Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury

With gratitude, I'm pleased to share that I've been awarded a Senior Fellowship (SFHEA) by Advance HE. My sincere thanks to my well-wishers, mentors, colleagues, and students at Mahidol University and beyond, whose encouragement and shared insights continue to shape my teaching.

Learning Pāli offers a valuable foundation for studying Buddhist scriptures in their original language and understanding Buddhist terminology, etymology, and philosophy more deeply. All are welcome to join! 📝 Google Form: forms.gle/ap2eBtEiwcv7ppGw8 📧 Email: ven.zhenti@gmail.com

International Buddhist College (IBC) will offer an elementary Pāli course for the public at Than Hsiang Temple, Penang, from November to December 2026.Ven. Dr. Dhammanandi holds a Ph.D. in Pāli Language from the University of Pune, India. She has been teaching at IBC since 2005

Heartiest congratulations to the Class of 2026 of the College of Religious Studies of Mahidol University on your successful graduation! It has been a truly rewarding journey teaching you over the past four years and watching you successfully complete your bachelor’s degree.

Homage to the Blessed One, the Awakening One, the Fully Enlightened Buddha. 🙏

Approximately 140 students across both sections of my course, "Concepts of Life and Death in Science and Religion", are sitting for their midterm examination today as we approach the halfway point of the semester. My best wishes to all my students!

A palm leaf carrying nearly a millennium of Buddhist wisdom. This Pāla-era painting (c. 1090), attributed to Bengal or Bangladesh, depicts the Buddha’s first sermon—a moving glimpse of Bengal’s Buddhist heritage. metmuseum.org/art/collection…

I am immensely proud of your achievements and wish you every success and happiness as you begin the next chapter of your lives. Keep learning, growing, and pursuing your dreams!

Heartiest congratulations to the Class of 2026 of the College of Religious Studies of Mahidol University on your successful graduation! It has been a truly rewarding journey teaching you over the past four years and watching you successfully complete your bachelor’s degree.

The occasion also celebrated the launch of the Bengali translation of The Buddha’s Guidance and Wisdom and the inaugural issue of Bodhiswar (The Voice of Awakening).Heartfelt thanks to BBSC, the speakers, distinguished guests, participants, and MCU TV for this fruitful gathering.

It was an honor to join the panel, “Buddhism and Buddhist Communities in Bangladesh: Contemporary Challenges and Responses,” and speak on “Living Buddhism in Bangladesh: History, Heritage, and Contemporary Practice.”

The full recording of the Bangladesh Buddhist Students Club (BBSC) program held on September 23, 2026, at IBSC, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), is now available on YouTube through the MCU TV Channel. Watch the full program here: youtube.com/live/jlM864ns74s

It has been a joy to teach these monastic students and witness their growth. May they carry their knowledge and wisdom forward in service to the Sangha and society, sharing compassion and inspiring others.

Heartfelt congratulations to these venerable graduates of the Class of 2026 from the College of Religious Studies, Mahidol University! Alongside their lay classmates, they have successfully completed their studies through dedication and perseverance.

In this photograph, I hold a fanus, or sky lantern, on the eve of Pravarana Purnima, which marks the conclusion of the Buddhist rains retreat. It reflects the living heritage of the community in which I grew up.

“The light can still be passed from one generation to another.” This closing line from my recent article, “The Buddhism the World Forgot,” carries a deeply personal meaning for me. Read here: lionsroar.com/the-buddhism-t…

With great joy, I’m delighted to share my new article, “The Buddhism the World Forgot,” published in Buddhadharma by @LionsRoar. The article explores the rich yet often overlooked Buddhist history and living heritage of Bangladesh. Read the article: lionsroar.com/the-buddhism-t…

I am immensely proud of your achievements and wish you every success and happiness as you begin the next chapter of your lives. Keep learning, growing, and pursuing your dreams!

Heartiest congratulations to the Class of 2026 on your successful graduation! It has been a truly rewarding journey teaching you over the past four years and watching you successfully complete your bachelor’s degree.