School of Languages

Department of Far East Languages

Profile of Faculty

Dr. Kalsang Wangmo

 


Assistant Professor
Department of Far East Languages

 

Cell: 7762924746

E-Mail: kalsang.wangmo@cuj.ac.in
Educational Qualification:  
  • M.A. in Buddhist Studies (Specialization in Tibetan Language, Literature & Buddhism), University of Delhi (www.du.ac.in)
  • PhD in Buddhist Studies (Specialization in Tibetan Language, Literature & Buddhism) University of Delhi
  • NET in Buddhism, Jainism, Gandhian & Peace Studies.
Area of Interest:   Tibetan Language, Literature, Buddhism & Himalayan Studies
Courses Taught:  Tibetan Language, Literature & Culture
Brief introduction:  

Currently working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand (www.cuj.ac.in) since, 17th June, 2013. Prior to that, worked (14th July, 2008 -21st may, 2013) as an Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi (www.du.ac.in). I worked (2002-2005) for PRAGYA, an NGO, Research and Development Organization (www.pragya.org) focused on sustainable development of the Himalayan region, its marginalized communities, Conservation and Promotion of Language, Culture and its sensitive Eco-system. Managing Heritage Based Projects on Sustainable Livelihood Generation and Promoting of Eco-Tourism.

Completed doctorate (alternatively, awarded a doctorate) in Buddhist Studies (Specialization in Tibetan Language, Literature & Buddhism) from University of Delhi (www.du.ac.in), 2008. Acquired Shastri Degree (extensive seven year course on Tibetan Language, Sanskrit Language and Buddhist Philosophy) from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (www.cihts.ac.in). Primary interest is to gain deeper understanding on the Buddhist treatment (specifically of Tibetan tradition) of mind by learning about different other perspectives on the subject and to be able to apply this to broader social phenomena such as conflict resolution, peace and social harmony.

Administrative responsibilities:  

Warden

Active period - (August 14, 2013-October 08, 2020)
Additional Roles & Responsibilities:  
  • DRC, member (DFEL & DOH), CUJ
  • RAC member (DFEL, DOH, DOE, DTS), CUJ
  • Member, Board of Studies, DFEL, CUJ
  • Member, Sport Committee(2015-2017)
Articles Published/ Accepted:  

Articles in Journals (Published/ Accepted)

  1. Wangmo, Kalsang (2011), Middle Path and Universal Responsibility: A Buddhist Perspective in Tibet Journal, LTWA, Dharamsala. Vol. XXXVI No. 4. Winter.  pp. 3-15 ISSN 0970-5368.http://www.ltwa.net/Collection/Journal_Tibet.html#  (JSTOR)
  2. Wangmo, Kalsang (2012),14th Century Emergence of Gelug Tradition and its Significance in Revival of Buddhism in Tibetan Tradition – Quaterly Magazine, DIALOGUE, Volume 14 No. 2, October-December. A journal of Astha Bharathi, New Delhi. pp.88-96.  ISSN 0973-0095, 88-96
  3. Wangmo, Kalsang (2018), Buddhist Perspective on Conflict Resolution, Education Times, A peer Reviewed Journal, APH Publishing, Delhi. Vol. XII, Number-1, pp. 97-102. April, 2018 ISSN: 23198265

Books and Book Chapters (Published/ Accepted)

  1. Wangmo, Kalsang, (2019), ‘Buddhist Perspective on Mindful Leadership for Sustainable Peace’  in the book ‘Mindful Leadership for Sustainable Peace’(Eds.):Tu,  Ven. Thich Nhat & Thien, Ven Thich Duc, Publisher: Hong Duc Publishing House, VIETNAM (Sponsored by United Nation and published under Vietnam Buddhist Universities Series) pp. 233-246 (2019) (ISBN: 978-604-89-7926-3)
  2. Wangmo, Kalsang (2019), The Concept of Reincarnation in Tibetan Heritage and the legacy of the 14th Dalai Lama (Eds.): Samten, Jampa, Dorjee, Lobsang, Dorjee, Penpa, Tendar, Sangye, Choephel, Jampa & Choeden, Pema (2019) “In Search of Truth”: Part-II (Part-I) Publisher: Alumni Association of CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi, U.P. (India). pp. 321-336 (ISBN: 978-81-936254-7-7)
  3. Wangmo, Kalsang (2018), ‘Understanding Buddhism: An Art of Living and Philosophy of Life’, National Seminar proceeding,  Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi
  4. Wangmo, Kalsang (2016), Globalization and Buddhist non-religion. In: Das. Sanjib Kumar, ed. (2016). Buddhist Studies: A Prospective Dimension. ISBN: 978-93-8085-254-6
  5. Wangmo, Kalsang (2016), Position of women in Thailand – Revisit Early Buddhism. In: Das. Sanjib Kumar, ed. (2016). Bhikkhuni Sangha and Community. Pp. 206-214 (ISBN: 978-93-8085- 256-0)
Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference Participation:  
    • K. Wangmo, 2019. Buddhism & Australia, History, Current and Future Directions for Buddhism in Australia-Asian Region. Paper presented in the  8th International Conference on Demystifying the notion of Re-incarnation through the life and legacy of the 14th Dalai Lama at University of Western Australia, Trinity College Conference Centre, Perth, Australia, February 7-9, 2019
    • K. Wangmo, 2019. Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and shared Responsibility for Sustainable Societies. Participated and Paper published on Buddhist Perspective on Mindful Leadership for Sustainable Peace. (Sponsored by United Nation and published under Vietnam Buddhist Universities Series) Official delegation at 16th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations and Academic Conference in Vietnam 2019. Hanoi, Vietnam. The thrice-sacred day of Vesak celebrating the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of Lord Gautama Buddha, is recognized by the United Nations through a resolution adopted at its General Assembly in 1999. May12-14, 2019.
    • K. Wangmo, 2019. Tibetan and Himalayan Studies. Participated, Presented and Chaired a Session in the International Conference at CIHTS, Sarnath. Organized by Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies and Alumni Association, Sarnath, Varanasi. November 9-11, 2019.
    • K. Wangmo, 2019. Emerging Trends in Korean Studies in India: An Inter-Disciplinary Perspective. Presented a paper on Buddhism, a dominant aspect of Korean Cultural History. Organized by the Centre for Korean Culture Studies in collaboration with Department of Far East Languages, CUJ at Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi. July 5-6, 2019.
    • K. Wangmo, H. Thankur, 2019. Purvottara Bauddha Mahotsava- A Festival of North-East India.` Joint Paper Presentation on The Impact of Buddhism on Natural Resource Management in Arunachal Pradesh, the North East of India at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed to be University), Nalanda, Bihar February 26 -28, 2019
    • K. Wangmo, 2018. Applied Ancient Wisdom for Transformational Leadership. Paper presented in the National Seminar on Buddhism and Leadership organized by Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS), DRPSECT at University of Delhi, Delhi. February 20-22, 2018
    • K. Wangmo, 2018. Reviving the Buddhism in Itkhori towards Cultural-Spiritual Tourism in Jharkhand. Delivered a Lecture in International Symposium on The Significance of Ancient Wisdom in Contemporary World, Organized by Department of Tourism, Art-Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Directorate of Culture, Govt. of Jharkhand at Audrey House, Ranchi. March 6-7, 2018
    • K. Wangmo, 2018. Role of Teachers in Quality Education. Presented paper in the National Seminar on Qualities of Effective Teaching organized by Department of Education, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.  September 18, 2018.
    1. K. Wangmo, 2017-2018. Mind in Indian Philosophical Schools of thought and Modern Science. Participated in Golden Jubilee and International Conference at CIHTS. Organized by Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi. December 29, 2017- January 3, 2018
    • K. Wangmo, 2017. Indian Tribes: Planning for Integrated and Inclusive Development. Presented paper on Communication and Information as Catalyst for Development from Within at the  National Seminar organized by Department of Anthropology & TRL, Vinobha Bhave University, Hazaibag, Jharkhand. April 26-27, 2017.
    • K. Wangmo, 2016. Research fellowship for 13th Annual Mind & Life Summer Research Institute workshop at Garrison Institute, Garrison, New York, USA on “People, Place and Practice; Putting Contemplative Studies into Context” sponsored by   Mind & Life Institute, VA-22903, USA. June 11- 17, 2016.
    • K. Wangmo, 2015. The 10th Young Scholar Symposium for the Study of Buddhism & International Conference on the Study of Buddhism. Paper presented on The Concept of Reincarnation in Tibetan Heritage, organized by Centre for the Study of Chan Buddhism and Human Civilization, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hongkong, July 24 – 27, 2015
    • K. Wangmo, 2014. Official delegation at 11th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations and Academic Conference in Vietnam 2014. Hanoi, Vietnam. The thrice-sacred day of Vesak celebrating the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of Lord Gautama Buddha, is recognized by the United Nations through a resolution adopted at its General Assembly in 1999. 7-11 May, 2014.
    1. K.Wangmo, 2014. Thirty Seven Practices of a Boddhisattva & Eight Verses for Training the Mind by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Attended the Special Intensive Course organized by Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, Hosted with The Taj Mahal Hotel, 1 Mansingh Road, New Delhi.  March 21-23, 2014.
    2. K. Wangmo, 2013. Historic Dialogue between members of the Academic Faculty and Students of the University, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and representatives of those exploring new areas of scientific investigation from the Mind & Life Institute, USA. Participated in the Dialogue Workshop organized by University of Delhi, India, January 14, 2013
    3. K. Wangmo, 2012. The Buddhist Doctrine of No-Self. Attended Special Lecture by Alexander Watson, Ph.D, Oxford University, England at Tibet House, February 17, 2012
    4. K. Wangmo, 2012. Introspection on Buddhist Traditions. Paper presented in the International Conference on Emergence of Gelug tradition and  its significance in the revival of Buddhism in Tibet organized by School of Buddhist Studies and Civilization, Gautam Buddha University, Noida. September 7-9, 2012
    5. K. Wangmo, 2012. Emotions. Attended  a Special Lecture by a renowned Psychologist , Dr. Paul Ekman, USA  organized by Tibet House, New Delhi, January 23, 2012
    6. K. Wangmo, 2011. The healing power of Compassion: Emerging Data from the Scientific study of Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT).  Attended Special Lecture by Prof. Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Emory University, USA at India International Centre organised by Tibet House, New Delhi, December 14, 2011
    7. K. Wangmo, 2011. Caring for the Dying & Terminally Ill Patients.  Attended  a Workshop by Joan Halifax, Organized by CANSUPPORT India and Foundation for Universal Responsibility at Magnolia, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, October 23, 2011
    • K. Wangmo, 2011. Tengyur Translation Conference: In the Tradition of the 17 Pandits of Nalanda. Participated in the four-day International conference jointly organised by CUTS and the American Institute of Buddhist Studies at Columbia University. January 8-11, 2011.
    1. K. Wangmo, 2011. Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way’, Chapter 24 (Ultimate reality of the four noble truth) by Nagarjuna and ‘Foundation of all good qualities by Lama Tsongkhapa. Participated in workshop at Tibet House, New Delhi lead by the Director, Geshe Dorji Damdul. September 23-26,2011
    2. K. Wangmo, 2011. Compassion: Healing Depression. Participated in the workshop at Tibet House, New Delhi lead by the Director, Geshe Dorji Damdul. September 14-15, 2011
    3. K. Wangmo, 2011. Buddhist Linkages in South and South- East Asia: Perspective and   Prospects. Presented paper titled ‘Position of Women in Thailand- Revisit Early Buddhism’ at the International Seminar jointly organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, and Indian Council for Cultural Relation. October 7-9, 2011.
    • K. Wangmo, 2010. Editing Buddhist Sanskrit Texts.  Participated in the International Workshop lead by Prof. Michael Hahn, Germany, organized by the Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath. January 13-15, 2010.
    1. K.Wangmo, 2010. Morality and Religion: Exploring Their Relationship.  Participated in the 4th IASR National Conference organized by Indian Association for the Study of Religions (IASR) in association with Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi at Department of Philosophy, and University of Delhi. January 29-30, 2010.
    2. K. Wangmo, 2010. Buddhism and Globalization.  Paper presented at the International Seminar on Buddhism and Globalization, jointly organized by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, and Indian Council for Cultural Relation. Delhi. February 17-19, 2010.
    3. K. Wangmo, 2010. Buddhism in East Asia: Traditions, Changes and Challenges. Participated in the International Conference organized by Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi at the Convention Centre, University of Delhi. February 12-13, 2010.
    4. K. Wangmo, 2009. What the Indian Panditas and Yogis Brought to Tibet. Participated in the international panel discussion comprised of renowned scholars; Gene E. Smith, Former Director of American Library of Congress, Stephen Goodman of CIIS, John Dunne of Emory University and Jake Dalton of University of Carlifornia, Berkeley hosted by The Khyentse Foundation and Siddhartha’s Intent India at India International Centre, Annexe, New Delhi on March 13, 2009.
    5. K. Wangmo, 2009. Origin and Development of Buddhist Sects: Their Cultural Identity and Cross Cultural Perspectives. Presented a paper titled Significance of Lamrim in 14th century monastic reforms and emergence of Gelug Tradition at the National Seminar organized by Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi. February 6-7, 2009.
    6. K. Wangmo, 2009. Tibetan History and Culture. Participated in the three-day International Conference organised by Delhi University and the Central University for Tibetan Studies, Varanasi, Participated by more than 40 Scholars across the world (Britain, the US, Europe and Asia.). November 19-21,2009.
    7. K. Wangmo, 2009. Universal Message of Buddhism with Special Reference to Pali Literature.  Participated in the International Seminar on Pali organized by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan at Vigyan Vihar, New Delhi. September 22-24, 2009.
    8. K. Wangmo, 2009. Buddhism as a Peace-Maker in Post-Modern SAARC. Participated in the International Seminar organized by Foundation for SAARC writers and Literature. March 4, 2009.
    9. K. Wangmo, 2008. The Wisdom of Lotus Sutra: A Teaching for All Ages Participated in a seminar cum exhibition on theme, The Lotus Sutra: A Message of Peace and Harmonious Co-existence at Lecture Hall, IGNCA, New Delhi sponsored by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, St. Petersburg Branch of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Bharat Soka Gokkai, New Delhi. April 17-23, 2008.
Program Organized:  

K. Wangmo, 2020. Current Issues and Trends in Foreign language Teaching amidst the Changes in Geopolitical Scenario of East and South Asia. Organizing Secretary, Two Day International Webinar by Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand. July 16-17, 2020
Any other information:  
  1. Attended AICTE, Training and Learning FDP on Robotics. December 16- 26, 2019.
  2. Participated and completed Refresher Course on “Indian Culture, Thoughts and Thinkers” with ‘A’ grade organized by Centre for Professional Development for Higher Education (CPDHE), University of Delhi. November 28, 2017 - December 19, 2017
  3. Selected as Research Fellow to participate in the 2016 Mind and Life Summer Research Institute (SRI-2016) at Garrison Institute, NY, USA.
  4. Participated and completed 109th Orientation Course with ‘A’ grade organized by Academic Staff College under UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh. February 16, 2016 to March 14, 2016
  5. Attended Management Development Programme on Participatory Rural Appraisal at Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA),Gujarat – January 27 -31, 2004
  6. Attended Management Development Programme on Project Implementation and Monitoring, Community Organizations and Income Generating Activities at Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA), Gujarat. January 24- 28, 2005.

 
Updated as on:  

15 Jan. 2021