Department of Religious Studies & Comparative Philosophy

Head of Department

Ven. Prof. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero
Ph. D. - University of Delhi- India
M. Phil. - University of Delhi, India
M. A- Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
B. A (Hons.) - Buddhist Philosophy, University of Ke1aniya, Sri Lanka
Higher Diploma in Chinese - University of Peking, Peoples Republic of China
Diploma In Chinese- University of Delhi, India
Japanese Proficiency Test Level II, Japan Foundation
Official +94-11-2857786
Temple - +94-81-2461702 / +94-774797017
E-mail sumang@slt.lk, sgallelle@yahoo.com

Publications
  • Buddhism and Confucianism, (English)
    Karunarathne & Sons, Colombo, 1998
  • Awalokiteshvara Bodhisatva Pranama (Sinhala)
    Awalokiteshvsra Bodhisattva Worship,
    Karunaratne & Sons, Colombo, 2000.
  • Agama Darshanaya (Sinhala)
    Philosophy of Religion,
    Karunarathna & Sons, Colombo, 1999.
  • Sampradayika Cina Agama (Sinhala)
    Traditional Chinese Religions,
    Karunarathne & Sons, 1999.
  • Cina Budusmnaya Philibanda Aitihasika Dyayanayak (Sinhala)
    A Historical Survey of Chinese Buddhism,
    Karunarathna & sons, 1999.
Research Articles in Journals (English)
  • Universal Applicability of Buddhism for Lasting Peace,
    Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace, 2011
  • Application of Fourfold Happiness in Buddhism to Economic Pursuits,
    Economic Crisis Volume, International Buddhist Conference, Thailand, 2009.
  • Confucianism and World Peace,
    Journal of Religious Studies. BPU, 2008.
  • "System of Monastic Management as Depicted in the Vinaya"
    Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka -2007
  • What is Academic Study of Religion,
    "Dharmapraha", Felicitation Volume, September 2006.
  • "Epistemological Approach to Religion, Science and Buddhism"
    Collection of Essays, December 2006.
Research Articles in Journals (Sinhala)
  • Contribution of Sri Lanka Buddhist Monks for propergating Theravada Buddhism Overseas,
    50th Anniversary Volume, Ramanna Nikaya, 2010.
  • "Popular Buddhism Based on Faith" Buddhist and Pali Studies. 2006.
  • "Four Noble Truth and Nibbana" Sinhala Bauddhaya, 2006.
  • "History of Chinese Religion and Philosophy", Encyclopedia of Sinhala, 2006
  • "Buddhist Attitude Towards Revealed Religion", Prabudda, Felicitation Volume, 2000
  • A Concise Survey of Religions of China ", Prabuddha, Felicitation Volume, 1999
Mr. Samantha Ilangakoon

Lecturer (Probationary)
B.A (Special) in Philosophy - First Class (Hons.), University of Peradeniya.
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies, Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka
Tel. +940353950858 +940714490863
Official - 011-2857786
Email: ilangasamantha@yahoo.com

Publications
  • Mahindodaya Journal- Editor
  • Space and Time (Kalaya Ha Awakashaya)
  • World Views (Loka Drusti)
  • Ajivaka Determinism (Ajivaka Niyatiwadaya)
  • Sath Journal- Editor
  • Life After Death (Paralowa)
  • Hundred Theories (Wada Siyaya)
  • World's Historical Religions (Lowa Parani Agam)
  • Myth and Meaning (Purakruti Ha Artaya – Author: Claude Levi Strauss) ¬Translation.
  • Standards for Being a Good Student and Child (Hoda Daruwek Ha Sisuwek Wana Hati) - Translation of Analects of Confucius, Book 1)
  • Tsunami Historical Stories (Tsunami Purana Prawada)
  • An Introduction to Teltralema (Catuskotiya- Hadinweemak)
  • Thought Streams (Chintana Dhara)
  • Buddhist World View (Bauddha Loka Drustiya)
  • Sermons of Wawaladeniya (Wawaladeniye Dharma Desana)- Editor
  • Religious Studies (Samaya Addyana)
  • Religious Studies- Editor
  • Modern World's views
  • Buddhist Philosophy and Sramana Tradition
Articles
  • "Significant Characteristics of Buddhist Theory of Knowledge if Early Buddhism" (In Sinhala), in Sambhasha, Vol. 12. The Piriven Education Branch of The Ministry of Education. 2002
  • "Dialectical and Logical Tradition in the Kathawattuppakarana" (In Sinhala), Buddhist and Pali Studies, The Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.2006
  • "Methodologies in Religious Studies" (In Sinhala), in Sath, (Ed) Raluwe Padmasiri and Hettimulle Rahula. 2006.
  • "Mindfulness, Sole Way to Liberation" (In Sinhala), in Niwan Maga, Vol. 37.
  • The Buddhist Society of the State Printing Cooperation. 2006
  • "Does Caruskoti reflect Buddhist Reality? • (In Sinhala), (Anveshana Vol. 4, The Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya.2008)
  • "Nietzechian Criticism on Traditional Religion and Ethics" (In Sinhala), (Journal of Buddhist Studies Vol. , The Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.2008)
Mr. B. A Jayantha Bogoda

Temporary Lecturer
B.A (First. Class Honors) in Philosophy University of Peradeniya.
Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Ayurvedic Counseling - University of Kelaniya
Tel. +00940725461409
Email: jayanthabogoda@yahoo.com

Publications
  • "Sambodhiya" (Translation of Peter Della Santii's "The Tree of Enligh1ment" with He. Mu. Thilakarathne) 2007, K.AG.N. Wijebandu, Pannala.
  • "Parikalpana" (Sinhala) 2007, (A collection of philosophical and Psychological Articles)
  • "Wiweka Buddhi" (Sinhala) 2007,
  • "Gamperaliyata Pera" (Sinhala) 2008
Articles
  • "Neetzianu Wichara Kalawa" (Neerzian Art of critique), Sri Wimalabuddhi Selibication volume, 2005 Viboothi Sri Wimaladhamma Maha Pirivena, Dangolla, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • "Bauddha Visanyojana Kalawata Praweshayak" (An Introduction to Buddhist Art of Deconstruction) Sasthra Gaveshi, Journal First volume, 2005, Students Union, Buddha Shrawaka University, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.