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Vidwan Score 9.1

91% Complete
22 Articles
26 Books
8 Projects
4 Awards

Dr Chandra B Varma, M.A. (Buddhist Studies, D.U.;Gold medallist); M.Phi, D.Litt., Ex- Chair ICCR & Visiting Professor, Royal Govt of Cambodia; Formerly Head & UGC Project Director, Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Hyderabad

Chair Professor
INDIAN COUNCIL OF CULTURAL RELATIONS (ICCR)

Publications

  • 22
    Journal Articles
  • 26
    Book
  • 8
    Projects
  • 4
    Awards



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Expertise

Cultural studies

i) Translation of scientific, philosophical and literary classical texts particularly composed in Pali, Prakrit and Sanskrit into English ii) Buddhist Model of Mind & Cognitive Theory iii) Buddhist and Jaina Philosophies /Indian Philosophy iv) Phenomenology & Existentialism v) Abhidhamma Philosophy vi) Pali, Prakirt, Apabhramsa, and Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit literatures vii) History & Philosophy of ancient Indian Sciences

Personal Information

Dr Chandra B Varma, M.A. (Buddhist Studies, D.U.;Gold medallist); M.Phi, D.Litt., Ex- Chair ICCR & Visiting Professor, Royal Govt of Cambodia; Formerly Head & UGC Project Director, Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Hyderabad

1959 Male
Senior Faculty, Department Of Philosophy University Of Hyderabad
, Telangana, India - 500046


Experience

  • Chair Professor

    Sanskrit and Buddhist Studies

    INDIAN COUNCIL OF CULTURAL RELATIONS (ICCR),New Delhi

  • Project Director

    Centre for Buddhist Studies

    University of Hyderabad,Hyderabad

  • Coordinator

    Centre for Buddhist Studies

    University of Hyderabad,Hyderabad

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Philosophy

    University of Hyderabad,Hyderabad

  • Visiting Professor

    Comparative Literature, Religion and Science

    Centre for Comparative Literature & Science (Markaz E Adab O Science),Ranchi

  • Language Consultant (Pali, Prakrit & Apabhramsa)

    Editorial

    Sahitya Akademi (Indian Academy of Letters), New Delhi,New Delhi

  • Associate Professor (Comparative Indian Philosophy

    Philosophy and Religion

    B.L.Institute of Indology,North Delhi

  • Coordinator History of S & T Cell

    History of Science and Technology Cell

    Delhi College of Engineering,North Delhi

  • CSIR Fellow /Scientist QHS

    Department of History and Philosophy of Science

    National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies CSIR,Central Delhi

  • Assistant Executive Secretary II & Head of the Div

    History of Science

    Indian National Science Academy,South delhi

  • Scientist (QHS)

    Department of History and Philosophy

    National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies CSIR,New Delhi

  • Language Consultant

    Language Cell

    Australian International Development Assistance Bureau (AIDAB),Canberra ACT


Qualification

  • D.Litt. (Humanities), Department of Sanskrit

    Ranchi University

  • M.Phil (dissertation: outstanding; title: Citta-Vithi and Phenomenology ...

    Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi

  • M.A. in Buddhist Studies (Gold medallist;Topper of 1984); specialisation:Pali;Delhi University.)

    University of Delhi

  • M.A. (Gold-medallist); first in order of merit

    Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi


Honours and Awards

1987

JN TATA ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDIES ABROAD

JN TATA ENDOWMENT

1987

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP (1987-91) as being one among the top six candidates upon inter-disciplinary selection across the world

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

1985

DELHI UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDAL (for being first in order of merit in Master of Arts examination)

Awarded by His Excellency Dr R. Venkataramana

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1987

JN TATA ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDIES ABROAD

JN TATA ENDOWMENT

1987

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP (1987-91) as being one among the top six candidates upon inter-disciplinary selection across the world

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

1985

DELHI UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDAL (for being first in order of merit in Master of Arts examination)

Awarded by His Excellency Dr R. Venkataramana

1985

Delhi University Merit Scholarship (1985)

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2017

An Introduction of the Concept of Saddha in Theravada Buddhism and its Significance in the Modern World

University of Hyderabad,Phurapha Phramaha Wichian (Result declared on 17.4.2017 Ref. UH/Exams/Ph.D./2010/1115)

2010

Problems of Translating Buddhist Texts in Pali with special Refernce to Therigatha

University of Hyderabad,S.K.M.D.D.Gunathilake (Result declared on 6.10.2010; Ref. UH/Exams/Ph.D/2010/1285)

2017

An Introduction of the Concept of Saddha in Theravada Buddhism and its Significance in the Modern World

University of Hyderabad,Phurapha Phramaha Wichian (Result declared on 17.4.2017 Ref. UH/Exams/Ph.D./2010/1115)

2010

Problems of Translating Buddhist Texts in Pali with special Refernce to Therigatha

University of Hyderabad,S.K.M.D.D.Gunathilake (Result declared on 6.10.2010; Ref. UH/Exams/Ph.D/2010/1285)

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2020

Member, Executive Council, University of Hyderabad (A Central University; and an Institution of Eminence)

Member

2019

Member, [National] BOARD OF DEVELOPMENT OF PALI LANGUAGE, constituted by Ministry of Education, New Delhi

Member

2018

Member, University Court, University of Hyderabad (A Central University and and Institution of Eminence)

Court Member

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2020

Member, Executive Council, University of Hyderabad (A Central University; and an Institution of Eminence)

Member

2019

Member, [National] BOARD OF DEVELOPMENT OF PALI LANGUAGE, constituted by Ministry of Education, New Delhi

Member

2018

Member, University Court, University of Hyderabad (A Central University and and Institution of Eminence)

Court Member

2017

University of Hyderabad School Board of Humanities

Member School Board

2016

Editorial Advisory Board of Asian Renaissance: A Global journal of Asian Cultures

Member & Editor

2014

Academic Council University of Hyderabad

Member

2009

Advisory Board of Buddhist studies (Stand Alone/Special Centre for Buddhist Studies), University of Hyderabad

ex officio Member Secretary of Buddhist Studies

2002

Motilal Banarsidass Indological publishers

Editor, Editorialf Board

2002

Sahitya Akademi's Editorial Board for Encyclopedia of Indian Poetics

Member and Editor (Pali, Prakrit and Apabhramsa)

1995

Advisory Board of History of Science (Ancient Period, Indian National Science Academy

Member secretary,

1995

Advisory Board of History of Science (Medieval Period Period) at Indian National Science Academy

Member secretary,

1995

Advisory Board of History of Science (modern Period) at Indian National Science Academy

Member secretary,

1995

National Commission of Indian History of Science

ex officio Member Secretary

1995

Editorial Board of Indian Journal of History of Science, Indian National Commission of History of Science

Member secretary & Associate Editor

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Membership In Committees

2019

English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad

External Member (nominee of the Vice-Chancellor), Board of Studies for Aesthetics & Philosophy, School Board of Interdisciplinary Studies 2019

2018

Purchase Committee, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad

Member

2009

Advisory Board of Stand Alone Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Hyderabad

Coordinator/Head & Member Secretary

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2019

English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad

External Member (nominee of the Vice-Chancellor), Board of Studies for Aesthetics & Philosophy, School Board of Interdisciplinary Studies 2019

2018

Purchase Committee, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad

Member

2009

Advisory Board of Stand Alone Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Hyderabad

Coordinator/Head & Member Secretary

2006

Advisory Board for Distance Education Programme for Buddhist Studies, University of Hyderabad

Coordinator & Member Secretary

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Research Projects

REVISED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIAN LITERATURE (Pali, Prakrit and Apabhamsa sections)

Funding Agency : Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIAN POETICS (PALI-PRAKRTI SECTIONS)

Funding Agency : sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India

EPOCH MAKING SOCIAL THINKERS OF INDIA FOR CENTRE FOR BUDDHIST STUDIES

Funding Agency : UGC

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REVISED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIAN LITERATURE (Pali, Prakrit and Apabhamsa sections)

Funding Agency : Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIAN POETICS (PALI-PRAKRTI SECTIONS)

Funding Agency : sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India

EPOCH MAKING SOCIAL THINKERS OF INDIA FOR CENTRE FOR BUDDHIST STUDIES

Funding Agency : UGC

ILLUSTRATED JATAK AND OTHER STORIES OF THE BUDDHA (A web enabled Project)

Funding Agency : UNDP and Ministry of Culture, Govt of India

BUDDHA KI KAHANIYAN (HINDI)

Funding Agency : Ministry of Culture and Information Technology, Government of India

COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHICAL STUDY OF ABHIDHAMMA AND ABHIDHARMA

Funding Agency : Indian Council of Philosophical Research

CD-ROM PROJECT ON EMINENT SCIENTISTS

Funding Agency : CSIR

BUDDHIST MODEL OF MIND

Funding Agency : CSIR

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Publications (95)