First National Conference - 2012

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About the conference

To commemorate the 2600th Supreme Enlightenment Jubilee of the Gauthama Buddha by creating an intellectual platform for academics to discourse on novel research and critically important issues relevant to Theravada Buddhism and language studies, the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka has organized a research conference from 24th - 25th August, 2012 at the Homagama university premises. The conference addresses a range of imperative themes as it intends to foster a forum for all the erudite scholars to share their knowledge and work together to shield the pure Theravada tradition from the external challenges. The conference also wishes to create awareness among the public of the value of Pali and Sanskrit as well as other languages in disseminating Dhamma worldwide. The conference also aims at opening the eyes of the public to the challenges faced by Buddhism in its expansion and socialization. The gathering of scholars from all around the country will illuminate this event & join us to experience the academicians’ concord!

Conference Themes

  • Modern Trends in Buddhism
  • Variety of Humanity
  • Cultural Value in Buddhism
  • Religious & Philosophical Aspect of Final Extinction
  • Importance of Archaeology in the Buddhist Scenario
  • Interdependence of Pali & Buddhism
  • The Utility of Sanskrit in the Modern World
  • New Dimensions of Teaching English Language & Literature
  • Prophecy vs Logic: The Place of Astrology in the Modern World
  • Beyond the Threshold: The Experience of Teaching & Learning Modern Languages

Conference Committee

Chair

  • Ven. Prof. Iththademeliye Indasara Thero

Secretary

  • Ven. Prof. Neluwe Sumanawansa Thero

Advisory Board

  • Ven. Senior Prof. Uthurawala Dhammarathana Thero
  • Ven. Prof. Wawwe Dhammarakkitha Thero
  • Ven. Senior Prof. Wegama Piyarathana Thero
  • Prof. E.A. Wickramsinghe
  • Prof. Daya Edirisinghe
  • Prof. Piyadasa Ranasinghe

Committee

  • Ven. Dr. Moragollagama Uparathana Thero
  • Ven. Mawathagama Pemananda Thero
  • Ven. Dr. Lenagala Siriniwasa Thero
  • Ven. Illukewela Dhammarathana Thero
  • Ven. Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero
  • Prof. Yamuna Herath
  • Mr. Samantha Ilangakoon
  • Mr. Bihesh Sampath
  • Ms. Waruni Tennakoon

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