Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Religiosity and Secularism in Futuristic Context

About the Conference

The role of religion in the modern social context has turned into be more problematic than ever. It is meant to bring in reconciliation nevertheless, has paved way to unprecedented violence. Therefore, BPU  creates a forum where you are invited to forward and discuss your views through research papers.

Conference Tracks

  • Religious extremism & Fundamentalism
  • Basic teachings of Religion
  • Modern trends in Religion
  • Religion for Pluralistic Society
  • Interfaith and Intrafaith

Keynote Speaker
His Eminence
Rev. Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith

Keynote Speech - Religious Extremism & Fundamentalism

Guest Speakers



Ven. Senior Prof. Gallelle Sumanasiri
Senior Professor, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Ven. Prof. Raluwe Padmasiri 
Department of Buddhist Thought at Postgraduate Institute of  
Pali and Buddhist Studies,  University of Kelaniya


Prof. Aamir Riyas 
Aligarh Muslim University, India
Prof. Adhithya Gupta 
University of Delhi, India

Conference Sessions



Session 1 - Basic Teachings of Religion

Guest Speaker - Ven. Senior Prof. Gallelle Sumanasiri
Session Chair  - Ven. Prof.  Gonadeniye Pannarathana
Moderator       - Ven. Rideegama Wanarathana



Session 2 - Modern Trends in Religion

Guest Speaker - Ven. Prof. Raluwe Padmasiri
Session Chair  - Dr. Waruni Tenakoon
Moderator       - Dr. Omalpe Somananda


Session 3  - Religion for Pluralistic Society

Guest Speaker - Prof. Aamir Riyas
Session Chair  - Dr. Nipunika Dilani Madugodage
Moderator       - Mr. Charith Priyadarshana



Session 4 -  Interfaith and Intrafaith

Guest Speaker - Prof. Adhithya Gupta
Session Chair  - Ven. Prof. Lenagala Siriniwasa Thero
Moderator       - Ven. Moragaswewe Vijitha Thero

Articles

Conference Committee

Conference Advisor :

  • Prof. Samantha Illangakoon - Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Conference Chair                   :
  • Dr. Ven. Homagama Dhammananda Thero - Senior Lecturer, Department of Religious Studies & Comparative Philosophy
   
Conference Joint Secretaries :
  • Ven. Rideegama Wanarathana - Department of Buddhist Culture
  • Dr. Swarnananda Gamage - Department of English Language Teaching
  • Ms. Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi - Computer Teaching Unit


Conference Assistant           :

  • Mr. Saman Deshapriya


Editorial Board

  • Dr. Swarnanda Gamage - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

  • Dr. Waruni Tennakoon - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

  • Dr. Nipunika Dilani - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

  • Mr. Pradeep Gunasena - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

  • Ms. Kosala Kumarage - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

  • Ms. Thilini Weerasooriya - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Review Commitee

  • Ven. Prof. Miriswatte Wimalagnana Thero - Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya

  • Dr. Nishadini Peiris - University of Uva Wellassa

  • Ven. Dr Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero - University of Sri Jayawardenapura

  • Ven. Kirama Wimalatissa - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka

  • Ven. Illukewala Dhammarathana - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
  • Ven. Ampare Ananda - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  • Ven. Dr. Witharandeniye Chandasiri - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

  • Dr Iromi Ariyarathne - Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya

  • Ms. Kosala Kumarage - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  • Ms. Varathagowry, National Institute of Social Development

  • Ven. Dhapane Chandarathana - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka

  • Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda  - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka

  • Ven. Dr. Udiwila Uparathana - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

  • Ven. Dr. Panamure Chandima -  Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradapura.

  • Ven. Yodakandiye Ariyawansa Thero -  Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  • Ven. Galle Dhamminda - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
  • Ven. Koonkandawala Wimaladhamma Thero - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
  • Mr Pancilu C. Hettiarachchi - University of Peradeniya
  • Mr. Charith Priyadarshana - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
  • Ven. Ekala Dhammanisanthi - University of Ruhuna
  • Ven Walasmulle Bhaddhiya - University of Kelaniya

Call for papers

Contact Details

Email                 : conference@bpu.ac.lk

Tel                     : 

  • Ven. Rideegama Wanarathana   : +94701567156
  • Dr. Swarnananda Gamage          :+94718338288
  • Ms. Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi       :+94775875065

News and Highlights

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