Objectives of the Study

This thesis is prepared aiming the following targets

1. To make it clear  that Buddhism is a historical  religion  in Nepal.
2. To give knowledge of the main historical events concerning major sects of Buddhism in Nepal.
3. To review the effect of political and social changes towards the Buddhism in the country.
4. To study the present Buddhist situation against the background of history.
5. To make known the present religious activities in the country.
6. To give an overview of Buddhism in present-day  Nepal.