Buddhist Learning in South Asia

This interdisciplinary study provides a broad analysis of -r- N-land- Mah-vih-ra, the Buddhist learning center, during the first millennium AD. Drawing from history, archaeology, and religious studies, the author examines its role both as a religious and educational institution and investigates the impact of nationalist interpretations of the site.

Pintu Kumar

Chapter 1: Origin, Growth, and Decay of Sri Nalanda Mahavihara Chapter 2: Sri Nalanda Mahavihara in Travelogues and Archaeology Chapter 3: Pre-Nalanda/Brahma?ical Education in Ancient India: Gurukulas Chapter 4: Sri Nalanda Mahavihara: An Institution of Religious Learning Chapter 5: Sri Nalanda and Buddhist Learning Chapter 6: Sri Nalanda's Monastic Organization and Religion Chapter 7: Life, Ritual and Influences Chapter 8: Conclusion