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8:00AM – 1:15PM

2:30PM – 4:30PM

 
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10:00AM – 5:00PM

1:00PM – 1:30PM
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10:00AM – 5:00PM

1:00PM – 1:30PM
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PRAMOD SINGH

Pramod Singh

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Admin- 1, Administration

Profile:  Pramod Singh(LLB, LLM and MBA Human Resources) has more than twenty two years of experience in administration. Having trained, and acquired knowledge in various Government organizations including the Indian Navy, IIT & Constituent College (BHU), presently he is working as Assistant Registrar Administration, Account and in-charge PPC. Committed to excellence, his areas of interest are man-power planning and audit, efficient procurement practices, streamlining of office work with a keen eye on integrating the sustainable and futuristic vision of paperless management.

Administration
SUNIL KUMAR

Sunil Kumar

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Examination Wing, Administration

Profile:  Sunil Kumar is working as Assistant Registrar and in-charge of examination wing. In addition to the present assignment he also shoulders the responsibilities of Central Public Information Officer (RTI) &  as in-charge of sanitation & allied services unit.  Mr. Kumar has experience of more than twenty-five years, and prior to joining this institute, he has served in the Ministry of Defense, Govt. of India and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (PSU).

He has excellent team building administrative skills and planning & organizing skills. He remains committed to creating and providing ease of accessibility to students, staff and faculties in an approachable and compassionate manner.

Research
KARMA SONAM PALMO

Dr. Karma Sonam Palmo

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Dictionary Department, Research

Profile:  Dr. Karma Sonam Palmo holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tasmania (School of Humanities: Asian Philosophy & Gender Studies), Australia. She works as a Research Assistant in the Dictionary Department of Research Section. She is currently working on a Tri-Lingual Abhidharma Thematic Dictionary (Tibetan-Sanskrit-English). Besides working on her main dictionary project, she teaches English in the Dept. of Classical and Modern Languages, Faculty of Shabda Vidya. She has taught courses on Buddhist Philosophy (Abhidharma); Gender and Buddhism; and Women in Buddhism as a Visiting Faculty in Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Sikkim, India and Smith College, MA, USA. Her research interests are Abhidharma and Yogacara Buddhist Philosophies; Women in Buddhism; Buddhism and Gender; and Buddhist Narrative & Hagiographic Literature.

Research
RAMESH CHANDRA NEGI

Dr. Ramesh Chandra Negi

Associate Professor of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra

  • Dictionary Department, Research,
  • CENTRE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

Dr. Ramesh Chandra Negi holds a PhD Degree from CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi. Currently, he is Associate Professor in Department of Sampradaya Shastra (Kargyud) under the Faculty of Hetu Evam Adhyatma Vidya and as an additional duty he is the Chief Editor (Prof.) of Dictionary Department. At present, along with teaching work of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra, he is engaged in editing and translating works of texts of Dictionary Department and Kargyud Sampradaya.

Teaching Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, Restoration, Translation, Editing and Vipassana Meditation are the fields of his specialization.

He has 32 books published, 14 books in progress of publication and about 90 other publications such as research papers and translated texts.

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SAURABH DUBEY

Dr. Saurabh Dubey

Assistant Professor of Economics
(Contractual)

  • Faculty of Adhunik Vidya, Department of Social Sciences

Saurabh Dubey is pursuing Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) and teaches Economics at the Faculty of Adhunik Vidya, Department of Social Science. His responsibilities as a teacher revolve around a curriculum that includes macroeconomics, microeconomics, money theory, and Indian economics.

His primary research interests are micro, small, and medium enterprise, rural labor, and artisans. He stays committed to understanding the effects of growth on rural industries and rural labor. Saurabh is especially enthusiastic in organising quizzes, workshops, and discussions.

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URGYEN

Dr. Urgyen

Assistant Professor of Tibetan History

  • Faculty of Adhunik Vidya, Department of Social Sciences

Dr. Urgyen did his Ph.D. from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies. He is currently working as Assistant Professor of Tibetan History and Culture in the Department of Social Science Faculty of Adhunika Vidya. His teaching areas are Tibetan History and History of Buddhism in Tibet and India. His research Interest is in the area of the Patron and Priest relationship between Gaden Phodrang Government and Qing Dynasty (1728-1912).

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MEHAR SINGH NEGI

Dr. Mehar Singh Negi

Assistant Professor of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, KAGYU

Dr. Mehar Singh Negi joined CIHTS (2000 batch) for higher studies and received his Acharya degree in 2009 followed by M. Phil degree in 2011. He is UGC NET qualified and has accomplished Doctorate degree in 2020. Since 2011 he has been engaged in teaching Buddhist Philosophy in Sampradaya Shastra Department as a Guest Faculty. He has served as Kargyud Committee President in 2015, 2018 and 2021 and completed restoration work of the text ‘Abhisamayalankarvrittih Pindhartha’.

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AMIT MISHRA

Dr. Amit Mishra
HoD

Assistant Professor of Political Science

  • Faculty of Adhunik Vidya, Department of Social Sciences

Dr. Amit Mishra is a Senior Assistant Professor in Political Science and Head of the Department of Social Science at the CIHTS.  He holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. from Delhi University. His doctoral thesis is entitled, “United Nations Peace keeping in the Post cold war period: Peace keeping to Peace building”. He authored a book entitled, United Nations Peace keeping: Dimensions in the post cold war era and Emerging challenges in 2015, published by YS Books International Publishers, Delhi, second book a monograph on “Social Democracy in Latin America: Achievements and Challenges” published by Lambert Academic Publishing group, Dusseldorf, Germany in December’ 2017 and third book is entitled Governance of Disaster Management: Lessons From India also by Lambert Academic Publishing group published in Dec. 2021.

Dr. Mishra has travelled widely and presented papers at Frankfurt, Rome, Addis Ababa, Lisbon and leading institutions in India like J.N.U., Delhi University, BHU, IDSA etc. He has several research publications on international issues in referred, peer reviewed international and national journals in India and abroad.

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PRASHANT KUMAR MAURYA

Dr. Prashant Kumar Maurya

Assistant Professor of Economics

  • Faculty of Adhunik Vidya, Department of Social Sciences

Dr. Prashant Kumar Maurya has completed M.A. in Economics from Banaras Hindu University and D.Phil. from University of Allahabad. He has been working as Assistant Professor in Economics at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies since October, 2013. His areas of interest are Micro Economics, Health Economics and Buddhist Economics. He has published many articles in national and international journals. He is member of different Academic bodies.

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DORJEE DAMDUL

Dr. Dorjee Damdul
Dean

Associate Professor

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Dr. Dorjee Damdul did his graduation from Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute (1988, Men-tsee-Khang, Dharamsala) and served in the Pharmaceutical Department of TMAI. Since 1996, he has been working in various advisory and academic capacities at CIHTS, strengthening and furthering the vision of the Sowa-Rigpa Department. With over 30 years of academic and organizational experience he has authored many books, presented numerous papers at seminars and workshops and presently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish and Shilpa Vidhya.

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NAMDAK TSUKPHUS

Ven. Geshe Namdak Tsukphus

Assistant Professor of Bon Shastra
(Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Bon Shastra

Ven. Geshe Namdak Tsukphus has completed his Ph.D. in Bon philosophy from Menri Monastery, Kotlapanjola Oachgat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.  He is currently member of the 15th Tibetan Parliament in Exile and Guest lecturer of Bon Sampradaya and Mool Shastra in CIHTS. Additionally, he holds various positions in Tibetan social and cultural institutions.

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THARKEY

Geshe Tharkey

Assistant Professor of Mool Shastra
(Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Mool Shastra

Geshe Tharkey holds Karampa (B.A.), Lopon (M.A.) and Lharampa degree which is equivalent to Doctorate in Buddhist Philosophy from Sera Je Monastery in the year 2004, 2006 and 2009 respectively and teaches in Mool Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves tenets of the four Indian Buddhist Philosophical Schools: Madhyamaka, Yogacara, Sautrantika and Vaibhashika; consisting the subjects of Buddhist Pramana, Madhyamika, Paramita and Buddhist Ethics.

His research interest includes major works of Nalanda masters and Buddist Tantara. He has deep knowledge in the works of Jetsong Khapa and Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen.

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TSULTRIM GYURMEY

Lopon Tsultrim Gyurmey

Assistant Professor of Mool Shastra
(Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Mool Shastra

Lopon Tsultrim Gyurmey holds Prajnaparamita Shastra (B.A.) and Lopon (M.A.) degree respectively form Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka and teaches in Mool Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His dynamic teaching includes the major works of Indian Buddhist seers of the yore like Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Asanga, Vasubandhu, Chandrakirti, Dignaga, and Dharmakirti. His research interests focuses in the field of Madhyamaka, Paramana and Abhidharma.

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LOBSANG WANGDRAK

Geshe Lobsang Wangdrak

Assistant Professor of Mool Shastra
  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Mool Shastra

Geshe Lobsang Wangdrak is an Assistant Professor in Indian Buddhist Philosophy, Department of Mool Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. He holds a Degree of Geshe Lharampa (Equivalent to Doctorate in Philosophy) from Sera Jey Monastic Institute, South India. He received a degree of Ngagrampa, Doctrine in Buddhist Tantra, from Gyumed Tantric University, South India.

His teaching area involves tenets of the four Indian Buddhist Philosophical Schools: Madhyamaka, Yogacara, Sautrantika and Vaibhashika; consisting of the subjects of Pramāṇa, Abhidharma, Abhisamayālaṅkārālokā, Madhyamakavatara, Twenty verses by Vasubandhu, Thirty verses of Vasubandhu, Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, Tattvasangraha, Madhyamak’alangk’ara, Bodhisattvacaryavatara and Roots verses of the Middle Way. He has participated as speaker in national and international seminars, and has written and published several standard articles. He has served two years as a Warden, and Education Councillor of Dialectical sessions and as member of several committees.

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TENZIN NORBU

Dr. Tenzin Norbu

Assistant Professor of Mool Shastra

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Mool Shastra

Geshe Tenzin Norbu is an Assistant Professor in Buddhist Philosophy, Head of the Department of Mool-Shastra. He is also a visiting scholar at the University of California Irvine and Tibetan Initiative U.S.A. He holds a Geshe Lharampa degree (Equivalent to Ph.D.) from Gaden Shartse Monastic Institute and Geshe Ngagrampa Degree (Buddhist Tantric Education) from Gyuto Tantric Monastery. His teaching and research focuses on the Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Science & Buddhist Religion based on the instructions and precepts of Buddha and five major collections of the Buddhist commentarial tradition such as Buddhist Logic and Epistemology, Mahayan Buddhist Studies of Six Perfections, Middle way Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Psychology and Phenomenology. Besides teaching and research, Geshe Tenzin Norbu has organized several national seminars. He has also performed the duties of Warden, Education Councillor of Dialectical sessions and he is member of several committees.

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TENZIN DHEMEY

Geshe Tenzin Dhemey

Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Gelug

Geshe Tenzin Dhemeyhas received Geshe Lharampa degree (equivalent to Ph.D.) from Gelugpa University, Karnataka. He joined the Drepung Losel Ling Monastic Collage in 1997 and since then rigorously studied five major Buddhist sciences, viz., Pramana, Pragyaparamita, Madhyamika, Vinaya and Abhidharma. During the six years of Gelug great examination in Gelugpa University; he secured first position for five consecutive years. He studied Buddhist Psychology, epistemology, Buddhist ethics and logic for twenty-four years and has earned traditional Karampa (B.A.) and Lopon (M.A.) degrees with first grade. Later on, he joined Gyumed Tantric University to study four classes of Tantras, specializing in Guhyasamaja, Chakrasamvara and Vajrabhairava. He further studied Buddhist tantric practices and methods for meditating on Nadi, Vayu & Bindu and earned Geshe Ngagrampa degree (highest degree in Tantra philosophy) with first position in the final examination. Additionally, he has studied modern science for four years at Drepung Losel Ling Meditation and Science Center. In 2021 he has shouldered the responsibility of Geshe Lethokat Drepung Losel Ling Monastic Collage, that is to supervise quality assurance in imparting knowledge in the monastic environment.

At present, he is teaching Buddhist philosophy at CIHTS, Varanasi in Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhayatma Vidya. He has keen research interest in analysing Madhyamaka philosophical system and illusory body and intermediate state of dream phenomenology propounded in Guhyasamaja Tantra. Keeping up with the current trends in pedagogy, he is devoted himself in bringing about dynamic change in imparting knowledge in classroom settings. 

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TENZIN NYIMA

Dr. Tenzin Nyima

Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Gelug

Dr. Tenzin Nyima (Vidya Kumar)has received his Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, and his doctoral thesis is entitled, “Critical Analysis on Relation of Body and Mind from Buddhist Perspective”. He has studied Buddhist Psychology, Buddhist Epistemology, Pramana and Prajñāpāramitā at Drepung Losel Ling Monastic Collage, Karnataka for 8 years and then he joined CIHTS in 2006 and earned the titles of Shastri (B.A) and Acharya (M.A). Currently, he is engaged in teaching Buddhist Philosophy at his alma mater, in Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhayatma Vidya. Taking into account the current trends in the contemporary education and changes in socio-cultural environment he combines traditional wisdom with modern educational pedagogy to impart knowledge in the class.

He constantly invests himself in research areas that are primarily centred around exploration of dynamics of mind, meditation, spiritual awakening and philanthropic mindfulness through the progressive approach of the ancient Indian wisdom. He has knowledge of Hindi, Tibetan, English, Sanskrit and Pali languages which enabled him to translate selected Sutras, crucial articles and hymns of prayers. Furthermore, he has been interpreting teachings/lectures of eminent scholars on various occasions across India. He has published several research articles on Buddhist studies and Himalayan-culture in reputed national journals. Apart from his academic responsibilities, he is a member of several committees in the Institute and has coordinated workshops, seminars and symposiums. In the meantime, he has participated and presented papers in the national and international seminars.

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NGAWANG TENPHEL

Dr. Ngawang Tenphel

Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Gelug

Dr. Ngawang Tenphel joined Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in 1995 and received Acharya degree in 2004. Subsequently, he continued his studies at Sera Mey Monastary and received Geshe degree in 2008. In the meantime, Dr. Ngawang Tenphel served as a guest faculty at CIHTS. His Ph.D. on “The Concept of Atman and Anatman in the Philosophies of Ancient Indian Non-Buddhist Schools and School of Buddhism” was awarded in 2013 from CIHTS.

 In 2014, Dr. Tenphel was appointed as Asst. Professor in Gelug Sampradaya at CIHTS. He was elected as President of 46th Gelugpa Students’ Welfare Committee (GSWC) in 2015 and again from 2019 to 2021. He also served as president of Alumni Association of CIHTS from 2021 to 2022. He is GSWC in-charge too. He has also played a pivotal role in organizing scores of conferences, national and international seminars in the institute itself.

Currently, he is the students’ dean along with supervising Ph.D. scholars. Besides, Dr. Ngawang Tenphel has published some books and articles in various journals and websites.

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RIGZIN DORJEE

Geshe Rigzin Dorjee

Assistant Professor of Gelug Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Gelug

Geshe Rigzin Dorjee holds Karampa (B.A.), Lopon (M.A.) and Lharampa degree (equivalent to Doctorate) in Buddhist Philosophy from Losel Ling Monastic University, South India. He teaches in Geluk Samparadaya Department, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching areas are Madhyamakavatara and Paramita. His research interest focuses on the critical works on Madhyamaka and Pramana. He has great experience in analytical writings in both Sutra and Tantras.

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TASHI SAMPHEL

Dr. Tashi Samphel

Associate Professor of Kargyud Sampradaya Shastra

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, KAGYU

Dr. Tashi Samphel received Acharya degree in 1983 from CIHTS. In 1989 he obtained Ph.D. degree from Sampuranand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. He was awarded Research Fellowship by UGC for his Ph.D. He has served in the Rare Buddhist Texts Research Unit, CIHTS as a Research Assistant from 1989 to 1996. He worked as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Kagyud Sampradaya Shastra before getting promoted to Associate Professor in 2008. He was nominated as a member of Academic Council for two terms. He has worked as Director on deputation at Songtsen Library, Center for Tibetan and Himalayan Studies from 2008 to 2011, Dehardun (Affiliated with Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Tehri Garwal, Uttarakhand). He received The Global Mahasaddhammajotika Award presented by Younker Historical Research Foundation, Meerut (U.P.) that was sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Government of India in 2019.

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SANGE TENZIN

Khenpo Sanga Tenzin

Assistant Professor of Nyingma Sampradaya Shastra

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Nyingma

Kenpo Sanga Tenzin holds B.A., M.A. and Khenpo (Ph.D) degree in Buddhist Philosophy in the year 2001, 2004 and 2011 respectively form Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka and teaches in Samparadaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves around the works of Masters of Nyingma tradition in Tibetan Buddhist comprising with the major texts of Mādhyamika, Paramita, Pramana and Abhidharma. He has specialised in Tibetan Literature, History and in both sutra and tantra fields. His research interest focuses on the critical works on Prajñāpāramitā and Mādhyamika. He has been papers on Mādhyamika and Uttra tantara. He also poses vast knowledge on the study of Himalayan and Tibetan history.

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KHENPO OGYAN JAMPA

Khenpo Ogyen Jampa

Assistant Professor of Nyingma Sampradaya Shastra, (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Nyingma

Kenpo Ogyan Jampa holds B.A., M.A. and Khenpo (Ph.D) degree in Buddhist Philosophy in the year 2007, 2010 and 2018 respectively form Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka and teaches in Samparadaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves around the works of Masters of Nyingma tradition in Tibetan Buddhist comprising with the major texts of Madhyamaka, Paramita, Pramana and Abhidharma.

He bears the wide knowledge of terminology of Buddhist Schools as he has widely contributed in Monlam Grand Tibetan Dictionary containing 223 volumes(https://monlamdic.com) for which he co-authored as representative of Scholars of Nyingma tradition for over seven years. Khenpo Ogyen Jampa envisions special interest in Paraman in general and specially to the proponent of Equal Number of Subjects and Objects in the view of Sautrantika and higher tenets, number of cognitions in terms of all four tenets and in Buddhist tantara as well.

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PALZANG DARGYE

Palzang Dargye Gurung

Assistant Professor of Nyingma Sampradaya Shastra, (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Nyingma

Khenpo Palzang Dargye holds Prajnaparamita Shastra (B.A.), Lopon (M.A.) and Khenpo in the year 2009, 2012 and 2018 respectively from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Bylakuppe, Karnataka. His teaching area involves around the works of Masters of Nyingma tradition in Tibetan Buddhist comprising with the major texts of Madhyamaka, Paramita, Pramana and Abhidharma. And he speaks Tibetan, English, Hindi and Nepali.

He had published his dissertation  ‘The First Tibetan Work on Logic and Epistemology’ focussing on Tibetan King Trisong’s work on Logic. His research interests focus on the major works of Pramana and Madhyamak. Khenpo Palzang has been applying  Modren Research Methodologies including Philology and crical edition in his classes in which he bears commendable knowledge and work experience as well.

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NGAWANG ZODPA

Dr. Ngawang Zodpa

Assistant Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Sakya

Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa joined Ngorpa Centre in Uttarakhand for the Buddhist monastic ritual education in the year of 1981. Having graduated from there, Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa joined Dzongsar Institute in Himachal Pradesh in 1988 and studied the Buddhist philosophy under the guidance of the late great master Khechen Kunga Wangchug. On instance of his master, he joined Sakya College in Uttarakhand in 1992 for further knowledge of Buddhism, and studied both Sutra and Tantra under the futuristic guidance of the late great master Khenchen Migmar Tsering until the graduation. Taking his comprehensive comprehension of the Buddhist philosophy, he was first appointed as an assistant teacher at the Sakya College, and later as a teacher for his great services. In 2004, he was transferred to Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies for Sakya Sampradaya Shastra teaching, for his great knowledge of the Buddhist philosophy and contribution to it. Along with conducting the classes, Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa not only gives teachings on Buddhism as per the CIHTS’s will, but also has composed many critical articles on Buddha Dharma, and has translated the four Buddhist canonical scriptures into the English literatures from the Tibetan so far. In 2011, Khenpo Ngawang Zodpa visited Russia for imparting Buddhist teachings and conducting Tibetan literature officially as per the order of CIHTS, Sarnath Varanasi.

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DAKPA SENGE

Khenpo Dakpa Senge

Associate Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Sakya

Khenpo Dakpa Senge has received traditional Acharya (M.A) Degree from Sakya College, Dehradun. He was conferred Khenpo title (Ph.D.) by His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin (Head of the Order). He is currently working as Associate Professor in the Sakya Sampradaya, Faculty of Hetu Avam Adhyatma Vidya Department of Sampradaya. His teaching area involves Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist ethics and social harmony.

His key interest is centered on Buddhist and non-Buddhist philosophy, researching on Buddhist scriptures and daily practice, critical editing, searching for sources of references from Tibetan traditional scriptures Kagyur/Tengyur/Sungbum of different Tibetan editions.

Apart from his regular duties, he composes research text and articles, guiding to the Ph.D. students. He also attends and delivers talks in many International and National Seminars, Workshops, Symposium and Conferences in the campus and other states.

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DECHEN WANGMO

Dr. Dechen Wangmo

Assistant Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Sakya

At present Acharya Dechen Wangmo is the Assisting Teacher of Sakya Sampradaya at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) Sarnath, Varanasi – 221007 ( India).This position primarily focuses on articulating and teaching Essential Buddhist Practices. Concentrating on the intellectual propensity of each individual student, Acharya Dechen Wangmo is proving most skillful in nurturing that propensity into fruition.

After receiving Shastri (B.A), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)together with Tibetan Honors, Post-Graduate (Acharya Degree)from CIHTS, Sarnath, her academic career reached a most significant turning point! Having received The Sacred Sakya Teachings Lamdre (Path with Results) from His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin Rinpoche, Dechen Wangmo was catapulted into an ordained nun at the age of 26. Planning to return to her Ph.D. studies, a second significant turning point occurred as she was graciously offered the post of Principal at Sakya College for Nuns, Dehradun. Together with the administration of Sakya College for Nuns from 2009 – 2020,DechenWangmo successfully taught classical Tibetan language, both comprehension and composition. After many years of ground breaking administration and studies, a handful of Sakya nuns graduated with the recognition of their Acharya Degrees. A triumphant moment for the Sakya Nuns, her mission was accomplished! After 11 years, Dechen Wangmo has returned to CIHTS, Sarnath to pursue her Ph.D studies. Commencing in 2022, Dechen Wangmo was also given responsibility for the additional charge of Warden of the Girls hostel of CIHTS, Sarnath.

Once again in 2023, CIHTS has entrusted Acharya Dechen Wangmo with the responsibility of moulding some 160 female enthusiastic young minds, students who reside in the hostel, to not only they grow as individuals but to enhance the progressive reputation of CIHTS itself, highly relevant to the modern ever-changing world.

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NGAWANG THOKMEY

Ngawang Thokmey

Assistant Professor of Sakya Sampradaya Shastra (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Sampradaya Shastra, Sakya

Lopon Ngawang Thokmey holds M.A. in Buddhist Philosophy from Sakya College at Dehradhun, Uttarakhand and teaches in Sakya Sampradaya, Faculty of Hetu and Adhyatma Vidya. His teaching area involves tenets of the four Indian Buddhist Philosophical Schools: Madhyamaka, Yogacara, Sautrantika and Vaibhashika; Buddhist Pramana, Madhyamika, Paramita and Buddhist Ethics.

His research interest includes Madhyamika and Buddist Tantara. He is well versed with Sanskrit, Hindi and Tibetan Literature.

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Mr. Abhijeet Gupta

Assistant Professor of Political Science (Contractual)

Profile:

Abhijeet Gupta holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, and a Master’s degree in Political Science from Indira Gandhi National Open University. He completed his Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, in 2024. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Centre for Teacher Education (CTE). Prior to this role, he taught the Political Science ISC syllabus to senior secondary students.

At CIHTS, his teaching areas include political theory, colonialism in India, the Indian Constitution, international relations, Indian political thought, modern political philosophy, India’s foreign policy, political institutions and processes, and global politics. His research interests encompass educational policies across political regimes, the application of generative AI in education and pedagogy.

He has mentored over 100 students in course and college selection within Delhi University. Additionally, he has published four books on Amazon KDP, targeting early-age students. He shows interest in participating in and organizing quizzes, debates, and essay competitions.

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LOBSANG WANGDU

LOBSANG WANGDU

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Tibetan Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile:  Lobsang Wangdu (Acharya, Diploma in Lib. Sci.,) has more than twenty-seven years of experience in librarianship. Presently he is working as a Professional Assistant in the Tibetan  Section of the Shanratakshita library. His area of interest is cataloging and classification. He was in the Technical section for about eleven years and presently he is in-charge of the Tibetan section and particularly looks after the technical works (classification, unification of cataloged data, providing appropriate access points, etc) of the Tibetan books.

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Dr. Dipti Agrawal

Assistant Professor of English (Contractual)

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Dr. Dipti Agrawal earned her Ph.D. in English from the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, with her research on Mahesh Dattani’s plays, later published as a book. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor of English at the Centre for Teacher Education, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi.Earlier, she served as Assistant Professor of English at Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna, Varanasi, for eight years, where she also held the position of Head of the Department of English for two years.

Her areas of teaching include History of English Literature, British and American Drama, Modern English Poetry, Indian Writing in English, Communicative English, Grammar, and Writing Skills. Her research interests revolve around modern drama, feminist discourse, gender studies, and Indian English literature.

Dr. Agrawal has directed four of Mahesh Dattani’s plays and has actively participated in various national and international seminars and conferences, where she has presented research papers. She served as the Organising Secretary of the National Seminar sponsored by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) in 2024.Her scholarly work has been published in several national and international journals and as chapters in edited volumes.

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SUSHEEL KUMAR SINGH

Dr. Susheel Kumar Singh

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Centre for Teachers Education (CTE)

Profile: Dr. Susheel Kumar Singh did his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He is currently working as Assistant Professor of Hindi in the Center for Teacher Education. His teaching area involves Hindi fiction, Modern Poetry, History of Hindi Literature, Grammar and Poetics.

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Ms. Aparupa Banerjee

Assistant Professor of History (Contractual)

Profile: Aparupa Banerjee completed her M.A. in History and M.Ed. from Banaras Hindu University. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in History (Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy) at Centre for Teacher Education, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies. Her teaching area involves History of India, History of World, History of Ancient Civilizations, Pedagogy of History.

Her academic specialization involves Women in Modern Indian  History, Inclusive Education, Pedagogy of History.

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DHARMADUTT CHATURVEDI

Prof. Dharmadutt Chaturvedi

Professor of Sanskrit

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Department of Sanskrit

Profile:  After traditional graduation, Prof. Chaturvedi obtained his Master and Ph.D.degree from B.H.U. He served as the Head of Sanskrit Department at C.I.H.T.S. from 2002 to 2020. Since 2017, he has been serving as Faculty Dean of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages. His teaching and research fields are – Panini grammar, Saraswat grammar and Katantra grammar. He has deep interest in Sanskrit poetry. He has composed many poems, edited, translated and published many books. He has presented and directed many dramas in the institution. He has organized conferences, Sanskrit debate competitions, and Sanskrit workshops. He has presented many Sanskrit poems in Sanskrit poet’s conferences and many research papers in conferences organized by various universities. He has guided Ph.D. scholar and M.Phil. student. Currently He is a member of many committees. He has been editing Annual Report since 2016-17 to till now. He has published many research articles in journals.

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JASMEET GILL

Dr. Jasmeet Gill

Assistant Professor of English (Contractual)
  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages

Jasmeet Gill holds a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University and teaches English in the Dept. of Classical and Modern Languages, Faculty of Shabda Vidya. His teaching responsibilities function around a dynamic coursework constituted of English Poetry, Modernist Fiction, Indian Writing in English, and Literary theory.

His research interests focus on the exploration of issues related to problematics of defining and practicing World Literature; navigating through the epiphanies of Literary Modernism and relationship with Art forms; and Latin American writing. He remains constantly invested in learning and practice of Phonetics, Romance Languages, and World Cinema. Experiencing privileged in the company of learners, Jasmeet envisions special interest in organizing book and film club activities and arranging essay-writing workshops.

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JYOTI SINGH

Dr. Jyoti Singh

Assistant Professor of Hindi

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages

Profile:  Dr. Jyoti Singh did her Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. She is currently working as Assistant Professor of Hindi in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Faculty of Shabda Vidya. Her teaching area involves Hindi fiction, Modern poetry, Grammar and Poetics. Apart from this, she has made a significant contribution in designing the curriculum.

Her research interest is centered on Modern Hindi Literature and Kavindra Ravindra and Bangla, and Comparative Study of Hindi Literature. Dr. Jyoti Singh has expertise in Chhayavad, Hindi Criticism, Linguistics, Indian and Western Poetry.

Keeping in mind the innovations around language and new approaches to teaching-learning, she organizes workshops, seminars, debate, and essay writing competitions from time to time.

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MAHESH SHARMA

Dr. Mahesh Sharma

Assistant Professor of English

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages

Dr Mahesh Sharma has been serving as Assistant Professor of English at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, since 2018. He teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages. Dr Sharma obtained his M.Phil. from the University of Rajasthan, with a research focus on Rasa Theory and Indian Aesthetics. He earned his Ph.D. in Postcolonial Theory and Literature from the Department of Indian and World Literatures, The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad.

His academic and pedagogical engagements span a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects, including Tibetan Literature in English, Indian Knowledge Systems, Indian Aesthetics, English Fiction, and Literary Theory and Criticism. Dr Sharma has guided over twenty MA dissertations on diverse and eclectic topics. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on subjects such as postcolonialism, cosmopolitanism, literary theory, and the emerging field of ‘Sorry Literature.’

In addition to his critical scholarship, Dr Sharma is an accomplished creative writer in both Hindi and English, with several published short stories that have earned him literary recognition and awards. He has actively contributed to digital education initiatives, having designed and anchored multiple Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for the Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC), EFLU Hyderabad. He also holds postgraduate certifications in the teaching of English—PGCTE and PGDTE—from EFLU.

Dr Sharma is a seasoned teacher-trainer, having conducted numerous Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), particularly in the North-Eastern region of India. At CIHTS, he also plays key institutional roles as the Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Research and Development Cell, and National Education Policy (NEP) initiatives. He actively promotes co-curricular engagement through student-led platforms such as the CIHTS English Club and the Documentary Club.

His current research project, a monograph titled Narrating Memory: Nostalgia and Trauma in Francophone Novels, investigates the complex identity politics of postcolonial communities—including the Harkis, pieds-noirs, rapatriés, and appelés—through the lens of collective memory, nostalgia, and trauma in postcolonial Francophone literature.

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RAVI RANJAN DIWEDI

Dr. Ravi Ranjan Diwedi

Assistant Professor of Pali

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages

Profile:  Dr. Ravi Ranjan Diwedi has completed Ph.D. in Pali from Banaras Hindu University and teaches Pali in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Faculty of Shabda Vidya at CIHTS since 23 August, 2017. His teaching area includes Pali literature, Buddhist philosophy and grammar.

His area of research interest can be summarized under the following heads: Buddhism and Human Rights, Early Buddhist Jurisprudence and Constitution of Buddhism. He has been organizing workshops and seminars from time to time to develop interests in academic fields.

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ANIMESH PRAKASH

Dr. Animesh Prakash

Assistant Professor of Pali

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages

Profile: Dr. Animesh Prakash (Ph.D., BHU, 2013) has been working as an Assistant Professor in Pāli at the CIHTS, Sarnath since September 2018. Previously, he was serving as an Assistant Professor in Pāli at K. J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies, Mumbai (A recognised centre of the University of Mumbai). His research focuses on “the application of Vipassanā meditation in Psycho-therapy.” He has been trained in Classical Tibetan language at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Kathmandu University and at the University of Hong-Kong, HK. Currently, he is working on the Transmission of Theravāda discourses in Tibetan Canon.

His area of research interest can be summarised under the following heads applied to the Theravāda school of Buddhism.

  • Mind and Mental Training in Early Buddhist Literature;
  • Abhidhamma Philosophy;
  • Pāli Language and Literature; and
  • Dissemination of Theravāda Discourses in Tibet.

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ANURAG TRIPATHI

Dr. Anurag Tripathi

Assistant Professor of Hindi

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Classical and Modern Languages

Profile: Anurag Tripathi did his Ph.D. from Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi. He is currently working as Assistant Professor of Hindi in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Faculty of Shabda Vidya. His teaching area involves Hindi fiction, Modern poetry, History of Hindi Literature, Grammar and Poetics. Apart from this, he has made a significant contribution in designing the curriculum.

His research interest is centered on Modern Hindi Literature and Buddhist philosophy and Feminist studies. He has expertise in Chhayavad, Hindi Criticism, Linguistics, Indian and Western Poetry.

Keeping in mind the innovations around language and new approaches to teaching-learning, he organizes workshops, seminars, debate, and essay writing competitions from time to time.

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DAWA SHERPA

Dr. Dawa Sherpa

Assistant Professor of Sanskrit 

(Contractual)

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Sanskrit

Profile:  Ven. Dr. Dawa Sherpa completed his Ph.D. in 2019 from CIHTS.  He has been teaching Sanskrit as a Guest Faculty in Sowa-Rigpa Department since 2014. His main interest is Buddhism in general and Tibetan-Sanskrit-Pali Buddhism in particular. He belongs to the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism and his interest also covers Tantra in Nyingmapa School, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Pali language and literature. He is involved in doing research on Buddhist scriptures and translating Buddhist texts from Sanskrit to Tibetan, Pali to Tibetan and restoring Buddhist texts from Tibetan to Sanskrit. Furthermore, his research includes comparative studies of Indian Philosophy. Currently he is translating and editing Ayurvedic Texts in Tibetan with Prof. Lobsang Tenzin, Sowa Rigpa Department. He is also independently translating Pali-Suttas into Tibetan.

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ANIRBAN DASH

Dr. Anirban Dash

Associate Professor of Sanskrit

Director (NMM, New Delhi)

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Sanskrit

Profile:  Dr. Anirban Dash, Associate Professor of Sanskrit, has been teaching at the UG and PG levels in the Faculty of Shabda Vidya, CIHTS since 2018. Dr. Dash has received his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit languages, University of Pune, Maharashtra. As an expert of Indic Manuscriptology and Paleography, he has taught ancient Indic scripts at more than 80 Universities and Institutes across India and abroad. He has been a visiting faculty in the Indology section, Department of Asian Studies, Institute for Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen (Denmark); Otani University (Japan) and Heidelberg University (Germany).

Currently, he oversees and curates a team of researchers in India who are creating a searchable electronic database from microfilms & photocopies of ancient manuscripts for Muktabodha Indological Research Institute (USA). He has authored four books and more than 30 articles in his area of specialization and his current book project is – A Buddhist Sanskrit Manual. His responsibilities also include a Coordinator, IQAC – CIHTS, Sarnath.

Currently, he is the Director of National Mission for Manuscripts, New Delhi on deputation. 

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LHAKPA TSERING

Dr. Lhakpa Tsering

Assistant Professor of Tibetan Language and Literature

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Sanskrit

Profile:  Dr. Lhakpa Tsering holds a Ph D. from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies and he teaches Tibetan Language and Literature in the Department of Tibetan Language and Literature, Faculty of Shabada Vidya of CIHTS. His teaching areas cover adverse range of subject including Tibetan Language grammar, Linguistics, Tibetan – Sanskrit Poetics and Tibetan literature.

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LOBSANG CHOEDAK

Ven. Lobsang Choedak

Teaching Assistant 

 

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Department of Sanskrit

Profile:  Lobsang Choedak is pursuing Ph.D. at CIHTS and has been teaching Tibetan language & literature in the department of Tibetan language & literature, Faculty of Shabda Vidya since 2018 as a Guest Faculty. His teaching responsibilities are Tibetan Grammar, Lexicography, Phonetics, Tibetan Poetry, folklore, drama, fiction, World Literature in Tibetan, Sanskrit rasa theory in Tibetan and practical Tibetan poetry writing etc.

He is currently doing research on the topic “An Analysis and Tibetan Translation of the Fifth Chapter ‘Rasa Vivecana’ of the Sarasvatī Kaṇṭhābharaṇa along with the Usages of Rasas in the Jātakamālā of Ăryaśūra”. His research interest includes Sanskrit Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Sanskrit language and literature, Tibetan language and literature. He is a prolific writer in Tibetan.

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SHUCHITA SHARMA

Dr. Shuchita Sharma

Assistant Professor of Art History

  • Faculty of Shilp Vidya

Dr. Shuchita Sharma holds Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi and she teaches Art History in the Department of Shilp Vidya (Fine Arts) in CIHTS. Her teaching activities cover a wide range and dynamics of world Art History from prehistoric to contemporary period particularly focused on Indian, Himalayan, Tibetan , Central Asian and East Asian  and European visual arts. She is a passionate fieldworker, explorer and a hobby photographer. Dr. Sharma has intensively explored far flung regions of Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti, Kinnaur and inner valleys of Sutlej and Beas Rivers in Western Himalayas regarding her research interest. She paints landscapes and she has received credit of many group and solo shows. She also delivers lessons on Indian and Western Aesthetics as foundation of art teaching and she has published a book and many articles.

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KUNGA NYINGPO

Kunga Nyingpo

Assistant Professor of Art History
(Contractual)

  • Faculty of Shilp Vidya

Kunga Nyingpo holds M.Phil degree from CIHTS. He is appointed as a lecturer in the faculty of Fine Arts in the Institute in 2015. He teaches Tibetan, Indian and western art history and aesthetics. He has done a training course on conservation of the cultural property, organized by the National Research laboratory for the conservation of cultural Property,(NRLC)Lucknow. He has participated in various seminars, conferences, and exhibitions. He was awarded Gold medal in the Master of Fine Art (MFA) 2014-2015 from CIHTS. He was elected as the 27th Yungdrung Bon Students’ Committee (YBSC) President.

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JAMPA CHOPHEL

JAMPA CHOPHEL

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya

Profile: Dr. Jampa Chophel has completed Ph.D. from CIHTS. He teaches Tibetan Astroscience, Tibetan language and literature. His research interest focuses on Tibetan astronomical calculation and its components’ description. He specializes in comparing ancient and modern astronomical calculation in addition to translating modern and ancient astronomi text into Tibetan languages, converting all the astronomical calculation into software, teaching modules of astronomical into animation form, develop the astronomical detail more precisely through analyzing on planetary speed and other factors and Buddhist description of astronomical features in terms of meditational practice into mathematical perspective.

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PENPA TSERING

Dr. Penpa Tsering

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:   Dr. Penpa Tsering has completed BTMS graduation course in 2010. He was appointed as an In-charge of Faculty of Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan Medicine) Vagbhatta Library, DSR, CIHTS 2010, and in 2012 he was appointed as a Guest Lecturer in the same faculty. He works simultaneously In-charge VBL library and Consultant Doctor at DSR, CIHTS. His two books (The Collection of Analytical Writings and Other Composition of Professor Rakdho Lobsang Tenzin) and many articles have been published.

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TENZIN DELEK

Dr.TENZIN DELEK

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:   Dr. Tenzin Delek is a Sowa-Rigpa physician. He was born in Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement, situated in Karnataka state, south India. He attended his Primary school in his Bylakuppe settlement in Central School for Tibetans. He graduated Sowa-Rigpa BSMS in the year 2009 from CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi. After his graduation, he worked as a Sowa-Rigpa physician in MundgodDrepungLoseling Altruistic Medical Hospital, Karnataka. From 2017 till now, he is working as a Guest-Faculty cum Sowa-Rigpa physician in YUTHOG HOSPITAL under the Sowa-Rigpa department, CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi.

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ARUN KUMAR RAI

Dr. ARUN KUMAR RAI

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:   Dr. Arun Kumar Rai has completed his Ph.D. from Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU. He is Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) in the Department of Sowa-Rigpa in CIHTS. Psychopathology and Research methodology are his teaching areas and he is also interested in alternative medicine systems. He has presented many research papers in India and abroad.

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CHIME DOLKER

Dr. Chime Dolker

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:  Dr. Chime Dolker holds an M.D. degree in Tibetan Medicines CIHTS and teaches Tibetan Medicine in the Dept. of Sowa-Rigpa. She has been teaching to the BSRMS students for more than nine years. She has delivered several talks on “Concept of Tibetan Medicines” to the UTTI Teacher Training Institute and others institution.

She has also worked as In charge of Sowa-Rigpa Hospital for more than nine years. She manages the hospital systematically to maintain patient’s reports, staff’s rules and hygiene etc. She has treated many patients since 2007.

Her research interest is in Gynaecology and Paediatrics and her MD is on “Causes of Comparative study on Infertility”. She is pursuing her Ph.D. on ‘Management of perimenopausal syndrome in Sowa-Rigpa intervention’.

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DAWA TSERING

Dr. DAWA TSERING

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile: Dr. Dawa Tsering comes from the exiled Tibetan community and graduated with the first MD batch in Sowa-Rigpa from CIHTS. He has been interest in Sowa-Rigpa Pharmacology and Materia Medica. He has written his MD thesis on the same subject entitled “The Nomenclature of Sowa-Rigpa Materia Medica”. He has published research papers in the Sowa-Rigpa Journal and websites, and has presented his articles in conferences.

Currently, he is serving at CIHTS as a Guest Lecturer cum Pharmacologist at Ludrub Teaching Pharmacy under the Department of Sowa-Rigpa, and also pursuing Ph.D. in Sowa-Rigpa.

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Dorjee Chomphel Woodcraft

Dorjee Chomphel

Assistant Professor of Art History

  • Faculty of Shilp Vidya

Dorjee choephel completed his wood craft workshop from Norbulingkha, institute. He is currentlywork as contractual in department of Findart, Shilpa Vidya.He is teaching Tibetan traditional woodcraft and contemporary art. He participated in various program like group exhibition workshop./International conference, Seminar etc.Apart from this he has delicately organized variousdepartment educational tours and given Wood Craft workshop in variousIndian institutions,Herehe is not only to become an artist but also scholar

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Jampa Lhundup

Jampa Lhundup

Assistant Professor of Art History

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  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya

Jampa Lhundup did Acharya degree and M.Phil in Tibetan Language and Literature from
the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies. Currently, he is pursuing Ph.D. from the same institute, focusing on the “Linguistic Analysis of the History, Evolution and Relationship Between Tibetan and Himalayan Languages.” He teaches in the department of Tibetan Language & Literature, Faculty of Shabda Vidya, specialing in Tibetan Grammar, Linguistics and Tibetan Literature.

He exhibits a keen interest in linguistics, literature and doing translation work in Tibetan, Hindi and English.

He has published numerous articles and translations in various Journals, Websites and New Papers. Additionally, he has authored and translated two books in Tibetan.

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Lobsang Sherab

Lobsang Sherab

Assistant Professor  

  • Centre For Tibetan Literature, Research

Lobsang Sherab did his Mphil from CIHTS Sarnath Varanasi. He is currently working as GuestFaculty in department of Fineart, Shilpa Vidya. He is teaching Tibetan traditional Thangkapainting and contemporary art.He is participated in various programs like group exhibition, workshop, national andinternational conference, seminar etc. Apart from this he has delicately organize variousdepartment educational tour and giving Thangka workshop in various Indian institution. Herehe is not only to become an artist but also scholar

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LODOE MUNSEL

Lodoe Munsel

Assistant Professor

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Bon Shastra

Dr. Lodoe Munsel, born on June20,1986, in the picturesque Kinnaur district ofHimachal Pradesh, embarked on a remarkable journey in the field of Sowa-Rigpa.He laid the foundation for his career by completing his graduate studies at CIHTSSarnath in2009, where he honed his expertise in traditional Tibetan medicine.With a deep commitment to the practice of Sowa-Rigpa, Dr. Lodoe Munsel spentseven years as a dedicated physician in Kinnaur, where he served his communitywith compassion and skill. His dedication to healing and well-being earnedhim thetrust and respect of those he served.In2017, Dr. Munsel expanded his horizons and knowledge, taking on a new role as aguest faculty member in the Faculty of Sowa Rigpa at the Central Institute of HigherTibetan Studies. Here, he continues to share his expertise and contribute to theeducation and training of the next generation of Sowa-Rigpa practitioners.Dr. Lodoe Munsel’s journey is an inspiring testament to his unwavering dedicationto the practice and teaching of Sowa-Rigpa, and his impact on the field is felt bothin his community and the broader educational sphere.

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Mr. Tenzin Choegyal

Tenzin Chogyal

Assistant Professor  

  • Centre For Tibetan Literature, Research

Tenzin Chogyal is currently working as Guest faculty in department of Fineart, Shilpa vidyaCIHTS, sarnath, Varansi.He did his MFA from CIHTS. He is teaching Tibetan traditional Thangkapainting and contemporary art.He is participated invarious programs like group exhibition, workshop, national conference,seminar etc. Apart from this he has delicately organize various department educational tourand giving Thangka workshop in various Indian institution. Here he is not only to become anartist but also scholar

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TASHI DHONDUP

Tashi Dhondup

Assistant Professor

  • Center for Teacher Education

Tashi Dhondup, as a scholar and educator is deeply rooted in Buddhist studies. His academic journey ledhim to achieve Acharya (Master) degree from the renowned Ngagyur Nyingmapa Institute in Bylakuppe,Karnataka, specializing in higher Buddhist studiesand research.His interest in the world of literature andknowledge dissemination began with a year-long editorial role at Ngagyur Rigzod Editorial post.Subsequently, he continued to contribute to the field by working as an editor for NyingmaTreasure(གཏེར་ཆོས།)in Nepal.

Transitioning from editorial pursuits,hispassion for sharing knowledge led to the role of an educator.Hededicatedhimselfto teaching Tibetan language, literature, and Buddhist philosophy in the enrichinglandscapes of Sikkim and Kalimpong. In 2018,heembraced a new chapter inhiscareer by joining theCentral Institute ofHigher Tibetan BuddhistStudies,Sarnath as a Tibetan language and literature teacherin the Department of Education.Hiscommitment lies not only in academic excellence but also in thepreservation and dissemination of the profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.

 
 

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BHAVANA BEHAL

Dr. Bhavana Behal

Assistant Professor

  • Center for Teacher Education

Dr. Bhavana Behal, Assistant Professor, Centre for Teacher Education, Central Institute ofHigher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath,Varanasi. Shehas completed her PhD in Education from theFaculty of Education (K), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Varanasi,India. She was awardedTeachfor BHU Fellowship under the Institution of Eminence (IoE) scheme at MahilaMahaVidhyalaya,BHU in 2022.She was a member ofNCERTprogrammetitled’Reviewofchildren’sliterature‘organisedbytheDepartmentofElementaryEducation,NCERT,NewDelhi.She has presented numerous research articles in national and international seminars andconferences. Herwork has been published in Q1 Scopus journals:Benchmarking: AnInternational Journal,Emerald Publishing Limitedin 2023.Currently she is also working withSpringer Nature Journal as a peer reviewer.Her specialisation is Educational Philosophy and her research interest areas are DevelopmentalPsychology, Educational Management, Educational Psychology, AppliedPhilosophy,Educational Technology and Teacher Education

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Mr. Kishan Shukla

Assistant Professor of Economics (Contractual)

Kishan Shukla completed his Graduation and Post-Graduation from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Economics at The Centre of Education, CIHTS with over two years of teaching experience at theundergraduate and postgraduate levels.

His teaching areas include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, and Public Policy. His research interests focus on development economics, energy economics, and sustainable growth, emphasizing the role of policy in promoting inclusive development.

Apart from teaching, he has actively contributed to curriculum enrichment and departmental activities, and regularly participates in seminars, workshops, and academic discussions. He is committed to fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and research orientation among students.

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ANIL KUMAR GUPTA

Anil Kumar Gupta

Assistant Professor

  • Center for Teacher Education

Anil Kumar Gupta is pursuing Ph.D. in Education from Banaras Hindu University and teaches at the Centreof Teacher Educationin CIHTS. His teaching interests span around Psychological foundation of education,Gender Education, Value Education, Educational Technology and Pedagogy of English.His research endeavour focuses on portrayal and construction of men and masculinities through text booksand other children’s literature. He remains constantly invested in learning and practice of innovativeteaching strategies to make learning effective and empowering to the students. He organises workshopsand classroom activities for the creationof prospective teacher who can contribute to make democratic,gender just and value based society

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GESHE PHUNTSOK TSUNZIN

Ven. Geshe Phuntsok Tsunzin

Assistant Professor

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Bon Shastra

Ven. Geshe Phuntsok Tsunzin holds a Geshe Degree from Yungdrung Bon Ratna Menling Academy of Philosophy, awarded in the year 2021-2022. She is currently engaged as a Guest Faculty in the Department of Bon Sampradaya Shastra, Faculty of Hetu Evam Adhyatma Vidya. She has teaching experience of teaching Yogic Methods at Gyalrigong Monastery and Preliminary Practice & Meditation at Jadong Ritho Nunnery between 2008-2009. She served as the Literature & Philosophy Teacher at Tsungon Ratna Menling Nunnery, Dholangi from 2017 to 2022. She has participated in several International and National Seminars on Non-Sectarian Traditions, Tibetan – Himalayan Studies, and Nuns’ Empowerment Programs in which she presented papers and talks. She also served as the Chaplain, Treasurer, Disciplinarian, Chant Master of the Ratna Menriling Nunnery in different years between 2012 to 2018. She has a book titled ‘Yul ‘Khyams Bu Mo’I Mgrin Rgyan’ and is currently writing a research paper on ‘Bud Med Skor’.

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Rajesh Kumar Mishra

Rajesh Kumar Mishra

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Acquistion & Technical Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Qualifications: Rajesh Kumar Mishra holds an M.L.I.Sc. (Gold Medal) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi and has qualified UGC NET in the subject of Library & Information Science. He is serving at the Shantarakshita Library of CIHTS as Documentation Officer since 1996. His areas of specialization are Library Computerization, Digital Library, Library Management, Information Literacy and Knowledge Classification.

Prior Job Experience: He initiated and completed the project of Shantarakshita library computerization in the year 1998 and provided guidance for computerization of Libraries of Nav Nalanda Mahavihar, Nalanda, Basanta College for Women, Rajghat, Varanasi, JNCU Ballia and couple of other colleges and institutions.

Publications:  He authored about 40 papers as articles, chapters in collected works, seminar presentations and invited lectures and attended 10 Training programs/refresher courses, 48 Seminar/conferences in the field of Library & Information science and administrative matters.

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CHONGA TSERING

Choenga Tsering

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Designation: Semi Professional Assistant (Contractual)
  • Tibetan Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Choenga Tsering is pursuing Ph.D. from CIHTS. He has graduated with Bachelor and Master Degrees in Buddhist Philosophy from CIHTS. He also has a degree in BLIS (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) from IGNOU and MLIS (Master of Library and Information science) from Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University.

He was appointed as dealing hand in Mess Management in 2015 where he worked for almost one and half year and presently he works in the Tibetan section the Shantarakshita library on contractual from 2016.  His responsibility in the section is to give reader services, Technical work, cataloguing, analytical entry, classification, shelve rectification, bibliographic service and maintenance. He also prepares the Tibetan annual report of the library for the Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala. He is actively involved in many social work activities.

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SARWAJIT SINGH

SARWAJIT SINGH

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Office of the the Registrar, Administration

Profile:   Sarwajit Singh: Bachalor of Arts (B.A.), working as office assistant in the office of the Registrar. He has experience of more than 15 years in the field of administration/academic etc.

Administration
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M.L. Singh

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Admin- 1, Administration

Profile:  Shri M.L. Singh, Sahityacharya from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, is working at CIHTS since 1996.

At present he is working as Senior Assistant in Administration-I, CIHTS. His responsibilities are dealing in establishment matters including recruitment and promotion rules, maintenance of service book, service record preparation of leave account, pension papers, disciplinary matters and personal files etc.

He performs mainly to maintain Guest Faculty data is associated and with Deputy Registrar (Admin.-I) and Officer-in-Charge (Rect.).

His area of interest is to work on computer in different forms and designing with work of Hindi in different formats. He is also experienced reading and writing on social, political and official matters.

Administration
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Amit Kumar Vishwakarma

Office Assistant 

  • IQAC, Administration
Amit Kumar Vishwakarma has completed his graduation from Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur in 2010. He is presently working as Office Assistant (Contractual) in the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of CIHTS since September 2018. Along with this, he also shoulders the responsibility of the work of various departments of the Institute. He has worked as a cashier at Maruti Insurance for 5 years and as a customer service center of Punjab National Bank for 4 years before joining the CIHTS. He likes listening to music.

Administration
KOWAR RAVI SHANKAR

KOWAR RAVI SHANKAR

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Examination Wing, Administration

Profile:    Kowar Ravi Shankar (MA in Sociology & B.Ed) has more than ten years of experience in the Examination Department.He is currently working in the examination section as Office Assistant. Their responsibility is to organize a standard examination system in the institute and conduct a fair and standard evaluation process.

Research
NGAWANG GYALTSEN NEGI

Ngawang Gyaltsen Negi

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Restoration Department, Research

Profile:  Acharya Ngawang Gyaltsen Negi did his Acharya (MA) from CIHTS as well as Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. He subsequently registered for his Ph.D. at CIHTS. He is currently working as Research Assistant, Restoration Department. His research area involves restoring lost Indian Buddhist Sanskrit texts and its literature from Tibetan. He has also translated and edited Buddhist canons and allied subjects of ancient Indian and Tibetan master’s works into Sanskrit, Tibetan and Hindi. He has made significant contributions in restoration, translation and research works as well as compiling Buddhist Vinaya terminology terms.

His key interest is centered on Buddhist and non-Buddhist philosophy, researching on Buddhist studies and daily practice, preparing documents for publication, critical editing, searching for reference sources from Kagyur/Tangyur/Sungbum editions.

Apart from his academic responsbilities is composing research text and articles, conducting and attending the International, National Seminars, Workshop, Symposium, Conference and local meetings. He constantly engaged in Buddhist manuscript surveys under the collaboration project work with other institutions.

Research
LOBSANG DORJEE (RABLING)

Dr. Lobsang Dorjee (Rabling)

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Restoration Department, Research

Profile:  Dr. Lobsang Dorjee did his Ph.D. from CIHTS and traditional Geshe degree from Drepung Gomang Monastery. He is currently working as Associate Professor in the Restoration Department. His research area involves restoring lost Buddhist and Indian literature from Tibetan to Sanskrit. He also translates works of ancient Indian and Tibetan masters into Sanskrit, English and Hindi. He has made a significant contribution to restoration and translation research work and has been awarded from Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit (Academy), Lucknow and once from Samyak Prakashan, Delhi, 2019.

His key interest is centered on Buddhist and non-Buddhist philosophy, researching on Buddhist scriptures and daily practice, preparing documents for publication, critical editing, searching for reference sources from Kagyur/Tangyur/Sungbum of different Tibetan editions.

Apart from his regular duty he composes research texts and articles and guides Ph.D. research students. He has conducted and attended many International and National Seminars, Workshops, Symposiums and Conferences in the campus and other states. He visited several Indian states and abroad for a survey of Buddhist manuscripts. He is actively involved in many social work activities.

Academics
NGAWANG KUNCHEN

Dr. NGAWANG KUNCHEN

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:   Dr. Ngawang Kunchen was born in Tibet and did his schooling from Serjung Tibetan School. In 2006, he arrived in India and studied further in Tibetan Transit School, Dharamsal. He joined CIHTS in 2010 as a student of Sowa-Rigpa and obtained his BSRMS degree in 2020. Since then, he has been serving in Sowa-Department, CIHTS as a Pharmacopoeia Assistant.

Administration

Mrs. TSERING

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Account Section, Administration

Profile:   Mrs. Tsering holds a degree in M.Com. (Accounting & Taxation),B.Com.with TTM (Bachelor of Commerce with Travel & Tourism Management) from BangaloreUniversity. I also have a degree in BLIS (Bachelor of Library and Information Science), MLIS (Master of Library and Information science) from IGNOU and Advanced Diploma in Computer Application (ADCA) from CIMS.

Experience: Currently working as Office Assistant, Account Section, CIHTS experience nine years, Dealing with Trial balance, Cash Book, Ledger, Bank Reconciliation Statement,  Voucher, Cheque Section, PFMS (CNA),  Preparing non-regular Staffs Salary, Party & Salary TDS e-filing, GST e-filing, GPF and CPF Broadsheet calculation, GPF Interest Calculation, Bank relative work and etc.

Dispenser-cum-casher, Department of Sowa Rigpa, CIHTS almost one year experience

Administration
ABHIMANYU BHANDARI

ABHIMANYU BHANDARI

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Examination Wing, Administration

Profile:   Mr. Abhimanyu Bhandari(MA in Political Science from BHU) has more than three years of experience in the Examination Wing. He is currently working as Office Assistant in the Examination Wing, and discharges examination related work.

Administration
PENPA TSERING (E)

PENPA TSERING

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Examination Wing, Administration

Profile:    Mr. Penpa Tsering (Acharya in Buddhist Philosophy & PhD scholar in  Institute) has more than five years of experience in the Examination Wing. He is currently working as Office Assistant in the Examination Wing, and discharges examination related work.

Administration
KUNSANG NAMGYAL

Kunsang Namgyal

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Maintenance Wing, Administration

Profile:  Kunsang Namgyal holds a Shastri (B.A.) degree with first division rank from CIHTS. He has been working as Mess Manager Since1991. He has been associated with the office of Maintenance since 2017. His working areas are maintenance and sanitation of campus, electricity and water, guest house allotment, civil and electricity maintenance, horticulture, central stores and inventory, annual maintenance contracts and other matters relating general maintenance of institute. He strengthened the substantive system of record keeping like of Cash book, Stock Entry, Tender system, Payment voucher and Monthly balance & consumption statement. He has upgraded the civil & electrical structure of the Mess and its Dining Halls for the welfare of students He has made arrangement/management of International & National events and seminars successfully.

Administration
TASHI SITHER

Tashi Sither

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Maintenance Wing, Administration

Profile: Tashi Sither has pursued Bachelor and Master Degree in Buddhist Philosophy from CIHTS. He also has a degree in BLIS (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) from IGNOU and MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) from Rajshree Tandon Open University. He has been appointed as dealing hand in MMC since 2016 and he also performs the role of office assistant in the Maintenance Wing. 

Administration
LALIT KUMAR NEGI

Dr. Lalit Kumar Negi

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Publication Wing, Administration

Profile: Dr. Lalit Kumar Negi has completed Acharya, M.Phil and Ph.D. degree from CIHTS. He has restored and translated the third, fourth and fifth passages of ‘Vyakhyayukti’ by Acharya vasubandhu. He is working as Publication Assistant in Publication Department of the institute since 2018. He has translated the English book ‘Dukpa Yogi’ (Dragon Yogis) in Hindi which has been published by Dukpa Publications, Delhi in 2021. He is well versed with the Bhujimol script. Many of his research articles have been published in Dhih research journal and others.

Administration
SHIV PRAKASH SINGH

Shiv Prakash Singh

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Publication Wing, Administration

Profile:  Shiv Prakash Singh has obtained the degree of Sahitacharya (M.A.) from Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi. He is currently working as Publication Assistant in Publication Unit at CIHTS. His responsibilities include inputting the texts available in languages like Hindi, English, Pali, Sanskrit etc., formatting, proof reading, setting and preparing CRC files for printing.

Administration
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Sudhriti Biswas

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Examination Department, Administration

Profile:     My name is Sudhriti Biswas, I live in Sonarpura, Varanasi. I was working as Office Assistant in the Shantarakshita Library of Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies since 2012 and as Office Assistant in the Right to Information Section under additional work in 2014. But currently I am working in Sanitation and Related Services Unit (SASU) and RTI Section. My qualifications are Bachelors of Arts (B.A.), Masters in Library and Information Science and Diploma in Computer Application. My hobby is reading of different types book, paly cricket and walking of different places in India.  I do the work of my department/section with full dedication and I am always ready to do all kinds of work in my department/section along with this I will continue to perform my duty with full integrity and complete dedication in the institute.

Research
LOBSANG CHOEDON

Dr. Lobsang Choedon

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Dictionary Department, Research

Profile:   Lobsang Choedon did her Ph.D. from CIHTS. She is currently working as Research Assistant as contractual basis in the Dictionary Department since 2005.

She is compiling a Tibetan Astro-Science Dictionary (Tibetan-Sanskrit). Apart from this, she is keenly interested in comparative work between Sanskrit and Tibetan Astrology Texts, especially texts such as Shigrabodh and Jyotish Ratna Mala. So far, she has translated all the residual Tibetan stanzas that the renowned scholar Situ Panchen Rinpoche had skipped translation from Sanskrit version when he composed in the Tibetan stanzas. She has also written Tibetan commentary on the newly translated works.

She has also been engaged in various office-related works of the Dictionary Department.

Research
TASHI TSERING D

Dr. Tashi Tsering (D)

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Dictionary Department, Research

Profile:  Dr. Tashi Tsering holds a Ph.D. degree from CIHTS. Presently he is working as Research Assistant in the Research Department of the institute. His work entails lexicography, restoration of texts, translation, research and editing. He is proficient in Tibetan, Hindi, Sanskrit, English and Pali. His areas of interest include study of ancient Buddhist archaeological sites, Buddhist Religion and Philosophy and Vipassana meditation.

Research
VISHWAPRAKASH TRIPATHI

Dr. Vishwaprakash Tripathi

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Dictionary Department, Research

Profile: Dr. Vishwa Prakash Tripathi has obtained the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) in Nyaya-Darshan from Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi. Currently he is working as Research Assistant (Contract) in the Dictionary Department of CIHTS and he is teaching philosophy and literature in the Sanskrit Department of the Institute. Dr. Tripathi is involved in the lexicography, editing, translation and transliterates the ancient manuscripts.

Research
THINLAY RAM SHASHNI

Thinlay Ram Shashni

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Designation: Associate Professor
  • IN-charge/HoD, Rare Buddhist Texts Research Department (RBTRD)

Profile:  Mr. T. R. Shashni holds a Ācārya degree in Buddhist Philosophy and U.G.C. NET in Buddhist Studies. His specialized field of study is Buddhist Tantra. He has knowledge of Hindi, Sanskrit, English and Tibetan languages as well as knowledge of ancient Newārī, Bhujimola, Māgadhī, ancient Maithilī, ancient Banglā and Siddhaṁ scripts. Mr. T. R. Shashni is one of the co-editors of Rare Buddhist Texts and ‘Dhīḥ’ Research Journal since 1988 and also Editor/Co-editor/Hindi-translator of many minor texts related to Buddhist-Tantra literature. He is the editor of the ‘Buddha-Tantra-Kośa (in three Vols.) and ‘Dhāraṇī-Mantra-Saṅgraha’ (two editions). He has published many articles on Buddhist-tantra and Himalayan-culture in various research journals and magazines.

Research
TSERING DOLKAR

Dr. Tsering Dolkar

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Designation: Research Assistant
  • Rare Buddhist Texts Research Department (RBTRD)

Profile:  Dr. Tsering Dolkar has a Ph.D. and Ācārya in Tibetan-Buddhist-philosophy. Her specialized field of study is Buddhist Tantra. She has knowledge of Tibetan, Hindi, Sanskrit & English languages and ancient Tibetan scripts. She is one of the co-editors of the Rare Buddhist Texts and ‘Dhīḥ’ Research Journal since 1997. She has translated many minor-texts related to Tibetan-Buddhist-Tantra Literature in Hindi and published her research thesis and several research articles in various research journals and magazines.

Research
VIJAY RAJ VAJRACHARYA

Dr. Vijay Raj Vajracharya

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Designation: Research Assistant
  • Rare Buddhist Texts Research Department (RBTRD)

Profile:  Dr. Vijay Raj Vajracharya has a Ph.D. and Ācārya in Buddhist philosophy. His specialized field of study is Buddhist Tantra. He has knowledge of Newāri, Hindi and Sanskrit languages as well as knowledge of ancient scripts like Bhujimola, ancient Newārī, Māgadhī, Maithilī etc. and Newari Buddhist Tantric Tradition. He is one of the co-editors of Rare Buddhist Texts and ‘Dhīḥ’ Research Journal since 1990. He has published his research thesis and several research articles in various research journals and magazines.

Research
RANJAN KUMAR SHARMA

Dr. Ranjan Kumar Sharma

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Designation: Research Assistant
  • Rare Buddhist Texts Research Department (RBTRD)

Profile:  Dr. R. K. Sharma holds a Ph.D. and Ācārya in Buddhist-philosophy. His specialized field of Study is Buddhist Tantra. He has knowledge of Hindi & Sanskrit languages and Māgadhī, Bhujimol, Ancient Newārī scripts etc. He is one of the co-editos of the Rare Buddhist Texts and ‘Dhīḥ’ Research Journal since 1997. He has published his research thesis and several research articles in various research journals and magazines.

Research
RAVI GUPT MAURYA

Dr. Ravi Gupta Maurya

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Designation: Research Assistant
  • Rare Buddhist Texts Research Department (RBTRD),

Dr. R. G. Maurya has a Ph.D., Ācārya in Buddhist philosophy, Ācārya in Pāli and U.G.C. NET in Buddhist Studies. His specialized field of study is Buddhist Tantra. He has knowledge of Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan languages and Ancient Indian Medical Science & yoga as well as knowledge of scripts like Brāhmī, Kuṭilā, Śaṅkha, Śāradā, Kharoṣṭhī, Māgadhī and Ancient Newārī. He is one of the co-editors of the Rare Buddhist Texts and ‘Dhīḥ’ Research Journal since 2019. He has many published research articles in various research journals and magazines.

Library
RAVI KANT PAL

RAVI KANT PAL

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Acquistion & Technical Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Ravi Kant Pal (B. A., MLIS, UGC-NET) has more than 10 years experience in the field of Library. At Present he is working as Professional Assistant in Shantarakshita Library. He is Associated with Technical processing,Acquisition and Store sections of the library. He has other institute assignment i.e. Member Secretary of PPC (Purchase and Procurement Cell) and Sowa-rigpa SPC for pharmacy herbal materials. 

Library
KRISHNA NAND SINGH

Krishna Nand Singh

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Periodical & Reference Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Krishna Nand Singh holds M.Com., Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) from Udai Pratap (Autonomous) College, Varanasi. M.Lib.Sc. from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh and he is working as a Semi-Professional Assistant in the Shantarakshita Library of CIHTS since 3rd November, 1997. He is the Section In-charge in the Periodical and Reference Section since July, 2021.

Library
DICKEY DOLMA

Dickey Dolma

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Acquistion & Technical Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Dickey Dolma, (SPA Contractual) is working in the Acquisition Section. From 24th May 2012 till date, she started working in Shantarakshita Library. She completed her Master of Library Science from IGNOU in 2017 and Acharya Degree in 2013 from CIHTS.

Library
TENZIN CHUNGDAK

Tenzin Chungdak

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Acquistion & Technical Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Tenzin Chungdak (SPA Contractual) is working in the technical section of Shantarakshita Library. He started working in the library since 1st October 2013. He completed his Master of Library Science from IGNOU in 2017 and his Shastri degree (equivalent Bachelor Degree) in 2012 from CIHTS.

Library

Nirankar Pandey

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Computer Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Nirankar Pandey did his M.C.A from Integral University, Lucknow and M.B.A in System Information from Sikkim Manipal University. He is currently working as a System Manager (ICT) in Computer Section.

He is engaged to provide services related to maintenance, trouble shooting, networking and giving Wi-Fi connection to students, staff and research scholars. He has a good knowledge of hardware, software and related works. He is successfully handling the Server of the Institute. Apart from that he is also taking computer classes for C.C.A & D.C.A courses offered by the Institute.

Library

Ojas Shandilya

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Computer Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Ojas Shandilya holds a B.Tech (Honours) degree in Computer Science and Engineering and Master of Arts in Public Administration. He has a job experience of working in the corporate world and he is currently working as a System Manager (ICT) along with being course coordinator of computer courses. His teaching functions around the coursework of computer classes constituted of Programming, Web Development and Database Handling.

His job responsibilities are also spread into the areas of Software Matters of the institute including Institute’s website, ERP issues, Government Web Portals in the institute, Organising and Handling of Webinars, Email IDs for staff and students, etc.

Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Software Development are the fields he keeps exploring due to his keen interest in these.

Library
KALDEN GURUNG

Kalden Gurung

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Multimedia Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Graduated with Bachelor and Master degrees in Bon Buddhist Philosophy from CIHTS, also obtained degree in BLIS (Bechelor of Library and Information Science) from IGNOU (Indra Gandhi National Open University).I have two years of working experience as a research assisant at ACIP (Assian Classic Input Project).

Obtained my ADCA (Advance Diploma in Computer Applications) certificate from Explosionweb training centre, and also well trained in video documentation, still life photography and live webcast of any event on various social media platforms. Presently working as a Multimedia Technician for the archival of video documentation and digitization of rare manuscripts at Multimedia Section of Shantarakshita Library, CIHTS since 2018.

Library
STANZIN TONYOT

Stanzin Tonyot

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Shantrakshita Library (Multimedia Section)

Stanzin Tonyot has completed his Acharya (MA) in Baudh Darshan from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies. He received sis M.Phil. degree from CIHTS on ‘The Concept of Mind and Mental Factors from Buddhist and Science point of view’ from the Department of Moolshastra. He also received B.Lib, Sc. and M.Lib. Sc. Degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Currently he is pursuing his PhD in Buddhist Philosophy from CIHTS.

He has presented four research papers in national level seminars and conferences and attended more than ten international and national seminars, symposiums, conferences, and workshops. He has published more than 5 research articles in different journals and cultural magazines.

Presently, he is working in the Multimedia Section of Shantarakshita Library. His areas of interest and responsibilities are Digitization, Scanning, Digital documentations, data entry of new books in Tibetan Languages, Classification, and Cataloguing (Tibetan, accession in SLIM, BRR entry in SLIM), Videography and Video editing of national in international conferences, seminars and Buddhist teaching etc. He is a nominated member of Publication and Media Cell of the Institute.

Library
TENZIN KALDEN

Tenzin Kalden

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Multimedia Section, Shasntarakshita Library

Profile: Tenzin Kalden has graduated with Bachelor and Master degrees in Buddhist Philosophy from CIHTS. She also has a degree in BLIS (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) from IGNOU and MLIS (Master of Library and Information science) from Rajshree Tandon Open University.

She was appointed as cashier in the Sowa Rigpa department in 2017 where she has worked for almost one and half year and was appointed as casual worker in Multimedia Section Shantarakshita Library in 2018. Her main role of working is scanning the microfiche and microfilm in digitized form for future use.

Administration
NARENDRA BHARDWAJ

NARENDRA BHARDWAJ

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Account Section, Administration

Profile:  Mr. Narendra Bhardwaj holds a Post Graduate, Diploma Engineer, PGDCA, CCC and Skills on Java (Swing, AWT), Database (SQL Server 2008), i-Report 2.0-5.0, MS Office.
He is 14+ years of experience with Central and State Government units of working in Accounting Software, Estate & Purchase, Sowa-Rigpa Department, and Hospital Data Mgmt. software etc. Currently working as a Office Assistant cum S.M.S. in Account Section.He is working of Regular Salary, Pension, GPF, CPF Register and Broadsheet and maintain of GPF, CPF advance & withdrawal,LIC and LIC (Group Insurance), NPS related all works, Calculate Income Tax of regular Employees & Pensioners, discharge the tasks assigned by the competent officers from time to time.

Administration
RAJEEV RANJAN SINGH

RAJEEV RANJAN SINGH

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Account Section, Administration

Profile:   Shri Rajeev Ranjan Singh qualification is Post Graduate. Presently working as a Senior Assistant in Account Section in the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies. His working experience above 20+ years in this Institute.

Currently work on Entry & Upload on PFMS, Cash Book, Ledger & Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliation Making GPF, CPF Cash Book & Ledger with Trial Balance, to discharge the tasks assigned by the competent officers from time to time.

 

Academics
Dr. Dorjee Kyab

Dr. Dorjee Kyab

Assistant Professor  

  • Centre For Tibetan Literature, Research

Dorjee Kyab completed his Ph.D. in Buddhist Philosophy at CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi, in 2023.He started working at CIHTS as a Research Assistant in the Department of Tibetan Literatureon June 1, 2017. His research interests include Tibetan language and literature, Sanskritlanguage and literature, Tibetan and Sanskrit grammatical theories, linguistics, orientalphilosophy, occidental philosophy, and Tibetan and Sanskrit poetics and dramas. He alsoteaches Tibetan language and literature at both PG and UG levels at CIHTS from time to time.He participates in scholarly discussions on Tibetan literature and the theory and practice oftranslation on both national and international levels. His publications include his bookQuadrilingual Edition of the Cloud Messenger(co-authored, 2019), andThe New TibetanTranslation of TheMeghadūtaṁof Kālidāsa:with an exhaustive introduction, new Tibetantranslation, critical edition of the Sanskrit text, a bilingual glossary, restoration of the SanskritMS of the Old Tibetan version, and appendices. (2023)

Academics
YANGCHEN SANGMO

Yangchen Sangmo

Assistant Professor

  • Center for Teacher Education

Yangchen Sangmo is a Ph.D. student at Visva-Bhararti University, Santiniketan Bhirbum, Kolkata. She hadserved three years as Tibetan language teacher of Tibetan diploma Course at Sampurnanand SanskritVishvavidalayaVaranasi (SSVV). She also has a Bachelor of Library Science from Indra Gandhi NationalOpen University. Currently,she is working as Librarianof Centre for Teacher EducationatCentral Instituteof Higher Tibetan Studies

Academics
YOUNDRUNG WANGMO

Ms. Youngdrung Wangmo

Assistant Professor

  • Faculty of Hetu & Adhyatma Vidya, Department of Bon Shastra

Ms. Youngdrung Wangmo Rokaya was born in Nepal at Dolpaalso known as Dolpo. In the year of 2000 she came in Indian forthe study with her father and 2 Siblings. She was grown up inHimachal Pradesh at Solan. She persuaded her high schooleducation from CST Dholanji. It’s is now known as STS Sambhota.In the year of 2011, She joined at CIHTS for her higher educationand did her graduation in Buddhist philosophy in 2018. Duringher collage life, she was actively participated in the manyworkshops or seminars in the CIHT. She also hold the bachelordegree in Library and Information Science from IGNOU.Currently she is working in the department of Sowa Rigpa as adispenser.

Academics
TENZIN TSETAN

Tenzin Tsetan

Assistant Professor

  • Center for Teacher Education

Tenzin Tsetan holds B.Com and M.Com degreesfromFaculty ofCommerce, BanarasHindu University, Varanasi(2016).Hewas appointed as Office Assistant in the department of Centre forTeacher’sEducation,CIHTS, and Sarnathin2018.He hascompletedbasic leveltraining in TallySoftware(9.0)& accounts managementand hasspecial interest tolearn variouslevelofadministrativeworkandiscommitted to excellence in his duties

Research
PEMA TENZIN

Prof. Pema Tenzin

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Translation Department, Research
  • Publication Wing, Administration

Profile:   Pema Tenzin completed his Acharya (M.A.) from CIHTS, Sarnath and thereafter did a 3 years Rigorous Training Course (M.Phil.) in Sanskrit from CIHTS. Subsequently, he was appointed as a Research Assistant in Research. He did his Ph.D. on Restoration of Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend into Sanskrit from Tibetan with its commentary by Acharya Mahamati from Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi and got it published later as a book from CIHTS.  He was initially appointed as Research Assistant in September 1985 and has been working on regular post since March 1987. He has, since then restored, edited and translated many books on Buddhist Philosophy and published them from CIHTS. At present, he is Professor and Head of the Translation Department in Research.

Professor Pema Tenzin has received two awards, namely Vividha Puraskara in 1988 & 1994 respectively in recognition for his two books from Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Academy, Lucknow in the early stage of his service. He has participated and attended more than 50 National/International Seminars with and without paper presentations, has attended and participated in over 50 workshops and has published more than 40 articles in various journals.

Research
TENZIN SIDON

Tenzin Sidon

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Office of the VC, Administration
  • Dictionary Department, Research

Profile:  Mr. Tenzin Sidon joined CIHTS in 1990 and received Acharya degree in 2000. After graduation he served in the Director’s office of CUTS as TA. In 2013 he was appointed as Research Asstt. in the Department of Dictionary.

Academics
LOBSANG GYATSO

GESHE LOBSANG GYATSO

Assistant Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Logic (Contractual)

  • Faculty of Shabda Vidya, Centre for Teachers Education (CTE)

Profile:  Geshe Lobsang Gyatso is from Drepung Gomang Monastic University Mundgod where he completed Geshe degree, after studing Vinaya, Abhidharma, Madhyamika, Prajnaparamita and epistemology.In addition, he has been a science leadership Fellow (2008-13) from Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (Center for Tibetan Studies), and was awarded certificate on completion for a five-year curriculum in Mathematics, Biology, Neuroscience and Physics from Emory University in U.S.A.

 He is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Teaches Science, Math and Tibetan Grammar etc. through Dialectics at Centre for Teacher Education, Faculty of Shabda Vidya.

His research interest is centered on how to teach science, Math, Tibetan grammar through dialectics. Geshe Lobsang also writes on teaching Science, Math and Tibetan Grammar through Dialectics and Epistemology. Geshe Lobsang Gyatso has special interest in organizing workshops on teaching various subjects through dialectics besides reading books

Academics
UMASHANKAR SHARMA

Dr. Umashankar Sharma

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Bhot Jyotish Vidya

Profile:  Dr. Umashankar Sharma has obtained the degrees of Acharya (M.A.) and Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) in Astrology from Banaras Hindu University. Presently, he is working as Guest faculty in Department of Bhot Jyotish, Faculty of Sowa Rigpa, CIHTS since 2019. His field of teaching is ancient Indian mathematics, mathematical astrology, Vastu Shastra and ancient astronomy. Apart from this, he contributed to curriculum structure. His research interest focuses on the method of Indian Panchang. He has published many research articles in Hindi and Sanskrit in reputed national and international reputed journals.

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KARMA THARCHIN GURUNG

Dr. Karma Tharchin

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:  Dr. Karma Tharchin, from Mustang, Himalayan Region, graduated BSMS degree from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi in the year 2016. After graduation, Dr. Karma Tharchin has been dedicated to serving at CIHTS as a Sowa-Rigpa consultant Doctor and assistant pharmacologist, simultaneously he is contributing to the field by teaching Sowa-Rigpa Pharmacology. He had the privilege of publishing several papers in the Sowa-Rigpa journal and successfully led several Medical Excursions and Department outreach projects. 

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NYIMA SAMDUP GURUNG

DR. NYIMA SAMDUP GURUNG

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Dr. Nyima Samdup Gurung comes from Himalayan region of Nepal village called Jharkot, MuktinathMustang. He graduated BSRMS degree of 15th batch from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies(CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi, U.P India. During his studies, he shows interest in Sowa-Rigpa MateriaMedica and Therapeutics. Along with his studies, he had done Acupuncture course and Tuina (DeepTissue Massage) extra courses etc.After graduated, he also served as a Volunteer Doctor at Therapy Wing. Currently, he is serving at CIHTSas a Medical Officer at Therapy Wing of Sowa-RigpaTeaching Hospital under the Department of Sowa-Rigpa.

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SANGYE KHANDO

Dr. SANGYE KHANDO

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:    Dr. Sangye Khando graduated sMenpabKa-bChupa from Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute, Darjeeling, West Bengal. In 2016. right after the graduation she served as a medical officer at Gajang Sowa Rigpa Welfare Society, Mundgod. Karnataka, South India. In 2018, she worked as a resident Doctor at Qusar Tibetan Healing Centre, District Kangra, Dharamsala, H.P, India and taught Tibetan Medicine at the Academy of Tibetan Culture, Norbulinga Institute, Dharamsala, HP, India. Since 2019, she is working in the Teaching Hospital as a Sorig Therapist of the Yuthok Sowa Rigpa Hospital, Department of Sowa Rigpa, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, deemed to be University, Sarnath, Varanasi, UP, India. She isTreating patientsthrough various traditional method such as Las-nga (Purgative, Emesis, Nasal Therapy, Mild Enema, Strong Enema), Venesection, Moxibustion, Compress Therapy, Medicinal bath & Stream therapy, Oleation Therapy, Golden Needle therapy (Serkhab), Acupuncture and Deep Tissue massage etc. She has serves in various committees such as member of Sowa Rigpa R & D committee&Giving Instruction on las-nga& other sorig therapy to the BSRMS Student.She was awarded appreciation certificate from CCTM in recognition of her contribution towards the CCTM.

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TSEWANG SANGMO

Dr. TSEWANG SANGMO

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sarnath, Varanasi

  • Faculty of Sowa Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish, Department of Sowa Rigpa

Profile:  Dr. Tsewang Sangmo holds a BSMS/Internship from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Varanasi and currently working as R&D Assistant cum Herbarium In charge under the Department of Sowa-Rigpa with other additional activities i.e. consultant, assisting in therapy wing, annual report preparation of OPD, Yuthok Teaching Hospital etc.

Her present research focuses on conserving Minerals and Herbs samples collected from Trans- Himalayan regions of India during students’ medical excursions organized by Department of Sowa-Rigpa, CIHTS. In addition, she is engaged with filling up the voucher specimen both in Tibetan and English language. Her future projects mainly focus on DNA finger printing of plant samples, conserving their genes for potential propagation in times of rarity and extinction and GPS coordinated collection of specimens from different location to maintain standards for each collection in collaboration with botanist and microbiologist. In future, she is also interested to do MD course in the field of MateriaMedica.