This book gives a brief historical introduction and makes an attempt to survey Nepalese Buddhism from the past to the present. It contains relevant chapters on Lamaism, Buddhist Communities of Nepal, Buddhist art, literature, scholars and Nepal’s Buddhist contacts with some Asian countries. Besides, it has quotes from the views of many native scholars and others about the development of Buddhism in Nepal.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Harischandra Lal Singh
Harischandra Lal Singh, (b. 1940), a journalist, writer and consultant to various local and foreign agencies for translating and editing works, is presently involved in research works. He has contributed articles on various subjects o newpapers and periodicals including interviews of literary figures, academicians and other dignitaries. His publicationis incude Principal Records of Nepal (1980, 1985), Modern Interpretation of Buddhism (1994) and Reflectioins on Buddhism of the Kathmandu Valley (1996).
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