Since its establishment in 1988, LRC has accomplished research on various topics of cultural heritage and Buddhism of Nepal Mandala. Out of more than 40 studies, some significant ones include:
LRC translates Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures into vernacular languages. Ten important Buddhist scriptures including Sadhanamala, Sikshya-samuccaya, and Nispanna-yogavali have been translated.
Publications fall into six main categories:
With these publications, all nine Nava-vaipulya-sutras are now available in Nepalbhasa.
LRC has conducted around 30 local seminars and 4 international conferences on Nepal Mandala cultural heritage with participation of scholars worldwide.
Following recommendations from the 1999 international conference, LRC is building a digital archive of Nepal Mandala heritage and aims to become a major information hub for scholars and locals alike.
LRC organizes preaching and training programmes to encourage youth participation in research. It also conducts Research Methodology training annually in Kathmandu Valley.
Since 1989, LRC has conducted essay competitions during Buddha Jayanti on topics such as Dana, Sila, Ksanti, Virya, Dhyana, Prajna, Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha, Pratitya Samutpad, Bodhicitta, Saptatrimsat Bodhipakshika Dharma and Pancha Buddha and Five Wisdoms. Winning essays are published in “Paleswan”.