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	ARCHIVES \| PRESS RELEASES: TRIBHUVAN Nityananda Institute and Tribhuvan University Complete First Joint Research Project July 5, 2003 Nityananda Institute, based in Portland, Oregon, and Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, have received the report of a joint study of the Karmacharyas of Bhaktapur. Nityananda Institute, in cooperation with the Center for Nepal and Asian Studies ("CNAS") of Tribhuvan University, Kathamandu, Nepal, has just received the report of a joint research project, "The Karmacharyas: Religious/Secular Role in Bhaktapur City." This study is the first systematic research undertaken on the Karmacharyas of Bhaktapur. The Karmacharyas are a caste of royal tantric priests who held prominent religious and social positions in the era of the Malla kings of Nepal (from the 12th to the 16th century). Nityananda Institute and CNAS undertook this study in an effort to document and preserve the unique sacred practices of the Karmacharyas, whose tradition is in danger of extinction. The study included a survey of extant source materials, including rare ritual texts, as well as field observation, interaction and interviews with practicing Karmacharyas. The research team was granted access to many sacred rituals that have never been seen before by outsiders. The steering committee for the project was led by Professor Tirtha Prasad Mishra of the CNAS, Chairman, and Swami Chetanananda Saraswati of Nityananda Institute, Co-Chairman. The chief researcher for the project was Dr. Purushottam Lochan Shrestha of Tribhuvan University. Nityananda Institute, based in Portland, Oregon, has been actively engaged in efforts to locate and preserve tantric texts of various spiritual traditions for many years. Tribhuvan University's CNAS coordinates research programs in cultural and heritage studies. This study was the first joint project between Nityananda Institute and CNAS. HOME \| CONTACT \| SITE MAP \| LINKS \| ARCHIVES \| © 2005-2008 THE MOVEMENT CENTER, INC.			n e w s THIS SITE WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. VISIT THE NEW MOVEMENT CENTER SITE Four Elements of Meditation Course Begins Wednesday, September 17 E-mail Archive c a l e n d a r Monthly Program Schedule Weekly Program Schedule Programs with Lama Wangdu Rinpoche Next Queen Of Great Bliss Puja: 9/21/08 Next Service Day: 9/06/08 Winter Retreat: December 27 through January 31, 2008 a r t i c l e s NEW! The Heart of the Matter by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given January 22, 2008, Portland) NEW! Living in Our Real Life by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given November 19, 2007, Portland) Updated September 5, 2008