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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].