Dr. Hasantha W. Samarasingha Senior Lecturer (Grade II) Department of Pali +94112891868/ +94 719681632 hwsamarasighe@bpu.ac.lk, hasantha.studies@gmail.com

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, PGIPBS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 
• B. A. (Hons) in Pali, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Academic Experience

• Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Dept. of Pali, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, from 01.01.2026.
• Visiting Lecturer, Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Diploma in Buddhist Studies Course. 2025-2026.
• Visiting Lecturer, Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies Degree Programme, 2025. 
• Visiting Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2025. 
• Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, (A Degree Awarding Institute Recognized by the Government of Sri Lanka under the provisions of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 – A Private Institute), Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, with effect from 29th March 2025, for the MA in Buddhist Studies Degree Programme, MABS 1115 – Buddhist Literary Sources, allocated lecture hours:- 30 hours in Sinhala medium & 30 hours in English medium.
• Visiting Lecturer, Dept.of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, for Undergraduate Programs. 2023.
• Visiting Lecturer, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, (for Master of Arts in Pali and Postgraduate Diploma in Pali Degree Programs – English Medium), from 2021.03.27 – 2025.
• Visiting Lecturer, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewerdenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, for Undergraduate Degree Programs & Diploma Programs, from 14. 03. 2016 to 2019, 2021-2026. 
• Visiting Lecturer, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, From 2019/2020 Academic Year to 2022.
• Lecturer, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, (A Degree Awarding Institute Recognized by the Government of Sri Lanka under the provisions of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 – A Private Institute), Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, from 06.12.2017 to 31.12.2025.   
• Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, from 03.04.2017 to 05.12.2017.
• Temporary Tutor, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, from 21.11.2016 to 02.04.2017.
• Temporary Lecturer, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, (A Degree Awarding Institute Recognized by the Government of Sri Lanka under the provisions of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 – A Private Institute), Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, from 26.07.2015 to 20.11.2016.  
• Visiting Lecturer, for Pali Course Part I, II & III, Damrivi Foundation (Training Institute Registered with Tertiary and Vocational Education), Colombo 05, 27.11.2021 – 27.05.2022.
• Visiting Lecturer, for Pali Course Part III, Damrivi Foundation (Training Institute Registered with Tertiary and Vocational Education), Colombo 05, 28.10.2021 – 28.04.2022.
• Visiting Lecturer, for Pali Course Part II, Damrivi Foundation (Training Institute Registered with Tertiary and Vocational Education), Colombo 05, 17.12.2020 – 30.06.2021.
• Visiting Lecturer, for Pali Course Part I, Damrivi Foundation (Training Institute Registered with Tertiary and Vocational Education), Colombo 05, 10.01.2020 – 15.07.2020. 
• Pali Gatha Composer, Mahavansa Pali gatha writing programme, Department of Cultural Affairs, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, from 23. 03. 2015 to 17.12.2016.

Administration

• Acting Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, (A Degree Awarding Institute Recognized by the Government of Sri Lanka under the provisions of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 – A Private Institute), Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 10.01.2024-31.10.2024. 
• Head, Dept. of Pali & Buddhist Studies, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 15.07.2020 – 11.03.2024. 
• Head, Language Centre, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 10.06.2019 - 14.07.2020.

Research Interests

• Pāli Tipitaka Literature (Sutta & Abhidhamma) 
• Editing & Translating – Pali Texts
• Pali Compositions (Prose & Verse)  
• Buddhist Meditation 

Conferences and Presentations

• In English

• “What is this Chronicle titled Sātatthakī-nidāna Compiled by Ven. Culla-Buddhaghosa?”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, The 6th International Conference in Buddhist Studies, organized by Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies, at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama, Sri Lanka, 1st – 3rd July, 2016.
• “Theravada Analysis of Matter”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Theravada and Sarvastivada Abhidhamma Dialogue, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewerdenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 7th June 2016.
• “Can poetry criticism in Pali be developed independent of Sanskrit? An examination”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 11th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenapura and The Buddhist Times Trust at The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka Premises, Colombo 07, 27th – 28th November 2015.
• ‘‘An Introduction to Līnatthasūdanī Saddabindu Purāṇa-ṭīkā, one of the unedited Pali grammatical Text”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, A.R. Liyanage, 10th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 3rd – 4th January 2015.
• ‘‘The Buddhist View Point on ‘Kāyaviveka’, The Leisure of Body”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 7th Annual Research Conference 2014, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo 07, 27th - 29th March 2014.  
• ‘‘A Critical Study on ‘Mandalamālaya’ – Not Yet Recognized by Archaeologists”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, I.K. Abenayaka, 8th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 21st – 22nd December, 2012.

• In Pali

  “Anāgatakathāya Maliyadevattherassa Vatthu: Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, International Conference of Oriental Languages, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 20th February, 2019.
• “Dhutaṅga-paṭibaddhā Bhāvanā-vidhayo: Katipaya-saṅkappā”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 4th International Pali Conference, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 30th October, 2018.
• “Pariyāyadesanā: Sabhāva-vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 3rd International Pali Conference, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 20th October, 2017.
• “Saṅkhittadesanā ca Vitthāradesanā ca: Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 3rd International Pali Conference, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 20th October, 2017.
• “Pañcupādānakkhandhānaṃ Saṅgaho Sannipāto: Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 12th National Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, 23rd December 2016. 
• “Samayaghaṭṭana-nirākaraṇaṃ: Sakasamayena saddhiṃ parasamaya-uggahaṇassa āvassakattaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 4th International ATBU Conference, International Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities, at Grand Artos Hotel & Convention Centre, Magelang, Indonesia, 10-14, November 2016.
• “Aṭṭhakathācārīnaṃ Nidānakathāmaggo Kathaṃ Vepullamagamāsi”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, The 6th International Conference in Buddhist Studies, organized by Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies, at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama, Sri Lanka, 1st -3rd July, 2016.
• “Sakkata-kabba-vicāraṇa-mūladhammehi vinā Pāli-kabba-vicāraṇaṃ kātuṃ sakkā vā ti: Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, International Research Conference On Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewerdenepura, Sri Lanka, 03rd December 2015. 
• “Kathaṃ Tepiṭake Sāvakadesanā Buddhadesanābhāvamāpannā: Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 11th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenapura and The Buddhist Times Trust at The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka Premises, Colombo 07, 27th – 28th November 2015.
• “Saddabinduporāṇaṭīkāsaṅkharaṇaṃ: Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 1st International Pali Conference, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 20th October 2015.
• “Kimidaṃ Pattanikkujjanakamman’ti?”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 3rd International Buddhist Conference on Buddhist Vinaya: Ecclesiastical and Secular Challenges, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Kundasale, Sri Lanka, 4th September 2015. 
• “Susaṃvihitakaraṇavisaye (Management) Sekhiyāsikkhāpadānaṃ Upayogatā”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 3rd International Buddhist Conference on Buddhist Vinaya: Ecclesiastical and Secular Challenges, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Kundasale, Sri Lanka, 4th September 2015.
• ‘‘Pālibhāsāsamujjalana visaye Veliviṭiye Siri Soratatthavirassa Bhūmikā”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 10th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 3rd – 4th January 2015.
• ‘‘Pāliparivattanakiccesu Saddakosaganthā Katarasmiṃ ṭhāne ṭhapetabbaṃ ?”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 2nd International Buddhist Conference on International Exchange of Buddhism in the Global Context, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Kundasale, Sri Lanka, 4th September 2014. 
• ‘‘Sārasaṅgaho; Ganthavīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Peradeniya University Pali Day Conference, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 14th July 2014. 
• ‘‘Kathaṃ Atthasaṅkappaṃ Aṭṭhakathāsaṅkappamabhavi ? Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Peradeniya University Pali Day Conference, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 14th July 2014.
• ‘‘Paṭiccasamuppāda Saddena Ke Dhammā Gahetabbā”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, 27 and 28 December, 2013. 
• ‘‘Āyasmāvādo; Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 9th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, held at The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka Premises, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13th and 14th December 2013.
• ‘‘Dinacārittasaṅgaho Sāmaṇerasikkhādisahito; Ganthavīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Fifth International Conference, Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies, at Sambuddhatva Jayanti Mandira, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 06 – 08 September, 2013.
• ‘‘Dhammanvayeñānaṃ: Vīmaṃsanaṃ”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, First National Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama, Sri Lanka, 24th – 25th August, 2012. 
• ‘‘Kathaṃ Pañcupādhānakkhandhā Pañcakkhandhattaṃ Āpajjanti”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, International Pāli Conference, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 01st September 2011.

In Sinhala: 

• ‘‘Dvādasaṅga Paticcasamuppāda vivaraṇaya: Nikāyāgata Hā Abhidharmāgata Vivaraõayanhi Sama-Visamatā Pilibanda Vimasumak”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, International Research Conference On Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewerdenepura, Sri Lanka, 15th and 16th of October 2014. 
• ‘‘Padhānaghara Āshritava Sidu vū Kriyākārakam Piḷibanda Vimasumak”, I.K. Abenayake, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 9th Annual Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, held at The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka Premises, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13th and 14th December 2013.   
• ‘‘Pāli Aṭuvāvanhi Antargata Pereṇi Jana Samājaye Gupta Ārakṣaka Vidhikrama Piḷibanda Vimasumak”, Ven. Dr. M. Wijithadhamma Thera, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 6th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 28th to 30th March, 2013. ‘‘Āhāraya Piḷibanda Dhutaṅga hā Nirvāṇaya; Dārshanika Vigrahayak”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 5th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 30th and 31st March, 2012. 
• ‘‘Kāyavivekaya Piḷibanda Bauddha Mataya,” Hasantha W. Samarasingha, International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 8th and 9th of November 2012. 
• ‘‘Adyatana Srī Lankāve Bhāvita vana Puda Pūjā Vidhīnge Gatilakṣaṇa Piḷibanda Vimasumak”, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, National Conference on Practical Buddhist Studies, Asgiri Maha Viharaya, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 12th October 2012. 
• ‘‘Pāli Sāhityāgata Amba Uyan Piḷibanda Sankṣipta Vimarshanayak” Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 7th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 17th – 18th December 2011. 

Research & Publications

 Books

• Maggadīpanī, Samarasingha H.W., Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020, (in Pali), ISBN 978-955-4995-19-2. 
• Pāli Adyayana Lekhana, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6656-5.
• Bauddha Adhyayana Lekhana, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6657-2.
• Theravādī Dharma Vigraha, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6159-1.
• Saddabinduva hā Saddabindu Purāṇa Ṭīkāva, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Pali and Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6238-3.
• The Buddhavaṃsapāli of the Suttantapiṭaka, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Roman Characters), (Pali Text Edition), ISBN 978-955-30-5981-9. 
• Budu Sasunehi Pahan Vū Nakula Mavu Piyayuvaḷa, Samarasingha H.W., Author Publisher, 2010, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-52509-1-7. 
• Budu Sasunehi Pahan Vū Jīvaka nam Vismita Vendedurāṇō, Samarasingha H.W., Author Publisher, 2010, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-52509-0-0. 

ARTICLES IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

• පාලි ත්‍රිපිටක වර්ගීකරණය- සමන්තපාසාදිකා හා සංගීතිකථා කතුවරුන්ගේ විවරණ  (in Sinhala) Hasantha W. Samarasingha, VIDYODAYA – Journal of Buddhist Studies (Biannual Peer Reviewed Journal), Vol. VI – Part I, Dept. of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2018, pp. 106-14.
• Samayaghaṭṭana-nirākaraṇaṃ: Sakasamayena saddhiṃ parasamaya-uggahaṇassa āvassakattaṃ (in Pāli) Hasantha W. Samarasingha, JOURNAL OF PALI (Bi-annual Peer Reviewed Journal), Vol. III, Issue II, Dept. of Pali, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama, 2018, pp. 84-97.
• ද්වාදසංග පටිච්චසමුප්පාදය සන්දිට්ඨික වූ මානසික අනුභූතියක් ද (in Sinhala) Hasantha W. Samarasingha, MEDHĀVĪ (Bi-annual Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume 1, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, December 2017, pp. 75-88.
• Theravādīnaṃ Nidānakathāmaggassa Abhivaḍḍhanaṃ : Vīmaṃsanaṃ (in Pāli) Hasantha W. Samarasingha, JOURNAL OF PALI (Bi-annual Peer Reviewed Journal) Vol. II, Issue I, Dept. of Pali, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama, June 2017, pp. 95-108.

Pali Songs:

• Buddha Bhagavā …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGYxG_Obyqw 

Pali Song, Pali Lyrics - Hasantha W. Samarasinghe, Vocal - Harshana Disanayaka, Organized by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage, New Musics - Lalith Wickramarathna, Chamara Hapangama, Presented at Festival of Pali Songs, at BMICH, Colombo 07, 2018. 02. 23. (Prepared a CD, Festival of Pali Songs, Published by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage).

•  Vandāma Sugatabuddhapitā … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzUfc-hu60g 

Pali Song, Pali Lyrics - Hasantha W. Samarasinghe, Vocal - Nelu Adhikari, Organized by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage, New Musics - Lalith Wickramarathna, Chamara Hapangama, Presented at Festival of Pali Songs, at BMICH, Colombo 07, 2018. 02. 23. (Prepared a CD, Festival of Pali Songs, Published by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage). 

• Buddhaṃ Saraṇaṃ Gacchāmi … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbK7QBF5oWM 

Pali Song, Pali Lyrics - Hasantha W. Samarasinghe, Vocal - Ishaq Beg, Organized by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage, New Musics - Lalith Wickramarathna, Chamara Hapangama, Presented at Festival of Pali Songs, at BMICH, Colombo 07, 2018. 02. 23. (Prepared a CD, Festival of Pali Songs, Published by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage). 

• Nimujjāmi Tava Guṇodadhīyaṃ … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuzSAAlUeNM 

Pali Song, Pali Lyrics - Hasantha W. Samarasinghe, Vocal - Amarasiri Peiris, Organized by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage, New Musics - Lalith Wickramarathna, Chamara Hapangama, Presented at Festival of Pali Songs, at BMICH, Colombo 07, 2018. 02. 23. (Prepared a CD, Festival of Pali Songs, Published by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage). 

• Siri Bodhimūle … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLR7A4Xlot4 

Pali Song, Pali Lyrics - Hasantha W. Samarasinghe, Vocal - Shashika Nisansala, Organized by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage, New Musics - Lalith Wickramarathna, Chamara Hapangama, Presented at Festival of Pali Songs, at BMICH, Colombo 07, 2018. 02. 23. (Prepared a CD, Festival of Pali Songs, Published by - Sri Deva Kumara Semage). 

Pāli Gāthā:

• Candima-yati Vibhātu! - Pali Gāthā - Samarasingha H.W., Dharma Śāstra Vīmaṃsā – Festschrift for the Venerable Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thera, editors – Ven. P. Sumiththa, Ven. S. Sumedha, Ven. G. Siriwimala, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2025, pp. xi – xiv. 
• Pemavaṃsa-mahātheravarābhivandanā - Pali Gāthā - Samarasingha H.W., Vimokkha – Academic Volume on the Contemporary Role of Buddhist Monks and Challenges, ed. Ven. Thaldena Ariyawimala Thera, Sandagiri Thapovana Pirivena, Dunuvila, Sri Lanka, 2024 August, p. XXI. 
• Mahāvaṃsaya – Vol. VI, Part II, (A Pali Gāthā Composer), Editors in Chief – Prof. Wimal G. Balagalle, Prof. Malani Edagama, Department of Cultural Affairs, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, 2017.
• Mahāvaṃsaya – Vol. VI, Part I, (A Pali Gāthā Composer), Editors in Chief – Prof. Wimal G. Balagalle, Prof. Malani Edagama, Department of Cultural Affairs, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, 2016.
• Millava Samiddhittherāsiṃsanaṃ
• Pali Gāthā - Samarasingha H.W., Samiddhippasādanī – Academic Journal, eds. Moravaka Kalyānasiri Thera, Yodhakaṇḍiye Ariyavaṃsa Thera, Shrī Sudarshanārāma Purāṇa Vihāraya, Mīpāvala, Sri Lanka, 2015, pp. xxiv - xxv'

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS AND PROCEEDINGS:

• PROCEEDINGS, Editor in Chief – Dr. Rathnasiri Rathnayake, Editors – Mr. Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Ven. Y. Sugunaseela Thera, 1st Annual International Research Conference for Undergraduates, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018, ISBN 978-955-4995-14-7.
• ABSTRACTS, 11th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Dept. of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenapura and The Buddhist Times Trust, Hasantha W. Samarasingha with Dr. Hema Goonatilake and Ven. Dr. M. Wijithadhamma, 2015, ISSN 2235-9931.

ARTICLES

• Sambhāvya Dharma Vigraha -  Academic Journal for Honouring Most Venerable Yaṭagama Dharmakīrti Srī Indavimala Udayadhammābhidhāna Nāyaka Thera, Editors – Ven. M. Wijithadhamma Thera & Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Sri Lanka Pali Text Society, Vāddūva, 2019, ISBN 978-955-3908-25-4. 
• Vibhajana – Academic Journal for Honouring Most Venerable Dr. Pallewela Sarada Thera, Anunāyaka of the Up-country Amarapura Sect, Sri Lanka, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Editors - Hasantha W. Samarasingha & A.M.A.D. Aththanayaka, Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018, ISBN 978-955-4995-13-0.  
•  Prabuddha Vol. III, Editors – Ven. A. Dhammadassi Thera, Ven. M. Wijithadhamma Thera & Hasantha W. Samarasingha, S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, ISBN 978-955-30-6111-9.   
•  Studies in Buddhist Philosophy of Education - Essays in Honour of Most Venerable Kitalagama Hemasara Nayaka Thera, Editor in Chief - Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Vivekaramaya, Mirihana, Surasa Publishers, Colombo 10, 2014, ISBN 978-955-41596-0-0. 
• Saundarya Hā Kalā Śilpa, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewerdenepura, Nugegoda, 2014, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-4908-02-4. (A Member of Assistant Editors) 
• Māgadhī, Editors - Hasantha W. Samarasingha, A. S. Bandaranayake, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, published by S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2014, ISBN 978-955-30-4807-3.  

Memberships

• Life Member, Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS), Buddhist Studies Unit, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 04.05.2016. 
• Life Member, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, from 30. 11. 2015.

Academic Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes

• Buddhist Literary Award 2016, for Saddabinduva hā Saddabindu-purāṇa-ṭīkā book, by All Ceylon Buddhist Congress and Dept. of Buddha Sasana, Sri Lanka, 05.10.2016.  
• Chief Incumbent Rev. Bellanwila Sri Somarathana Memorial Scholarship, at the Convocation held on 28th July 2015 for obtaining a First Class Pass with highest Grade Point Average (GPA) marks at the Bachelor of Arts in Pali Degree (Special) Examination held in January/February 2015, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.