Nālandā: The Revival of a Global Intellectual Legacy
Nālandā: The Revival of a Global Intellectual Legacy
Author(s): Tosabanta PadhanSubject(s): History, Philosophy, Cultural history, General Reference Works, Non-European Philosophy, History of ideas, Political history, Theology and Religion, East Asian Philosophy, Indian Philosophy, Source Material, History of Religion, History of Sciences
Published by: Presa Universitara Clujeana
Keywords: Nālandā University; philosophy; monastery; higher education; ideas and intellectual exchange;
Summary/Abstract: Nālandā University, one of the most celebrated centres of learning in the ancient world, holds an extraordinary place in the history of education and intellectual exchange. Founded under the Gupta dynasty in the 5th century CE and sustained until the 13th century CE, Nālandā flourished for nearly eight centuries under the patronage of Indian rulers and patrons from abroad. It became a magnet for scholars, philosophers, monks, and seekers of knowledge from across Asia. The modern Nālandā University, re-established in 2006 at the initiative of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the President of India at that time, stands as an international centre of learning. This paper traces the history of Nālandā and celebrates its leading role in education and the exchange of intellectual ideas, both in antiquity and in the present.
Journal: ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF INDIAN STUDIES
- Issue Year: 1/2026
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 9-16
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
