal, Vol. XVIII, Kathmandu, June 1995.
44. 'Conceptual Analysis of Religion and Religious Pluralism', Anweshan (The Research), P G Campus
Biratnagar, 2061 V.S.
45. 'Conceptualization of Marriage in Islam', Voice of History, Vol. IX-XI, No. 1, Dec. 1986.
46. 'Cultural Identity of Nepali Muslim', Rolamba, Vol. 20, No. 1 & 2, June - July. 2000.
47. 'Degradation of Buddhist Scholarship of Nepal, Samakalin Matribhümé, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2060 B. S.
48. 'Development of Buddhist Scholarship of Nepal', Rolamba, Vol. 22 no. 3, 4 and Vol. 23, nos. 1, 2, 3,
and 4 July 2002 – Dec. 2003.
49. 'Development of Japanese New Religious Movements and Its Impact in Nepal', The Journal of Nepal-
Japan Studies, Vol. III No. 1, 2002, Sakai Lions Club and Imanishi Memorial Fellowship Trust Nepal.
50. 'Ethnic Variation of Nepal's Muslim Minority', ISIM Newsletter. N0.6, 2000, Leiden University, the
Netherlands.
51. 'Fivefold Protection in Nepalese Buddhist Tradition', Nepal Traveler, Vol. XV, No. 5, March-April
2003, pp. 39-41.
52. 'Historical Aspects of Rural Indebtedness and Credit Supply in Nepal', Kalash, Year 1 No. 2, 2002.
53. 'History of Nepalese Buddhism: From Mythological Tradition to the Licchavi Period', Voice of
History, Vol. XVI, No. 2, 2001 Dec.
54. 'Iconography and Images of 'Païcarakña Sütra in Newãr Buddhism', The Great Compassion – An
International Buddhist Review, Winter 2004, Kathmandu.
55. 'Iconography of Mahapratisara', Tri-Bodhi, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2002.
 56. 'Identity and Institutionalization of Muslim Minority in Korea', Asian Culture, Vol. XXVII, No. 3-4,
winter 1999, Taipei, Taiwan.
57. 'Identity of Muslims as a Religious Minority in Korea: A Preliminary Report', The Review of Korean
Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, The Academy of Korean Studies, Korea, Dec. 2000.
58. Liuzu Hui-neng Si: Temple of the Sixth Patriarch in Zhen Shan, Weekly Mirror,42:29, 19 Oct. 2012
http://weeklymirror.com.np/pics/pdf/vol_42-29.pdf
59. 'Modernization of Monasticism n Korea', Voice of History, Vol. XII, No. 1, July 1997, pp. 67-78.
60. 'Nepal and East India Company- The Years of Frustration and Challenges', Himal, Vol. 1, Thakur Ram
Multiple Campus, 2041 B.S.
61. 'Pancarakña in Nepalese Buddhism', Loka Kérti Mahavihara Mataya Souvenir, Lalitpur, 2061.
62. 'Peasant Discontent, Consciousness and Demand for Change', Voice of History, Vol. VII - XIV No 1,
June 1999.
63. 'Pratityasamutpada: The Buddhist Theory of Dependent Origination', Voice of History, Vol. XIII No.
1, July 1998.
64. 'Recognition of Mahapratisara in Different Buddhist Traditions', Khopring, No. 12, Year 13, 2004-
2005, Kathmandu.
65. 'Ritual Aspect of Mahapratisara, Voice of History, Vol. XVI, No. 1, 2001.
66. 'The Conceptual Paradigm of Identity and Study of Religious Minorities', Rolamba, Vol. 24, No. 1 &
2, January-June 2004.
67. 'Theory of Dependent Origination: The Explanation of Human Values in Buddhism', Asian Culture,
Vol. XXVI, No. 4, Asia-Pacific Cultural Center - Taipei, Winter 1998.
68. 'Unnoticed Viharas of Patan', Nepal Travel Trade Reporter, Vol. VIII, Issue no. 16 November –
December 2004, Kathmandu.
69. 'Endangered Archives Programme and Digitisation of EAP-676 Manuscripts in Nepal, Abhilekh -
Journal of National Archives, Vol. 33, 2072, pp. 106-119.
70. 'Panjika of Girvana Ratnavali,’ Abhilekh - Journal of National Archives, Vol. 32, 2071VS, pp. 82-92.
71. Dated Manuscript of Newārī Version of Āryāvalokiteśvara Stotraṃ of Carapatipāda, Abhilekh -
Journal of National Archives, Vol. 34, 2073VS, pp. 177-184.
72. The Context of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts of China, Souvenir of Nepal China friendship Society,
Lumbini: 2016, pp. 14-18.
73. Radicalism and Peasant Political Action: Reinterpretation of Historical Contexts of Korean Peasantry,
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol. 3, Issue 1~2, Sept. 2016, pp. 1-23.
74. Newar Tradition of Book Culture: Buddhist Newars, Forgotten History of Book Writing and the Print
Culture [considered by Rissho University, Tokyo for publication 2018]
75. [In collaboration with Sasaki Kazunori and Shoji Fumio]
Surveying Sanskrit Buddhist Manuscripts in Japan and Construction of Newār Book History
[To be published in ABHILEKH – Journal of National Archives of Nepal]

Book Reviews
1. Schumann, H. W. 2004, ‘The Historical Buddha: Life and Teachings of the Founder of Buddhism,’
Translated by M. O'C Walshe. Delhi: Motilal Banarsi Dass Publisher (First Indian Edition),
Contribution to Nepalese Studies, Volume 32, Number 1, January 2005.
 2. Khadgaman Shrestha, Buddhism in Nepal with Special Reference to Vajrayana Buddhism', Itihas
Pravaha – Annual Journal of Nepalese Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2010.
3. Kedar Nath Bastola – Taxation in Nepal’, Voice of History, 12:1, July 1997, 115-116.
4. Yogesh Raj. 2010. ‘History as Mindscapes: A Memory of the Peasant’s Movement of Nepal’, Studies
in Nepalese History and Society, 17-2, Dec 2012.
5. Yoshizaki Kazumi, ‘Kathmandu as the Water Pot,’ Itihas Pravah – Annual Journal of Nepalese
Studies, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2013 Kathmandu: Vajra Publications, 2012.
6. Rukmini Wanta Pradhan, ‘Vikranshil Mahavihara: Ek Adhdhyayan’, Samaj Adhyayan (;dfh cWoog),
Vol. 12, 2074 V.S.[2017].

Research Articles in Nepali Language:

1. [In collaboration with T R Vaidya], Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah ko Palako Tamrapatra, Nepal Past
and Present, Vol. 1, No. 1, Saraswati Campus.
2. Bazarka Thekedarley Mudda Herney Bareko 1993 Salko Aprakashit Sanad, Ancient Nepal. No. 101,
Bhadra - Ashwin 2044 V. S., (in Nepali).
3. Gaunstarmai Muddamamila Herney Karyalai Sansthagat Garneybareko B.S. 1999 ko Aprakashit
Sanad ra Istihar, Rolamba, Vol. 21, No. 1-3, Jan-Sept. 2001, (in Nepali).
4. Jang Bahadurko Belayat Yatra- Ek Aitihasik Bishleshan, Vivechana, a Journal of Thakur Ram
Multiple Campus, 2042 V. S. (in Nepali).
5. Nepali Bouddha Samudayama Prachalit Paritrana, Ananda Bhumi, Year 29, No. 1. Ananda Kuti
Vihara, (in Nepali).
6. Prime Minister Jang Bahadurko Rajinama ra Sambat 1856 ko Sanad, Ruprekha, Year 23, No. 255,
Issue no. 3, Shravan 2039, (in Nepali).
7. Rauteyharuko Adhyayanma Ek Naya Ayam, Ruprekha, Year 24, No. 271, Issue no. 7, Mangshir 2040
VS, Kathmandu, (in Nepali).
8. Sandarbha Grantha Suchi, Akar, Year 7, No. 40, 2040 VS, Birganj, (in Nepali).
9. Tamang Dharma: Hiki, Maney, Tambakaiten ka Buddha Ra Ghyang'. Nepali Sanskriti, Year 4, No,
2, 2056 B.S., Kathmandu.
10. Vijïanavada (Yogacara) Darçan Parichaya (An Introduction of Mind-only (Yogachara-Vijnanavada)
Philosophy), Buddha Jayanti Golden Jubilee Souvenir V.S. 2550, Nyakhachuk: Bhaskarvarna
Mahavihara, 2006, pp. 71-78.
11. Tri-Lakñaëa: Anitya, Dukha and Anatma’ (The Three Features – Impermanence, Sufferings and
Soullessness), Dhamma Vani - Buddhist Bulletin, Year 1, No. 6, May 2006, Bouddha Sangha –
Bhaktapur, pp. 15-16.
12. Sautrantrika Matko Parichaya’ (An Introduction of Sautantrika Philosophy), Dhamma Vani-Buddhist
Bulletin, Year 2 No. 7, July 2006, Bouddha Sangha – Bhaktapur, pp. 6-9.
13. Madhyamika Darshan Parichaya’, Historical Journal, Vol. 1. No. 2, department of History and
Buddhist Studies, Patan Multiple Campus, Lalitpur, Ashwin 2067 (Sept-Oct. 2010).