Observations On The Modernization Of Newar Buddhism

Observations on the Modernization of Newar Buddhism: Challenges and Prospective by Min Bahadur shakya Abstracts Buddhism in Asia: Challenges & Prospects Central Institute of Higher Tibetan studies Sarnath, Varanasi 2006-Feb The present paper analyzes some problems in Newar Buddhism of Nepal which is to be classified in the tradition of Indian Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism deriving its lineages from Siddha tradition of Nalanda and Vikramashila monastic universities. Prof. Lienhard wrote in his paper "Nepal! The survival of Indian Buddhism in Himalayan Kingdom It has developed its peculiar characteristics which are one of a kind in the Buddhist history. The author also wants to substantiate that Newar Buddhism possesses quite a number of indigenous elements, which are not to be found in Indian Mahayana Buddhism. An attempt has been made to refute some blasphemous charges that Newar Buddhism is only a corrupt form of Buddhism and hence warrants no investigation or research. The author has tried to show parallels in Newar Buddhist tradition as Adikarmika Bodhisattva system designed by Acarya Anupamavajra (11th century), Advayavajra and Atisha. Besides, a vedio clip on the ritual and practices of Newar Buddhism has been planned.