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LUMBINI BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE DEAN Faculty of B Buddhi ist Studies ©; क ॥ $6, जे eo No. 25 -०४३/०९०५ Date : 24 Toly- 2026 Call For Research Articles Prajna, Peer-Reviewed Journal-Vol. 7 (Notice Published: July 28, 2026) Dear Professors, Researchers, Scholars, Academicians, Practitioners and Students, Warm greetings from Lumbini! The Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Lumbini Buddhist University, Lumbini, Nepal, is pleased to announce the Call for Research Articles for Prajna, Vol. 7. Prajna is a scholarly journal published by the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Lumbini Buddhist University. Established in 2020, the journal initially published research articles primarily contributed by PhD scholars of Lumbini Buddhist University. Since 2024, its scope has expanded to include selected seminar papers and other scholarly contributions. Since its 6th volume, Prajfd has been officially recognized as a peer-reviewed journal and is indexed in NepJOL (Nepal Journals Online). Since its inception, the journal has aimed to promote academic discourse, original research and critical scholarship in Buddhist Studies and related disciplines. SCOPE OF SUBMISSION: Submissions are welcome in a broad range of topics within Buddhist Studies, including but not limited to: Buddhist History, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Literature, Bucdhist Culture, Buddhist Art and Architecture, Buddhist Psychology, Applied Buddhism, Ethics, Meditation, Comparative Religion, Buddhism and Al Buddhism and Sustainable Development, Buddhism and Circular Economy, Buddhism and Environment. SUBMISSION TIMELINES: 1. Abstract Submission: July 29- August 16, 2026 (श्रावण १३-श्रावण 32, २०८३) 2. Full Paper Submission: August 17-October 1, 2026 (भाद्र १-असोज १५, २०८३) 3. Desk Review: October 2-October 6, 2026 (असोज १६-असोज २०, २०८३) 4. Double-Blind Peer Review: October 7-October 27, 2026 (असोज २१-कार्तिक 20, २०८३) 5. Final Submission: November 16, 2026 (कार्तिक 30, २०८३) FOR SUBMISSION: Please submit your title and abstract and, subsequently, your full paper via email to prajnaparamita@|bu.edu.np by the respective deadlines. Kindly CC your submission to facultyc [email protected]. Authors are requested to ensure that their manuscripts fall within the relevant scope of the journal and strictly adhere to the formatting, structural, and citation guidelines provided with this Call for Papers. FORMATTING AND STYLE GUIDELINES: Language: Nepali or English Font: Times New Roman (12 pt.) for English; Preeti (16 pt.) or Kokila (16 pt.) for Nepali Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Research Contribution: Submissions must be based on original research and demonstrate clear new findings or significant scholarly contributions to the relevant field. Structure: The paper must include a title that clearly indicates the subject and research issue. The manuscript should incorporate an introduction, literature review, statement of the problem, objectives, methodology, limitations, conclusion and other relevant sections, as outlined in the attached guidelines. Research Problem: The research article must clearly identify and address a specific research problem. The conclusion must directly respond to the research problem identified in the article. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 071-404084 Mobile: 9843101358, 9857043887 Email: facultyofbuddhiststudies@|bu.edu.np prajnaparamita(@|bu.edu.np neshanshrestha@|bu.edu.np