Buddhism in Ancient Bengal

Prof. Giuseppe Tucci (1894-1984) is the doyen of modern scientific studies of Tibetan art and thought, history and literature. He was for many years Professor of Religions and Philosophies of India and the Far East at the University of Rome. He also taught at universities in India. Professor Tucci made several visits to Nepal and has been on eight expeditions to Western and Central Tibet, collecting historical, artistic and literary material. His scientific expeditions resulted in many historical books, like the Tibetan Painted Scrolls and the seven volumes of Indo-Tibetica in Italian. Prof. Tucci gives word to the mute dialogue of the mind with the mysterious presences in the Land of Snows.

Dr. (Ms.) Puspa Niyogi had her education at the Calcutta University, from where she received Ph.D. and D.Litt. degrees. She retired as a Professor of Ancient Indian History and Culture, Calcutta University. Her other published works are: Contributions to the Economic History of Northern India from the Tenth to the Twelfth Century AD; Brahmanic Settlements in the Different Subdivisions of Ancient Bengal; and Buddhism in ancient Bengal; etc.