Buddhism in East Asia: Continuity and Changes in the Great Tradition

Dr. (Mrs.) Anita Sharma (b. 1957) passed her M.A. in Sociology from Panjab University, Chandigarh and B. Lib. Sc. from the university of Delhi. She was awarded Ph.D. degree from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya. Currently Dr. (Mrs.) Sharma is engaged in further research.

Dr. Shanker Thapa (born 1957), M.A. in Modern History, B.L. and Post-graduate Diploma in Buddhism from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Ph.D. from Patna University. At present he is Associate Professor in the Departament of History, Tribhuvan University. Recipient of Senior Research Fellowship, Academy of Korean Studies (1997 and 1997); Long Term Research Fellow ICSK Seoul (1989); Korea Foundation Research Fellowship (1998). Faculty Development Fellowship, Tribhuvan University and Research Fellowship of Sumitomo Foundation (1999). His research articles were published in Nepal, India, Taiwan, Korea and the Netherlands. He has written books on Buddhism, Agricultural History and Peasant Studies. Executive Editor: Voice of History’ a research Journal of Department of History, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.