Lokesh Chandra (born 11 April 1927 in Ambala, India) is a prominent scholar of the Vedic period, Buddhism and the Indian arts. Between 1942 and 2004, he published 576 books and 286 articles.
Lokesh Chandra was born on 11 April 1927 in Ambala, India. He is the son of the famous Sanskrit scholar, linguist and politician Raghu Vira. After obtaining a master's degree at the University of the Punjab in Lahore in 1947, he edited the Gavamayana portion of the Vedic work Jaiminiya Brahmana with the help of newly discovered manuscripts. Chandra went to the Netherlands to study Old Javanese with the Indologist Jan Gonda at Utrecht University, where he obtained a Ph.D. with the dissertation Jaiminiya Brahmana of the Samaveda II.1-80 in March 1950.[2] Among them are classics like his Tibetan-Sanskrit Dictionary, Materials for a History of Tibetan Literature, Buddhist Iconography of Tibet, and his Dictionary of Buddhist Art in 15 volumes.[3]
He is not only an eminent scholar, but has also held many official positions in the Indian government as a member of several committees: Education, Official Language, but also Tourism, Heavy Industry and many others, as his expertise was not limited to Buddhism and Indian Art, his favourite fields. He was also a member of the Indian Parliament twice (1974-1980) and (1980-1986).[4]
In 2006 he was conferred with Padma Bhushan by the Indian Government.[5]
Between 1942 and 2004, Lokesh Chandra published numerous books (alone or as co-author) and articles, totalling 862 publications.[7] While it is not possible to reproduce an exhaustive list, here are some of the most frequently cited.
Books
Titbetan-Sanskrit Dictionary in 12+7 volumes, New Delhi, International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan, 1961, reprint in 1971, 1991, 1993 ISSN 0581-8532.
Nīlakaṇṭha Lokeśvara as the Buddhist apotheosis of Hari-hara, New Delhi, International Academy of Indian Culture, 1979, 18p.[8]
The Thousand-armed Avalokiteśvara, Volume1, New Delhi, Abhinav Publications, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, 1988, 303 p., ISBN9788170172475.[9]
Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography. Śata-pitaka series: Indo-Asian literatures in 15 volumes, New Delhi, Published by International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan, 1999-2005, ISSN 0581-8532.
India's Contributions to World Thought and Culture (Collective work edited by Lokesh Chandra), Madras, Publishers: Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee, 1971, 838 p.[10]
Transcendental Art of Tibet, New Delhi, Published by International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan, 1996, 234 p. ISBN9788186471890.
Cultural Horizons of India: Studies in Tantra and Buddhism, art and archaeology, language and literature (Śata-pitaka series :Indo-Asian literatures in 7 volumes n° : 361, 366, 370, 381, 388, 390, 391), New Delhi, Published by International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan, 1990-1998, ISBN8185179522 (ISBN of the 1st volume).[11]
Kāranda-vyūha-sūtra or The supernal virtues of Avalokiteśvara, New Delhi, International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan, 1999, 295 p, ISBN9788186471890.
With Raghu Vira, Gilgit Buddhist Manuscripts. Śata-pitaka series in 10 vol. Revised and Enlarged Compact Facsimile Edition. New Delhi: International Academy of Indian Culture, 1959–74, reprint in 1995 (3 volumes) by Sri Satguru Publishers, ISBN9788170304449 and ISBN9788170304456.[12]
With Sharada Rani, Mudras in Japan,. Volume 243 of Śata-pitaka series :Indo-Asian literatures, New Delhi, 1978 (Reprint :Vedams eBooks in 2001), 302 p. ISBN9788179360002.[13]
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^Nīlakaṇṭha Lokeśvara as the Buddhist apotheosis of Hari-hara, read online : [1]. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^The Thousand-armed Avalokiteśvara, Volume1, read online :[2]. Retrieved 9 September 2021. The book is also available on Internet Archive, read online:[3]. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^India's Contributions to World Thought and Culture, read online :[4]. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^Cultural Horizons of India: read online [5]. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^Gilgit Buddhist Manuscripts. Front Cover [6]. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^Mudras in Japan, read online [7]. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
^"The Origin of Avalokitesvara" (PDF). Indologica Taurinenaia, publié par International Association of Sanskrit Studies (IASS), Volume XIII, p. 187-202. 1985–1986. Retrieved 9 September 2021..
^"Origin of The Avalokiteśvara of Potala" (PDF). A Journal of Himalayan Studies. Ratna Pustak Bhandar: 21 pages. 1979. Retrieved 11 September 2021..
External links
Lokesh Chandra, Yashaswini Chandra. Buddhist iconography: Dr. Lokesh Chandra in conversation with Dr. Yashaswini Chandra (Video). Archived from the original on 22 December 2021.
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linksBiography EditLokesh Chandra was born on 11 April 1927 in Ambala India He is the son of the famous Sanskrit scholar linguist and politician Raghu Vira After obtaining a master s degree at the University of the Punjab in Lahore in 1947 he edited the Gavamayana portion of the Vedic work Jaiminiya Brahmana with the help of newly discovered manuscripts Chandra went to the Netherlands to study Old Javanese with the Indologist Jan Gonda at Utrecht University where he obtained a Ph D with the dissertation Jaiminiya Brahmana of the Samaveda II 1 80 in March 1950 2 Among them are classics like his Tibetan Sanskrit Dictionary Materials for a History of Tibetan Literature Buddhist Iconography of Tibet and his Dictionary of Buddhist Art in 15 volumes 3 He is not only an eminent scholar but has also held many official positions in the Indian government as a member of several committees Education Official Language but also Tourism Heavy Industry and many others as his expertise was not limited to Buddhism and Indian Art his favourite fields He was also a member of the Indian Parliament twice 1974 1980 and 1980 1986 4 In 2006 he was conferred with Padma Bhushan by the Indian Government 5 He was the president of Indian Council for Cultural Relations during 2014 2017 6 He has also served as a member of the Indian Rajya Sabha Vice President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research 3 Works EditBetween 1942 and 2004 Lokesh Chandra published numerous books alone or as co author and articles totalling 862 publications 7 While it is not possible to reproduce an exhaustive list here are some of the most frequently cited Books Edit Titbetan Sanskrit Dictionary in 12 7 volumes New Delhi International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan 1961 reprint in 1971 1991 1993 ISSN 0581 8532 Nilakaṇṭha Lokesvara as the Buddhist apotheosis of Hari hara New Delhi International Academy of Indian Culture 1979 18p 8 The Thousand armed Avalokitesvara Volume1 New Delhi Abhinav Publications Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts 1988 303 p ISBN 9788170172475 9 Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography Sata pitaka series Indo Asian literatures in 15 volumes New Delhi Published by International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan 1999 2005 ISSN 0581 8532 India s Contributions to World Thought and Culture Collective work edited by Lokesh Chandra Madras Publishers Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee 1971 838 p 10 Transcendental Art of Tibet New Delhi Published by International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan 1996 234 p ISBN 9788186471890 Cultural Horizons of India Studies in Tantra and Buddhism art and archaeology language and literature Sata pitaka series Indo Asian literatures in 7 volumes n 361 366 370 381 388 390 391 New Delhi Published by International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan 1990 1998 ISBN 8185179522 ISBN of the 1st volume 11 Karanda vyuha sutra or The supernal virtues of Avalokitesvara New Delhi International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan 1999 295 p ISBN 9788186471890 With Raghu Vira Gilgit Buddhist Manuscripts Sata pitaka series in 10 vol Revised and Enlarged Compact Facsimile Edition New Delhi International Academy of Indian Culture 1959 74 reprint in 1995 3 volumes by Sri Satguru Publishers ISBN 9788170304449 and ISBN 9788170304456 12 With Sharada Rani Mudras in Japan Volume 243 of Sata pitaka series Indo Asian literatures New Delhi 1978 Reprint Vedams eBooks in 2001 302 p ISBN 9788179360002 13 Articles Edit The Origin of Avalokitesvara Indologica Taurinenaia publie par International Association of Sanskrit Studies Volume XIII p 187 202 1985 1986 14 Origin of The Avalokitesvara of Potala A journal of Himalayan Studies 1979 15 See also EditNilakaṇṭha Dharaṇi article in which several texts of Lokesh Chandra are presented and quoted References Edit http iccr gov in Bio Data of Prof Lokesh Ckandra p 3 PDF Sanchi University if Buddhist Indic Studies Archived from the original PDF on 28 July 2014 Retrieved 26 July 2014 and 11 September 2021 a b Bio Profile of Prof Lokesh Chandra President ICCR Indian Council for Cultural Relations Archived from the original on 8 February 2015 Retrieved 8 February 2015 and 11 September 2021 Bio Data of Prof Lokesh Ckandra p 2 PDF Sanchi University if Buddhist Indic Studies Archived from the original PDF on 28 July 2014 Retrieved 26 July 2014 and 11 September 2021 Padma Bhushan Awardees archive india gov in Government of India Archived from the original on 27 July 2014 Retrieved 26 July 2014 and 11 September 2021 Prof Lokesh Chandra appointed as the 17th President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations Bio Data of Prof Lokesh Ckandra p 8 27 PDF Sanchi University if Buddhist Indic Studies Archived from the original PDF on 26 July 2014 Retrieved 26 July 2014 and 11 September 2021 Nilakaṇṭha Lokesvara as the Buddhist apotheosis of Hari hara read online 1 Retrieved 11 September 2021 The Thousand armed Avalokitesvara Volume1 read online 2 Retrieved 9 September 2021 The book is also available on Internet Archive read online 3 Retrieved 11 September 2021 India s Contributions to World Thought and Culture read online 4 Retrieved 11 September 2021 Cultural Horizons of India read online 5 Retrieved 11 September 2021 Gilgit Buddhist Manuscripts Front Cover 6 Retrieved 11 September 2021 Mudras in Japan read online 7 Retrieved 11 September 2021 The Origin of Avalokitesvara PDF Indologica Taurinenaia publie par International Association of Sanskrit Studies IASS Volume XIII p 187 202 1985 1986 Retrieved 9 September 2021 Origin of The Avalokitesvara of Potala PDF A Journal of Himalayan Studies Ratna Pustak Bhandar 21 pages 1979 Retrieved 11 September 2021 External links EditLokesh Chandra Yashaswini Chandra Buddhist iconography Dr Lokesh Chandra in conversation with Dr Yashaswini Chandra Video Archived from the original on 22 December 2021 Wikiquote has quotations 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