Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury

Buddhologist; Historian; Philosopher; Teacher; Social Activist; Mindfulness Practitioner; Mindful Coach; Truth Seeker.
Email: [email protected]

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

Call for Abstracts: “Monastic and Lay Buddhist Lives: Exploration in Buddhist Thought and Practice in the Late Modern World” at the Lanna Centre for Buddhist Studies, Chiang Mai University. Scholars and practitioners are warmly invited to submit abstracts by 4 July 2026.

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Deeply honored to speak at Sakya Buddha University, California, during the Vesak 2650 Commemoration on the continuity, transformation, and future of Buddhism in Bangladesh, highlighting its rich heritage and enduring connections across South and Southeast Asia. #Vesak #Buddhism

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BDG Feature: From Enlightenment to Ashes and Awakening Again: The Rise, Fall, and Renewal of Buddhism in India

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/lfl2dMCiO0

#Buddhism #Ambedkar #Ashoka #India #Dalit #BuddhistHistory #Caste #Dharma #Mahabodhi

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[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

✍️ My recent article, “From Enlightenment to Ashes and Awakening Again: The Rise, Fall, and Renewal of Buddhism in India,” examines the historical evolution of Buddha Dharma in India, published by @Buddhistdoor. Read here: https://t.co/IULQccQOMM

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As part of regular academic practice, it is a privilege to present my ongoing research to my esteemed colleagues at the College of Religious Studies of Mahidol University. I am always grateful for the opportunity to engage in thoughtful and constructive discussions.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

I mourn the passing of Prof. Y. Karunadasa (1934–27 April 2026). During my time at the International Buddhist College, I had the invaluable opportunity to study under his guidance, particularly in courses on Theravada Buddhism. May he attain the supreme bliss of Nirvāṇa.🙏

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I am delighted to share my recent public lecture, titled “Bongabhūmi’s Dharma: Exploring Buddhist Transmission in Bangladesh,” delivered at the University of the West, California, USA. The talk is now available on UWest’s official YouTube channel: https://t.co/cSJUT2gYce

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For a deeper historical insight into Pharātarā Caitya in Cakraśālā, I invite you to read my article titled “Pharātarā Caitya in Cakraśālā: Where the Buddha Left His Imprint in Bangladesh,” published on Buddhistdoor Global (BDG): https://t.co/j5Juqqxcp8

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Today marks the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Songkrāntī, the final day of the Bengali calendar. For Bengali Buddhists, this sacred moment signifies a graceful farewell to the passing year and a heartfelt welcome to the Bengali New Year.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

Today marks the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Songkrāntī, the final day of the Bengali calendar. For Bengali Buddhists, this sacred moment signifies a graceful farewell to the passing year and a heartfelt welcome to the Bengali New Year.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

With great joy, I am delighted to be part of the book project Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia. My contributed chapter, entitled “Dharmasen Mahāthēro: Connecting Bangladesh to the Buddhist World,” is now available to read at the following link: https://t.co/QGLUaO9LI7

[Jack Meng-Tat Chia 謝明達 @jackmtchia]

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛: 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 (@BloomsburyRS, 2026).

Registration: https://t.co/QjzPdFhCIi

Programme: https://t.co/616NJmTJZW

Read open access: https://t.co/I7xk9yFVZ0

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

✨ With great joy, I am delighted to be part of the book project Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia. My contributed chapter, entitled “Dharmasen Mahāthēro: Connecting Bangladesh to the Buddhist World,” is now available to read at the following link:

[Jack Meng-Tat Chia 謝明達 @jackmtchia]

Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia is officially out! The wonderful news is that the volume is available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Social Science Research Council (Singapore).

You can download a copy here:
https://t.co/7Gjt6SdVvE

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

The interview was hosted by Venerable Suvarna Purna Jan-Ma, with Venerable Sirinanda overseeing the technical production. Both Venerables extended a warm welcome to me at the Mindfulness Meditation Center (MMC) in Covina, Los Angeles, California, USA.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

✨With great pleasure, I had the opportunity to participate in a television interview with MMC TV in Los Angeles, California. The discussion centered on the historical development and contemporary landscape of Buddhism in Bangladesh.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

✨With great pleasure, I had the opportunity to participate in a television interview with MMC TV in Los Angeles, California. The discussion centered on the historical development and contemporary landscape of Buddhism in Bangladesh.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

Being there once again brought a deep sense of joy and reflection. In that moment, I found myself offering heartfelt wishes for all sentient beings to attain inner serenity and peace. 🌿

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✨After some time, I was delighted to revisit one of my favourite places, the Golden Gate Bridge. It was truly a remarkable experience, reminiscent of earlier days when I would walk along the Bay Area and stroll across this iconic landmark.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

✨After some time, I was delighted to revisit one of my favourite places, the Golden Gate Bridge. It was truly a remarkable experience, reminiscent of earlier days when I would walk along the Bay Area and stroll across this iconic landmark.

[Jack Meng-Tat Chia 謝明達 @jackmtchia]

Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia is officially out! The wonderful news is that the volume is available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Social Science Research Council (Singapore).

You can download a copy here:
https://t.co/7Gjt6SdVvE

[Jack Meng-Tat Chia 謝明達 @jackmtchia]

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[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

✨ I am pleased to have delivered a lecture titled “Bongabhūmi’s Dharma: Exploring Buddhist Transmission in Bangladesh” at the University of the West, California (March18, 2026), where I explored the transmission, preservation, and transformation of Buddhist traditions in Bengal.

[Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury @Sanjoy_B_Chy]

I look forward to presenting my lecture at the University of the West on March 18, 2026, and I warmly invite friends and colleagues in the Bay Area to join the session. Further details about the talk are available in the accompanying flyer.