Ven. Prof. Dr. Bhikshu Satyapala Thailand Moderator (Session 3) Education Ph.D. University of Delhi 1987 Concept of Death in Early Buddhist Literature M.A. Magadh University 1975 Buddhist Philosophy Palyacariya Kameshwar Singh Darbahanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya 1972 (Pali) Buddhist Philosophy Career Profile University of Delhi Lecturer 1981-1992 Teaching & Research University of Delhi Reader 1993-2006 Teaching & Research University of Delhi Professor 2006 till date Teaching & Research Research Interests / Specialization My research interest includes Theravada Abhidhamma Philosophy, Theravada Buddhist Psychology, Theravada Buddhist Para-Psychology, Theravada Buddhist Eschatology, and Pali (Language and Literature). My main focus of research is to develop a relationship of Buddhist teachings in modern context mainly in the light of topics related to Engaged Buddhism. Teaching Experience (Subjects/Courses Taught) 1981 to Till date: Philosophy Theravada Abhidhamma Philosophy, Theravada Buddhist Psychology, Theravada Buddhist Para-Psychology, Theravada Buddhist Eschatology, and Pali (Language and Literature). 29 Years Honors & Awards 1. Aggamahapandita The highest academic award conferred by The Government of Myanmar, 10th of March 2009. (The Award has been instituted in 10th Century.) 2. Sangaharaja(The Highest Position of Bhikshu Sangha of India) 3. Gold Medal for securing the First Class First Position in M.A. (Pali) Exam. from the Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar. 4. First Prize for securing First Class First Position in the all India Hindi Certificate Exam. held in Delhi. 5. Gold Medal for securing the First Class First Position in the Sutta Upadhi Exam. from the Bangiya Sanskrit Siksha Parishada, Calcutta.