Author Profile

Dr. Manish Tarachand Meshram he is working as an Assistant Professor in School of Buddhist Studies and Civilization, since 2012 till now at Gautam Buddha University. He is Faculty Coordinator of the course of Mindfulness & Vipassana Meditation. His teachings have been deeply influential in bringing mindfulness and compassion practice to psychotherapy and stress reduction science. He has awarded M.A. M.Phil. and Ph.D.in Buddhist Philosophy from the Gujarat Vidhyapeeth, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 2009. He was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order since 2006. He is the author, subject on Buddhist philosophy and one book on Buddhist Meditation. He has been PhD supervisor of 8 students for the last 10 years. He published 39 papers, it was subject on Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness in various Journals. He presented 29 papers at National and International conferences in the last ten years. He is engaged Buddhist activist and social worker from last 30 years. Dr. Alok Kumar Verma is working as an Assistant Professor in School of Science and Humanities (Department of History) in Maharishi University of Information Technology, Maharishi Nagar, Sector-110, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Bharat. He did his master's degree in Buddhist Studies, Ancient Indian History and Archaeology and History as well. He has awarded M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Bharat in 2021. He has almost ten years of research experience and three years of teaching experience. He has having depth knowledge of Buddhism, Meditation, Peace, Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, History of India and Indian Knowledge Tradition. He has published more than 15 research papers in National and International Journals including UGC care, Scopus Indexed and SCI Indexed Journals. He always been active in participating in academic discourses in national/international seminars/conferences and symposiums related to his area of research.

About The Book

The re-emergence of Buddhism in contemporary society marks a significant cultural and spiritual shift, characterized by a growing interest in mindfulness, meditation, and Eastern philosophy. This resurgence is evident in various aspects of modern life, including psychology, wellness practices, and even technology. As people look for ways to cope with the stress of the digital age and find meaning in a rapidly changing world, Buddhism offers timeless teachings on compassion, impermanence, and inner peace. Furthermore, its adaptability to different cultural contexts has enabled it to connect with a global audience. As a result, this book, through chapters presented by various scholars, explores the reasons behind the revival of Buddhism, its impact on society, and the challenges and opportunities it presents in the modern era. At the same time, some chapters of this collection throw light on the propagation of Buddhism by Dr. Ambedkar and Anagarika Dhammapala. The book enshrines the chapters at the different Buddhist scholars of India. It is a collection of Twenty-two chapters written over a long time. Ultimately, this exploration of the re-emergence of Buddhism in contemporary society is a testament to the enduring relevance and adaptability of this ancient tradition.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1 Buddha Dhamma and Peace in Global Perspective
Chapter 2 Buddhist Meditation in Contemporary World
Chapter 3 Relevance of Buddhism to Alleviate Global Ecological Problems
Chapter 4 Secularism and Its Affinity with Buddhism in India
Chapter 5 Effectiveness of Meditation in Stress Management
Chapter 6 Buddhism and Women’s Education: Empowering through Enlightenment
Chapter 7 Ecological Crisis Solution as found in Buddhist Philosophy
Chapter 8 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: A Messiah of the Suppressed and the Oppressed
Chapter 9 Carbon Footprint to Karma: Human Interaction with Nature
Chapter 10 Role of Buddhist Philosophy on Past Life Regression Therapy
Chapter 11 Meditative Techniques and Cognitive Science: A Buddhist Perspective
Chapter 12 Mahayana Buddhism and Environmental Ethics
Chapter 13 Ikebana – Uniting Nature and Art
Chapter 14 The Intersection of Religion, Patriarchy and Beyond
Chapter 15 Buddhist Application towards Gender Discrimination, Social Disharmony, and Economic Crisis
Chapter 16 Buddhist Values and Actions towards Peace and Environment Protection
Chapter 17 Opposing Terrorism, Fostering Peace: A Buddhist Perspective
Chapter 18 The Karuna-Compassion Practice of Buddhism in Everyday Life
Chapter 19 The Role of Buddhism in the Environmental Crisis
Chapter 20 Reviving Buddhism: Ambedkar’s Impact on Social Transformation
Chapter 21 Ancient Kashmir: A Crossroads of Buddhist Thought
Chapter 22 Theravada Buddhism and Environmental Ethics
Chapter 23 The Contribution of Anagarika Dharmapala to the Development of Buddhist Literature & Pali Studies
Bibligraphy
Contribution of the Authors