“…The establishment of Xu Fancheng Culture Study Center will be helpful for a comprehensive and systematic study of the academic achievements of Prof. Xu Fancheng and la deep excavation of its connotation. I hope that the center can inherit and carry forward the spirit of Prof. Xu Fancheng’s rigorous scholarship, introduce his life and research results to the two peoples, enhance the cultural and academic exchanges between China and India, and let the seeds sown by Prof. Xu Fancheng blossom and bear fruits in the new century….”

H.E AMBASSADOR SUN WEIDONG

“…Shri V. Narayanasamy congratulated the establishment of the Xu Fancheng Culture Study Center and said that it is a great honor to attend today’s event on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and China and the 111th birthday Anniversary of Xu Fancheng. He believed that with the establishment of Xu Fancheng Culture Study Center, there will be more Chinese companies and tourists coming to Pondicherry, which will add new impetus to Pondicherry’s economic development and India-China relations.…”

Shri V. Narayanasamy, Chief Minister of Pondicherry

The Center is named after the Chinese Sanskrit scholar Xu Fancheng. Prof Xu was a prominent figure in the field of Indology, and his work has made significant contributions to the study of Indian culture and its influence on China.
Prof Xu Fancheng was a Chinese scholar, who was born in the early 20th century and was a pioneer in the study of Buddhism, and Indian culture. He studied Sanskrit in India, and later on, he translated many important works of Indian literature, philosophy and religious texts into Chinese, making them accessible to a wider audience in Chinese speaking nations. He also wrote many important works on Indian Buddhism and the impact of Indian culture on China.
Naming the centre after Xu Fancheng would honour his contributions to the field of Indology and would also serve to recognize the importance of his work in promoting cultural understanding and exchange between India and China. It will also be an inspiration for the Center’s team and an honour for his legacy, and it will bring attention to the centre and its mission, as it is named after a well-known and respected figure in the field of India-China cultural studies.

Professor Xu Fancheng, was a pioneering scholar who dedicated his life to bridging the gap between China, India and the West. His spirit of intellectual curiosity and unwavering commitment to intercultural understanding continues to be the guiding light of Xu-CSC.
As we delve into the depths of these timeless cultures, we believe in the power of shared knowledge to build a future of mutual respect, collaboration, and a richer understanding of the human experience.

Join us on this captivating journey. Explore the wonders of cultural exchange, ignite your curiosity, and become a part of the vibrant community that is Xu-CSC.

Let us celebrate the tapestry of human heritage, woven with threads of shared history and endless possibilities.

Madam Radha Srinivasagoapalan
DIRECTOR – XUFANCHENG CULTURE STUDY CENTER