History

Year of Establishment : 2014

History of the department : The department of Buddhist studies which has been established in the year 2014 is an Unique one in the scene that it is not only the first of its kind in eastern India but also it has adopted a holistic approach to Buddhism and brought under close scrutiny all its important aspects. In fact, the academic activities of the Department has not only earned encomium but established the truth that Buddhism can regarded as guiding principle for any human society. The Buddhist studies cover a broad area in respect of Buddhism and offer a glimpse of thought process of the Great Teacher-Buddha.

Research

Thrust areas in teaching and research of the academic department : Buddhist studies on different aspects.

Major activities : Organisation of Special lectures in name of Sir Asutosh Mukherjee Commemorative lectures.

Contact

Campus : College Street (Asutosh Siksha Prangan)

Address for communication : 87/1 College Street, Kolkata-700073.