'52 Articles on Buddhism Included in the New Book'
Rabin Man Shakya
Portland, July 28 (Nepal Oregon News): Buddhist scholar and prominent educationist Prof Suwarna Shakya has brought out an anthology of scholarly articles on Newar Buddhism and Newar culture.
Prof Shakya's new book 'Perception: Articles on Buddhist Concern' was released on Saturday, July 12, 2025 amidst a special program in Kathmandu.
The book-release program, which was organized by Mettagaar Dhamma Family, kicked off after illuminating twenty five traditional Bodhi Matas.
Speaking on the occasion, the book's editor Nirmal Man Tuladhar informed that out of 152 scholarly articles, only 52 write-ups on various aspects of Newar Buddhism have been included in the book.
Tuladhar hailed the writer's knowledge and scholarship about Buddhism. "It is not easy to write on themes related to Buddhism in lucid language that the author has done," Tuladhar said.
Chancellor of Nepal Bhasa Academy Malla K Sundar highlighted the importance of the book in preserving Newar Buddhism.
Chancellor Malla added:"Prof Shakya has made immense contributions in promoting Newar Buddhism and Newar culture by publishing numerous books on Buddhism and Newar culture.
Former Minister of Environment, Science and Technology Dr Keshav Man Shakya expressed optimism that the new book on Buddhism would play a pivotal role in promoting Nepal's traditional Buddhism.
The former minister went on saying: "I believe that his new book will be another definitive milestone in his creative life."
Writer of the book Prof Shakya termed the book-release event as the "gathering of the good hearts" and informed the guests that all the financial responsibilities for the book and book-release were borne by Mettagaar.
On the occasion, messages of best wishes from -- Prajwal Vajracharya of Nritya Mandala Mahavihara, Portland, USA, Shakya Suren, WNO, Baltimore USA and Dr Rabin Man Shakya, a Newar journalist in USA -- were also read out.
At the program which was presided over by nonagenarian Gyan Man Shakya and conducted by Sangha Ratna Shakya, vote of thanks was offered by Mettagaar's chair Shanta Ratna Shakya.
Former colonel in Nepal Army Purna Bahadur Shakya made a vocal rendition of an old song by Prof Suwarna Shakya.
Prof Suwarna Shakya was also honored with Life Time Achievement Award. He was dressed with Jama, Kwachan Lan and Red Cap -- the Newar traditional attire.
Prof Shakya was the Head Master of Nepal's first and historic high school: the Durbar High School. He has also lectured on Nepali language and Nepali literature at the People's Campus.
Shakya has 21 books in Nepal Bhasa, 5 books in Nepali and one book in English to his credit.
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