Tilak Ram Acharya

Tilak Ram Acharya
तिलक राम आचार्य
4th Register of the Lumbini Buddhist University[1]
In office 2016-ongoing
Incumbent
Assumed office 14 March , 2016
Preceded by	Dr. Pitambar Lal Yadav
Personal details
Born	(1968-04-01) 1 April 1968 (age 56) Arghakhanchi,Nepal
Citizenship	Nepali
Nationality	Nepal
Spouse	Bishnu Dhungana
Children	3
Education	Doctor of Philosophy (Buddhist Studies)
Awards	Best Nepal Registrar of the Year 2024
Signature
Website	tilakacharya.com

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal formally presented the appointment letter to Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya (14 June 2024)

Tilak Ram Acharya is a Nepali educator and academic administrator, Who is the Advisor of Butwal Sub Metropolitan City. He is the registrar of Lumbini Buddhist University.^[2][3] He is also an associate professor in Buddhist studies at Lumbini Buddhist University.

Early life and education

Tilak initially received his bachelor of arts in political science and journalism from Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu in 2000. He then got his Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies from Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, in 2003. Tilak^[4] completed his Master in Art in Buddhist Studies from Tribhuwan University and got his degree from Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, Nepal in 2012. Tilak completed his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies in 2019 at Lumbini Buddhist University,^[5] Nepal.

Career and professional activities

Tilak started his career at Lumbini Buddhist University as an Assistant Lecturer in the department of Buddhist studies in 2012. He served as the in-charge of Assistant Campus Chief for a decade his terms from November 27, 2013, to March 13, 2016. Tilak worked as a Lecturer at the Department of Buddhist Studies since June 2016, His academic focus includes Mahayana, Theravada, Vajrayana, and Applied Buddhism. He held the role of Registrar of Lumbini Buddhist University^[6] from March 14, 2016, to March 13, 2020, completing one term, and served his second term from March 14, 2020, to June 12, 2024. In his term as the Registrar of Lumbini Buddhist University, He also served as Acting Vice-Chancellor during two periods from 25 October 2017 to 11 February 2018, From 11 February 2023 to 30 August 2023, Tilak started the three-term^[7][8] as the Registrar^[9] on June 13, 2024, continuing his commitment to the university's mission and growth.

Vision Plan and Mission

The University Digitalization Strategy^[10] at Lumbini Buddhist University aims to harness technology to create an innovative and inclusive learning ecosystem. Its mission focuses on building a digitally empowered academic community that positively impacts society and enhances global knowledge. The vision is to establish Lumbini Buddhist University as a leader in digital education within Nepal's higher education sector, providing secure and user-friendly technology and innovative resources for exceptional learning experiences. The strategy's goal is to develop a sustainable digital ecosystem that enriches teaching, research, and administration, fostering a culture of innovation and lifelong learning. By integrating digitalization across all operations, Lumbini Buddhist University seeks to equip its community with essential digital skills, positioning itself as a center of excellence in digital education and research.

References

1. "Register, Lumbini Buddhist University - Nepal". 27 November 2016.
2. "Office of the Registrar". Lumbini Buddhist University. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
3. "President visiting Lumbini Buddhist University". thehimalayantimes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
4. achary, tilak ram (13 September 2023). "Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya: an Instigator of a Profound Metamorphosis at Lumbini Buddhist University". college reader. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
5. "Lumbini Buddhist University Program and Courses". www.collegesnepal.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
6. "International Buddhist Conference commences". thehimalayantimes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
7. Nepal, Study Info. "Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya Reappointed as Registrar of Lumbini Buddhist University for Third Term". Study Info Nepal. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
8. "लुम्बिनी बौद्ध विश्वविद्यालयको रजिष्ट्रारमा डा. तिलक आचार्य तेस्रोपटक नियुक्त". Nepal Press. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
9. "An Instigator of a Profound Metamorphosis at Lumbini Buddhist University - College Readers".
10. ACTION VISSION, PLAN (2024). "Vision plan for Lumbini Buddhist University" (PDF). tilakacharya.com.