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− | it is unfortunate that a civilisation that was the Vishwaguru of the world, a knolwedge reprostory for lnpwl;edge re[our literacy Most Indians today are well aware of the two famous ancient
| + | It is unfortunate that a civilization that was the Vishwaguru of the world, a knowledge repository for the world '''(Lataji??)''' Most Indians today are well aware of the two famous ancient |
| universities of India which also are one of the oldest universities in | | universities of India which also are one of the oldest universities in |
| the world – Takshashila University (Taxila) and Nalanda. But are these | | the world – Takshashila University (Taxila) and Nalanda. But are these |
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| asian countries including China, Singapore and Japan have come forward | | asian countries including China, Singapore and Japan have come forward |
| to fund the construction of this revived Nalanda University. | | to fund the construction of this revived Nalanda University. |
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| == Vikramashila University == | | == Vikramashila University == |
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| founder of the Sharma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism who also revived | | founder of the Sharma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism who also revived |
| the Buddhism in Tibet. | | the Buddhism in Tibet. |
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| == Valabhi University == | | == Valabhi University == |
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| terracotta on its outer walls depicting the influence of these three | | terracotta on its outer walls depicting the influence of these three |
| traditions. | | traditions. |
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| == Other Ancient Universities == | | == Other Ancient Universities == |
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| scientific thought in mathematics, astronomy, alchemy, and anatomy. | | scientific thought in mathematics, astronomy, alchemy, and anatomy. |
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− | === References: ===
| + | == References == |
− | * Awakening Indians to India – Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
| + | # Awakening Indians to India – Central Chinmaya Mission Trust |
− | * D.C. Ahir (2005). Buddhism Declined in India : How and Why?
| + | # D.C. Ahir (2005). Buddhism Declined in India : How and Why? |
− | * Wikipedia
| + | # Wikipedia |
− | '''Image Sources (Licenses CC BY SA 2.0):''' | + | '''Image Sources (Licenses CC BY SA 2.0)''' |
− | * Ruins of Nalanda University
| + | # Ruins of Nalanda University |
− | * Ruins of Vikramashila University
| + | # Ruins of Vikramashila University |
− | * Ruins of Somapura University
| + | # Ruins of Somapura University |