Indian studies; Buddhist studies
Academic term referring to the study of India, especially its classical culture, philosophy, and Buddhism. Often used in historical or scholarly contexts.
He is majoring in Indian studies at university.
Knowledge of Sanskrit is essential in the field of Buddhist studies.
The term 竺学 is composed of 竺 (an abbreviation for 天竺, the old Japanese name for India) and 学 (study). It likely emerged in the context of classical Japanese scholarship on India and Buddhism.