Department of Buddhist Philosophy

Head, Department of Buddhist Philosophy

Ven. Pitigala Vijitha Thero
Senior Lecturer,
B. A. (Hons.) (University of Kelaniya)
M. A. (Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka)
M. A. (post Graduate Institute ofPali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya)
M. S. S. C (University of Kelaniya)
Royal Pandith

Telephone

Official : 011-2857786
Temple : 011-2683085
E-mail ven.vijithapitigala@gmail.com

Researches:
  1. A Comparative Study of Western and Buddhist Philosophical Analysis on General Usage of the Language (in Sinhala), Research on M.S.Sc, Kelaniya University, 2007
  2. Fundamental Teachings of Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy (in Sinhala), M.A. Thesis, Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2001
  3. Prajnaparamita Vannana (in Sinhala), I.K. Chandrapala, Sarasavi Printers, 1988
Publications:
  1. Navanga Satthu Sasana (in Sinhala), Navanga Satthu Sasana, Ven Pottewela Vinitha Felicitate Volume, 2010
  2. The Usage of the Language of Wittgenstein's Latest Philosophy (in Sinhala), Vidyodaya Academic Journal, Early Students Federation, 2009
  3. An Introduction to the Language Philosophy in Western Philosophy (in Sinhala), Vidyodaya Academic Journal, Early Students Federation, 2008
  4. Buddhism and Modern Science (in Sinhala), Ruhune Maha Se Felicitation Journal, People's Bank, 2007
  5. Buddhism and Scientific Thought (in Sinhala), Convocation, Diploma in Dhamma Communication, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ethical Development, Colombo, 2007
  6. The Basis of Buddhist Psychology (in Sinhala), Buddhist and Pali Studies, Academic Journal in Buddhist and Pali University, Colombo, 2006
  7. The Philosophical Foundation of Mahayana Philosophy (in Sinhala), Vidyodaya Academic Journal, Early Students Federation, 2003
  8. The Efficacy of Idealism in Mahayana Yogacara Tradition (in Sinhala), Vidyodaya Dhamma Academic Journal, Early Students Federation, 2001
  9. Sunyata Philosophy in Mahayana Madyamika Tradition (in Sinhala), Sammuti 1, Dr. Ven. Daramitigala Rathanasara Memorial Academic Journal, Gampaha, 2001
  10. The Relation between the Teachers and the Students, and Gift to the Teachers (in Sinhala), Katannuta Academic Jounal, Ven. Borelle Kovidha, 2000
  11. The Way of Obtaining Yathabhutanana (in Sinhala), Buddha Dharmaya, Ven. Karaputugala Indarathana, 1999
  12. Lasatu Sucira Kalam Nirujo Samgharajo (in Sinhala), Ven. Batagama Sri Pannananda Felicitation Journal, Kelaniya, 1990
  13. The Way of Achieving Intuitive Knowledge (in Sinhala), Buddhism with the eye of Wisdom, Edit. Ven. Karaputugala Indarathana, etc., Shiksha Mandira, 1999
Ven. Prof. Ittademaliye Indasara Thero

B. A. (Hons.) (University of Kelaniya)
M. A. (University of Delhi)
Ph. D. (University of Delhi)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (University of Colombo)

Official (+94) 11-2593397, 011-2857785
Personal (+94) 11-2435532, 0718247007
E-mail indasarathero@gmail.com

Research interest:
  • Early Buddhist Teaching
  • Bodhisattva Concept
Book published
  1. The Conceptual Development of Bodhisattva Ideal in Buddhist Literature
  2. A Critical Study of The Teaching of Kamma
  3. Four Major Buddhist Schools (A Historical and Philosophical Analysis)
  4. The Impact of Sekhiya for the Ethical Development of Personality (in Sinhala)
Ven. Prof. Wawwe Dhammarakkhitha Thero
Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies


B. A. (Hons.) (University of Kelaniya)
M. A. (Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya)
M. S. S. C. (University of Kelaniya)

Official : 011-2857782
Personal : 0714906881
Temple : 047-224368
E-mail dwawwe@gmail.com

Research and Publication
  1. A Comparative Study of Early Buddhist Teachings of Experientialism and David Hume (in Sinhala), The Research for the MSSC in The Department of Philosophy, University of Kalaniya, Sri Lanka.
  2. Buddhist Epistemology (in Sinhala), 2011
  3. Empirical Thought and Buddhism (in Sinhala), 2011
  4. Buddhist Philosophy and Social Problems (in Sinhala), 2009
  5. Preaching hall and Human Culture (in Sinhala), 2009
  6. Buddhism and Philosophical Thought (in Sinhala), 2009
Articles
  1. Woman in Buddhism (in Sinhala), Suvadha Academic Journal, Panadura, 1994.
  2. The Court of Law in Buddhism (in Sinhala), Metta Academic Journal, Pinvatta, Saddharma Vidyayatana Pirivana, Panadura
  3. Buddhist View on the State and the Sovereignty (in Sinhala), Ven. Dhammatilaka Academic Journal, Tangalla, 2004.
  4. Buddhist View on Governing of the State and Punishments (in Sinhala),Viwarana Academic Journal, Sri Visuddharama Purana Viharaya, Panadura.
  5. Buddhism and Psychotherapy (in Sinhala), Ruhune Ranaviru Mahaseya Journal, Ambalanthota, 2007.
  6. Danam saggassa sopanam (Giving is a ladder to the Heaven) (in Sinhala), Danashalava Saha Danasala Puranaya, Sri Kalyani Gangarama Granthamala No. 03, 2003.
  7. Perception and Extra-sensory Knowledge in Early Buddhism (in Sinhala), Buddhist and Pali Studies, 25th Silver Jubilee Commemoration Volume, Buddhist and Pali University, 2007.
  8. David Hume and Buddhist Causality (in Sinhala), Sarada, The Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Y. Karunadasa Memorial Volume, 2005.
  9. Mahayana Bodhisattva Concept (in Sinhala), Nayana Academic Journal, Siri Nandana Pirivana, Panadura, 2009.
  10. An Analysis of Human Values in Buddhism (in Sinhala), Sambodhini, Ven. Alikewela Silanada Nahimi Felicitation Compilation, 2009.
  11. Phenomenalism (in Sinhala), Buddhist and Pali Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama.
Ven. llukewela Dhamrnatathana Thero

Temporaty Lecturer,
B. A. (Hons), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
M. A. The Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya

Telephone

Office 0094-112857786
Temple 0094-372296071
E-mail: idhamrnarathana@yahoo.com

Theses and Dissertations
  1. B. A. Degree -: Morality Leads to Personality, Buddhst and Pali Unversity of Sri Lanka, Homagama, 2006
  2. M. A. Degree -: A Critical Study of the Buddhist Concept of Sappurisa and Asappurisa, Post-Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya. 2007
  3. M. Phil -: The Critical Study of the Evolution of Cittaviprayuktasaüskāras with reference to Theravāda and Sarvāstivāda Sources of Abhidhamma, Post-Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya. 2008 – up to now.
Training and Workshops
  1. Participating in preparing Syllabus in Buddhist Philosophy (2009-2012)
  2. Participating in workshops for the Development of Academic Skills conducted by Buddhist and Pali University.
  3. Participated in the translation and edition of Pali-English Dictionary (until December 2008)
  4. Participated and presented a paper at the workshop on Buddhist Studies for post Graduate students of Tibuwan University and Lotus Academy of Nepal Organized by Buddhist and Pali University, Colombo Sri Lanka on 22nd of October, 2008
National and International Conferences
  1. "Hatred (dosa) Directs to the Global Warming", 7th National Conference on Buddhist Studies, the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 17th of December, 2011
  2. "Prenatal Development of the Being and the Reliability of Aññhakathà in search of the Exact Day of Transmigration of Vi¤¤àõa", International Pali Conference - 2011, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura. -1st of September, 2011.
  3. "Early Buddhist Theory of Perception and the Seventeen Thought Moments", 4th Research Conference, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka - 25th - 26th March, 2011
  4. "Bhavańga is a Timely Changed Term" – 4th Bi-annual International Conference at Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekelle, Kandy. -10th – 12th December, 2010
  5. "The Appropriateness of the Term 'Theory of Causality'" - 6th National Conference on Buddhist Studies, the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. - 4th - 5th December, 2010
Workshops
  1. “The Date of Conception in the Womb of a Mother” – the Development of Academic Skills conducted by Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. - 17th of August, 2011
  2. “Arbhidharmic Dharmavada and its Controversies” – the Development of Academic Skills conducted by Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. - 25th of June, 2008
  3. “Buddhist Perspectives on Sense Pleasure” Buddhist studies, Organized by Buddhist and Pali University – Homagama. - 22nd of October, 2008
Publications
  1. Development of the Person: Buddhist Psychological Analysis (in Sinhala), 2011
  2. Buddhist Approach to Personality, 2011
  3. Character Building in Buddhism, 2011
  4. An Approach to Buddhist Philosophy, 2009
  5. Abhidhamma and its Development, 2009
Journal Articles
  1. Four Great Authorities (cattaro mahapadesa) (in Sinhala), Abhivandana, Ven. Bamunugama Dhammarathana Felicitation Journal, 2012
  2. "Prenatal Development of the Being and the Reliability of Aññhakathà in search of the Exact Day of Transmigration of Vi¤¤àõa", Pariyesana Saüracanàvali, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura. 2011
  3. "The Problem of Translating the Term "Paticcasamuppāda" into English", 6th National Conference, Sri Jayawardhanapura, edit. Panhaduwe Yasassi Thero, 2011
  4. A Psychological Analysis of the Utility of Moraliy for Leading a Successful life (in Sinhala), Collection of Articles on Buddhist Psychology' edit., Mahamitava Pannarathana himi, Samanta Illangakoon, 2011.
  5. A Conclusion of the Value of Universality of the Theory of critics Found in Buddha's Teachings (in Sinhala). Anussati, Academic Journal in felicitation for A Ittepana Dhammalankara Thero. 2010
  6. An Introduction to Trantrism (Tantrayana), Bhashaprabha, Acedamic Journal, Surabhani Sansadaya, The Department of Sanskrit, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. 2009
  7. The Dharma Theory of the Pudgalavada that Risen Against the Abhidharmic Dharmavada, (in Sinhala), Abhimani, - Academic Journal –published by Ruhunu Academic Circle. 2009
  8. The Buddhist Teachings that can be used to eliminate the Conflicts between the Teachers and the Students. Academic journal, in felicitation for Ven. Imbulgoda Cahandawimala, published by the department of cultural affairs. 2009
Ven. Katthakaduwe Chandavimala Thero

Temporary Lecturer
B. A. (Hons), Sri Jayewardenepura University
M. A The Institute of fPaIi and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
Royal Pandith

Telephone

Office 0094-112857786
Temple 0094-472251374

E-mail: kattakaduwa@yahoo.com

Educational Qualification
  1. Ph.D. (Buddhist Philosophy) degree, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, (in progress) from 01st of January in 2009 up to date.
  2. MA degree in Buddhist Studies (English Medium), Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies. University of Kalaniya, 2008.
  3. BA (Hons) in Buddhist Philosophy (First Class), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2004-2008.
  4. Pracheana Pandit Degree (Pracheena Awasana), Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, (2000-2006)
  5. Successfully completed the Dharmacarya Examination with higher grades, 2001.
  6. G.C.E. Advance Level Examination, The 10th in Matara District and the 206th in Island with three “A” passes, 2002
  7. Diploma in Counseling Psychology, Sri Lanka Mental Health Foundation. (2006-2007)
Teaching Experience
  1. Assistant lecturer (temporary), the Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. (From 26.04.2010 up to date)
  2. Visiting Lecturer, the Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. (From 08.02.2010 to 09.04.2010)
  3. Temporary tutor, the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda. (From 31.08.2009 to 05.02.2010)
  4. Chief Examiner of Advance Level Paper marking in Buddhist Civilization, 2010 and 2011.
  5. Sub Teacher, Wawurukannala Vidyathunga Vidyayathana Pirivena, Dikwella. (From 24.10.2006 to30.08.2009)
  6. Actively participated in preparing the course unite system in the Deprtment of Buddhist Philosophy of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
  7. Actively participated in paper setting, translating papers into English, evaluating scriptures and conducting external seminars, both in English and Sinhala Medium.
Achievements
  1. Successfully completed the “English for Employment” intensive English course with a Distinction pass, conducted by the Department of English, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2008.
  2. Successfully completed the Diploma in Advanced English, conducted by the Department of English, University of Colombo, 2008/2011
  3. Successfully completed ‘English for careers part-11’ course conducted by the Department of English, University of Colombo (two years), 2008.
  4. Successfully completed the ‘Spoken English’ (secondary level) course with a credit pass, conducted by the Royal Institute, 2005.
  5. Successfully completed the certificate course in “Information and Communication Technology” conducted by The Computer Center, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2008.
  6. Successfully completed the Diploma in Computer Studies conducted by Sarana Foundation, 2002.
  7. Successfully completed the “Computer Hardware Engineering” course, conducted by the Raytronics Computers, Nugegoda, 2007.
  8. Successfully completed the Certificate course in Japanese Language Proficiency of Level Four conducted by the Embassy of Japan, 2007.
  9. Successfully completed the Japanese Language Basic I and II levels conducted by the National Youth Services Council at Maharagama, 2007.
  10. Participated in one day Bikkhu Leadership training programme organized by the Buddhist Monks Association, 2007.
  11. Participated in the career guidance programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2008.
Conferences
  1. Can Arahant Commit Suicide?, 07th national conference on Buddhist Studies, The Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Buddhist Times Trust and Bodu Sahana Aramudala, 2011
  2. Committing Suicide: A Buddhist Perspective, The 61st workshop of the Development of Academic Skills, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2011
  3. The Relationship between Ten Perfection and Ten Stages in Dasabhūmika Sutta, Annual Conference of Royal Asiatic Society, 2011
  4. A Critical Study on Spiritual Faculties and its Content, 04th Bi-annual International conference, Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies, 2010
  5. Ageing: The Buddhist perspective, 06th national conference on Buddhist Studies, The Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Buddhist Times Trust and Bodu Sahana Aramudala, 2010

Publications

Books
  1. Final Extinction: A Comparative Religious Study (in Sinhala), 2011
  2. Personality: A Buddhist Perspective. 2011
Edition
  1. Carana Academic Journal, Association of Buddhist monks University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2008
Articles
  1. The Religious Teachings on the Life after Death (in Sinhala), Abhivandana, Ven. Bamunugama Dhammarathana Felicitation Journal, 2012
  2. Gerontological Aspects in Buddhism, Buddhist Studies, Research Papers Presented at 6th National Conference on Buddhist Studies, 2011
  3. Personality Concept in Buddhism (in Sinhala), Buddhist Psychology, Ven. Vevelvala Anuruddha Felicitate Academic Journal, 2011
  4. The Emancipation Concept in Theravada Buddhism (in Sinhala), 2600th Enlightenment Jubilee of the Buddha Academic Journal, The Ministry of Education, 2011
  5. The Ethical Philosophy Found in Sangha Community Introduced by the Buddha (in Sinhala), Buddhist Ethics, Ven. Vitiyala Indasiri Felicitate Academic Journal, 2010
  6. The Foundation in Buddhism is Friendship (in Sinhala), Svarna Prabha, Ven. Boralugoda Indarathana, Felicitate Academic Journal, 2010
  7. How the Analysis of Dharma in Sarvastivada is Equivalent with the Teachings of Theravada (in Sinhala), Abhicarana, Ven. Vehelle Dhammapala Felicitate Academic Journal, 2010
  8. The Emancipation Concept in Mahayana Buddhism (in Sinhala), Samaya Adhyana, Ven. Likolapitiye Dhammarathana Felicitate Academic Journal, 2009
  9. The Reasons for the Origin of Madhyamika Philosophy (in Sinhala), Carana Academic Journal, Association of Buddhist monks University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2008

 

miss_w_p_l_m_nilushikaMiss. W. P. L. M. Nilushika

Instructor
B. A. (Hons), University of Peradeniya
M. A. University of Kelaniya (in progress)
Post Graduate Diploma In Counseling, University of Colombo

Telephone

Office : 0094-112857786
E-mail : mniushika@yahoo.com

Research and Publications
  1. Abnormal Psychology (in Sinhala), 2009
  2. Counseling Psychology (in Sinhala), 2009
  3. Industrial Psychology (in Sinhala), 2009
Journal Articles (published)
  1. A Buddhist Perspective on Emotions. 2600th Enlightenment Jubilee of the Buddha Academic Journal, The Ministry of Education, 2011
  2. The Content of Psychology in Buddhism (in Sinhala), Wiyathusuyamaya, 2009.
  3. A Humanistic Analysis on Personality, Bhasaprabha, Department of Sanscrit, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2009
  4. "The Contribution of Music for Psychotherapy" An Academic Research Paper was presented at the professional development workshops conducted by the Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka.
  5. The Role of Psycho Social Support for AIDS Patients in Sri Lanka, The Workshop of the Development of Academic Skills, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2011