Fang Litian is a professor and supervisor at Peking University, a well-known expert in Buddhology and Philosophical History. Professor Fang was born in 1933 in Yongkang City of Zhejiang Province, graduated from Philosophy Dept. of Peking University in 1960. He was promoted as professor by the State's Council in 1984.

Currently he serves as the director of Institute of Center for Buddhist & Religionary Research of RUC. His concurrent positions include: vice Chairman of China Religious Academy, permanent deputy chairman of China Philosophy History Academy, chief editor of the magzine China Philosophy History and member of Humanities & Social Science Research Consulting Experts Committee of China Ministry of Education.

As a serious scholor, Professor Fang issued over 250 articles and published many academic monographs in his educational and researching career. His works Buddhist Philosophy was awarded the first prize of 1st China Outstanding Achievement in Humanities and Social Science by the State Education Committee.