Dr. Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury

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College of Religious Studies (CRS),
Mahidol University, Salaya,
999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya,
Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.

Ph.D in Buddhist Studies,Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand

Buddhist Studies; Theravāda Buddhism; Pāli Literature; Asian Religions; Mindfulness Studies; Buddhism in Bangladesh. 

2024

• A Forgotten Inscription on the Narrative Study of Buddhist Traditions in Boṅgabhūmi: Past through Present”, In Studia Orientalia Slovaca. (Upcoming)

2023

• “The Buddhist Concept of Paṭiccasamuppāda Based on Pāli Manuscripts: Genesis, Meanings, Annotated Translation, Interpretat ion, and Doctrinal Significance”, In the Journal Poligrafi, in 27 No. 105/106 (2022): Transplanted Buddhism in and from Southeast Asia DOI: https://doi.org/10.35469/poligrafi.2022.336.
• “A Forgotten Buddhist Philanthropist from Boṅgabhūmi: The Life and Works of Kṛpāśaraṇa Mahāthērō (1865 – 1927)”, In Studia Orientalia Slovaca, Vol. 21.2., pp. 65-89.ORCID ID: 0000-0001- 5479-4019

2022

• “কর্মযোগী কৃপাশরণ মহাথের : বিচক্ষণে ঋদ্ধ এক মহাপুরুষের সুদূরপ্রসারী শিক্ষাচিন্তা” (Bengali Language), In Gyanalo (Issue 33), pp. 40-45.
• “Unfolding Dependent Origination – A Psychological Analysis for Disclosing the Root of the Afflictive State of Mind”, In Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS), 13 No. 1 ., pp. 11-43.

2021

• Contributing author, Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha in collaboration with Dr. Richard Dixey and Wangmo Dixey, published by the light of the Buddhadharma Foundation International (LBDFI) and Dharma Mangalam Press, Ratna Ling, California, USA. (ISBN: 978-0-89800-228-7)
• “Buddhist Transmission in Bangladesh: Past through Present”, In Amitabha, Vol. 20, Issue. 20, pp. 49-52.

2020                

• “Ethical Challenges for Global Education: A Buddhist Perspective” in the academic Journal, Buddhist Approach to Global Education in Ethics, (ISBN: 978- 604-61-6261-2), funded by the United Nations Day of VESAK and Vietnam Buddhist University, Vietnam. Hanoi: Hong DUC Publishing House, Vietnam; pp. 484-496.
• “The Role of Psychology in the Doctrine of Dependent Origination from Various Schools of Buddhist Thought” in the academic research journal JIABU: the International Association of Buddhist Universities, Vol. 12, No. 1 (Issue: June, 2019; ISBN: 1906-8190), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Press, Thailand, pp. 224-238.

2019

• “Buddhist Transmission along the Silk Road: The Propagation of the Sarvāstivāda School to China” in the Journal of International Buddhist Studies College, Vol. 4, No. 1 (Issue: January; ISBN: 2465-5546), Ayutthaya; Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Press, 10-17.

2018

• “Nāgārjūna’s Challenge to Ancient Buddhist Hermeneutics: An Inquiry into Evolving Emptiness (Śūnyatā) Doctrine in Buddhism” in the Research Journal of Asian Studies of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Thailand and the Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, USA.
• “The Legacy of Atiśa: A Reflection on Textual, Historical and Doctrinal Developments to Enrich Buddha Dhamma from the Azimuth of Vikramśilā to Modern Era” in the academic research journal of JIABU: the International Association of Buddhist Universities, Vol. 11, No.1 (Issue: January-June, 2018/ ISBN: 1906-8190), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Press, pp. 414-426).
• “The Relationship between Internal and External Conflict: Buddhist Way to Discover Peace” in the academic research journal of JIABU: the International Association of Buddhist Universities, Vol. 11, No.2 (Issue: July-December, 2018/ ISBN: 1906-8190), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Press, pp. 257- 262.

2017

• “An Analytical Study of the Concept of Emptiness (Śūnyatā) Doctrine and Its Connection with Dependent Origination”, in JIBSC: The Journal of the International Buddhist Studies College, Vol.3 No.2 (Issue: July-December 2016/ ISBN: 2465-5546), Ayutthaya; Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Press, 13-27.

2016

• “Psychological Aspects in the Doctrine of Dependent Origination” in JIBSC: The Journal of the International Buddhist Studies College, Vol.3 No.2 (Issue: July- December 2016/ ISBN: 2465-5546), Ayutthaya, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Press, 9-31.
• “The Significant Doctrine of the Saddharmapundarīka Sūtra (Lotus Sūtra) and its Connection with the Tian Tai School” in Buddhism and Australia, 2016. (e- journal).

2015

• “The Significance of the Platform Sūtra and its Similarities to the Pāli Canon” in the Journal of International Buddhist College (IBC) & Than Hsiang Buddhist Research Center (Issue: September 2015, E-Magazine) http://ejournal.thanhsiang.org/ejournal (e-journal)

2014                                        

• “Fond Reminiscence of Dear Mentor the Late Most Venerable Master Gyaniswar Mahastavir” (A translated excerpt of His Holiness Sangharaja Dr. Dharmasen Mahastavir’s article ‘Kathamrita’ from “Mahagyani Mahajon” published in conjunction with ‘Bhikkhu Paribhasa at Mokutnait, Patiya, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2009) – “Shorone Borone: A Journal of Dayananda Mahastavir’s Jubilee”, Chittagong, Bangladesh. pp. 60-63.

Articles in Newspapers and Media

• ContributingregularfeaturestoBuddhistDoorGlobalat https://www.buddhistdoor.net/author/sanjoy-barua-chowdhury/
• Contributed an article, entitled: “Buddha Purnima: A day dedicated to spreading love, compassion, and peace” in the newspaper “The Business Standard” on May 15, 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/buddha-purnima-day-dedicated-spreading-love-compassion-and-peace-420058?fbclid=IwAR2VLSAwOiBh4LFyszuRIJz1McQDFMFGBPsPy71d2TTUZQzLWzGwla7JqzI
• “Buddha Purnima: A Day of Self Reflection and Unwaving Compassion” in “The Business Standard” on April 2023 https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/buddha-purnima-day-self-contemplation-and-unwavering-kindness-626042
• “The Legacy of Chaitra Sankranti Celebration at Phratara Chaitya Haidgaon-Chattogram” on April, 2023, https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/legacy-chaitra-sankranti-celebration-pharatara-caitya-haidgaon-cakrashala-616150