Mr. Supun Kalauarachchi Lecturer Department of Buddhist Culture +94112891877 +94719634236 supun@bpu.ac.lk / supunkaluarachchi@gmail.com

Academic Qualification

• B.A. (Hons) (Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka), 
• M.Phil. (Postgraduate Institute of Pali & Buddhist Studies - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka), 
• Diploma in English (Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka)
• Certificate in English (Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka)
• Certificate in Counselling ((Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka))
• Certificate in Research Basics (University of Oxford)

Academic Experience

• Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (01.02.2021 - Ongoing)
• Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (01.02.2018 - 31.01.2021)
• Lecturer (Visiting), M.A. Programme, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya (2024 - Ongoing)
• Lecturer (Visiting), B.A. Programme, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya (2017 - 2022)
• Lecturer (Visiting), B.A. Programme, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University  of  Sri Jayewardenepura (2019, 2021 - 2022) 
• Lecturer (Visiting), Diploma in English, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University  of  Sri Lanka (2019 - 2021) 
• Lecturer (Visiting), B.A. Programme, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2016 - 2018)
• Lecturer (Visiting), ‘Daham Sarasaviya’ Diploma Programme" Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2016) 
• Teacher of Buddhism (in English Medium), VIDURA International School (Shikshana Educational Investments & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.)  (11.05.2015 - 23.12.2015)

Administration

• Web Master, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2024 - 2025)
• Coordinator, Daham Sarasaviya Higher Diploma, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2025)
• Coordinator, Diploma/Higher Diploma in Buddhism" Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Diploma/Higher Diploma in Pali" Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Diploma/Higher Diploma in Sanskrit" Faculty of Graduate Studies & Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Certificate/Ad.Certificate/Diploma/Higher Diploma in Tamil" Faculty of Graduate Studies & Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Certificate/Ad.Certificate/Diploma in Korean" Faculty of Graduate Studies & Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Certificate/Ad.Certificate/Diploma in Japanese" Faculty of Graduate Studies & Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Certificate/Ad.Certificate/Diploma in Chinese" Faculty of Graduate Studies & Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Certificate/Ad.Certificate/Diploma in French" Faculty of Graduate Studies & Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Coordinator, Certificate/Ad.Certificate/Diploma in Hindi" Faculty of Graduate Studies & Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2022)
• Student Counsellor for Foreign Students, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama (from 2024 - 2025)
• Academic Sub-Warden, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama (2023 - 2025)
• Student Counsellor, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama (from 2021 - 2022)
• Treasurer, The Lecturers’ Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama (2021 - 2022)
• Media Spokesperson, The Lecturers’ Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama (2024 - Ongoing)
• Member of Executive Board, The Lecturers’ Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama ( 2021 - Ongoing)

Research interests

• Buddhist Culture;  Buddhist Education / International Trends of Buddhism / Religious Assimilation / Schools of Buddhism / Buddhist Arts & Crafts 

International / National Seminar Presentations

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S, “Determining a Comprehensive List of the Fundamentals of Buddhist Education: Challenges and Perspectives”, Annual Research Symposium of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama, 13th February 2026 
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S, “මූලාශ්‍රය භාවිතය: පිටු අංක සාවද්‍ය ව භාවිත කිරීමෙහි සම්භාවිතාව˜ (Source Usage: Possibility of Inaccurate Page Number Referencing&, 150th Research Symposium of the Academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 08th April 2021
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S, “A Critical Study on the Concept of Universal Relationship Revealed in Pali Canonical Literature”, 1st National Conference, Buddhist and Pali University, 24th - 25th August 2012 

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2025, “Practical Application of the Concept of Mindfulness in the Identification and Depletion of Resistant Thoughts Among Students”, Mindfulness in Education for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future (The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025), National Vesak Organizing Committee, Hong Duc Publishing House, Vietnam, 6th – 8th May 2025, (p. 559) 
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2012, “A Critical Study on the Concept of Universal Relationship Revealed in Pali Canonical Literature”, 1st National Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 24th 25th August 2012,  ISBN 978-955-9373-06-3 (pp. 78-79)
  

Research & Publications

Books

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. & Ven. Bhaddiya, W. 2017, ‘Early Buddhist Teachings & Sri Lankan Buddhist Tradition’, Sri Lanka Pali Text Society, Wadduwa. 
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2016, ‘ප්‍රාණඝාතය පිළිබඳ සාමයික චින්තනය: තුලනාත්මක අධ්‍යයනයක්’(Religious Perspectives on Assassination: A Comparative Study), Sri Lanka Pali Text Society, Wadduwa.
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2016, ‘Assimilation, Buddhism and Hinduism’, Author Publication, Kuliyapitiya.

Editions 

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S., Ven. Bhaddiya, W. & Ven. Gnanalankara, S. 2015, ‘Vidyā Prabodhinī (Buddhist Studies: Philosophy and Culture), Volume I, Issue I, Sunandarama Maha Vihara Temple, Timbirigasyaya.
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. & Ven. Bhaddiya, W. 2015, Buddhist Studies: Philosophy and Culture, Volume I, Issue II, Sri Purwaramaya, Galle.

Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2025, “Learning as a Transformative Mental Process: A Comparative Analysis of Educational Theory and Buddhist Teachings”, Journal of Buddhist Studies and Humanities (JBSH) (Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal), Volume VII, Issue II, Editor in chief. Ven. Rideegama Wanarathana Thero, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka' ISSN 2536-8362 
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2017, “අග්නිදිග ආසියාතික ථෙරවාද බෞද්ධ රාජ්‍යයන්හි කලාව කෙරෙහි බෞද්ධාභාසය; චිත්‍ර හා මූර්ති ඇසුරෙන් කෙරෙන සංකල්ප අධ්‍යයනයක්” (Buddhist Influence on Art of Buddhist States in South East Asia; A Conceptual Study with Reference to Paintings and Sculpture), Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC), Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol II, Issue I, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka"  ISSN 2513-308x (pp. 106-120)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2016, “A Review on the Origin and Evolution of Arts through an Archaeological and Anthropological Approach”, Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC), Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol I, Issue II, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka"  ISSN 2513-308x (pp. 104-123)

Articles in Other Journals

Articles in Recognized Publishers’ Publications

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2025, “Practical Application of the Concept of Mindfulness in the Identification and Depletion of Resistant Thoughts among Students”, Mindfulness in Education for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future (The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025), Editor. Ven. Thich Duc Thien & Ven. Thich Nhat Tu, National Vesak Organizing Committee, Hong Duc Publishing House, Vietnam, (pp. 560-572) 
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2024, “The Buddhist Notion on Employer and Employe Relationship”, PRATYAVALOKANA" The Felicitation Volume in Honor of the Most Venerable Parawahera Chandarathana Nayaka thero" Editors" Ven' Kirinde Pemasiri Thero & Nilantha Disanayaka" Centre BouddhiQue International" Le Bourget – France" ISBN 978-624-99644-3-3 (pp. 232-242)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2019, “An Introduction to Buddhist Conventions (Katikāvatta); and the Contemporary Sangha as Depicted in Dambadeni Convention”, VIBUDHA LEKHĀ, Journal of Buddhist Culture, 4th Volume, Editor. Nilantha P. Disanayaka, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka' ISSN 2706-0020 (pp. 97-107)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2017, “A Brief Introduction to Buddhism and Hinduism”, Academic Journal of Department of Buddhist Culture, Editor. Ven. Mandaramnuwara Rathanawimala Thero, Student Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. ISBN 9-789559-373261 (pp.32-45)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2017, “A Brief Clarification on Applicability of Practices and Duties Depicted in Khandhaka Vinaya in Achieving Mundane Endeavors”, VIBUDHA LEKHĀ, Journal of Buddhist Culture, 2nd Volume, Editor. Ven. Aluthgama Wimalarathana Thero, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka' ISBN 978-955-9373-17-9 (pp. 39-53)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2017, “An Introducion to Inaugural Philosophical Assimilation of Buddhist and Non-Buddhist Teachings”, SAṀDHĀRĀ, The Academic Journal of Student Union, Editor. Ven. Anamaduwe Piyarathana Thero & others, Student Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. ISSN 1391-8206  (pp. 167-177)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2016, “A brief Investigation on employer and employee relationship (The Buddhist perspective)”, PRABUDDHA, The Memorial Volume in Honor of Most Venerable Udugama Buddharakkhitha Nayaka Thero, Editor. Ven. Medagampitiye Vijithadhamma Thero & others, Sri Lankan Pali Text Society, Wadduwa. ISBN 978-955-30-6111-9 (pp. 373-382)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2016, “සමාජ ස්තරායණය හා ආචාර ධර්ම පිළිබඳ බෞද්ධ ආකල්පය” (Buddhist Perspectives on Social Stratification and Ethics), VIBUDHA LEKHĀ, Journal of Buddhist Culture, 1st Volume, Editor. Ven. Aluthgama Wimalarathana Thero, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka' ISBN 978-955-9373-17-9 (pp. 88-109)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2016, “බෞද්ධ ශික්‍ෂණ ක්‍රමය හා එහි සුවිශේෂත්‍වය” (The Buddhist System of Discipline and Its Distinctiveness), Journal of Pali, 3rd Volume, Editor. Ven. Moragollagama Uparathana Thero, Department of Pali, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka' ISSN 2345-9956 (pp. 187-202)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2015, “පශ්චාත් කාලීන සංස්කෘත සාහිත්‍ය නිර්මාණ විෂයෙහි ආර්ෂ මහා කාව්‍යයන්ගේ දායකත්වය” (The Contribution of Classical Mahākāvya to Post-Classical Sanskrit Literary Composition), BHĀṢĀPRABHĀ, Journal of Sanskrit, 7th Volume, Editor. Ven. Lenagala Siriniwasa Thero, S. Godage & Brothters Pvt. Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka' ISBN 978-955-30-5755-6 (pp. 234-247)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2014, “What is Sammā Ājīva?”, MIMESISARA, Academic Journal, Prof. Ven. Ekiriyagala Nanda Thera Festschrift Vol. II, Editor. Ven. Yodhakandiye Ariyawansa Thero, S. Godage & Brothers, Colombo, ISBN 978-955-30-5943-7 (pp. 164-175)

Other publisher

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2025, “Defining Education: A multidisciplinary Approach”, NANDĀBHIWANDANĀ, Most Ven. Waskaduwe Nandarathana Thera Felicitation Journal, Editors. Nilantha Disanayaka & others, Sri Bodhirajaramaya, Colombo, ISBN 978-624-99644-4-0 (pp. 331-351)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2022, “සමාජ ස්තරායණය හා එහි ස්වභාවය පිළිබඳ බෞද්ධ ආකල්පය” (The Buddhist influence that is highlighted in ruling policies of Sri Lankan kings&" INDUSARA, Ven. Ittademaliye Indasara Nayaka Thera Felicitation Journal, Editors. Ven' Kirinde pemasiri Thero" Vtarandeniye Medananda Thero" Nilantha Disanayaka" Sri Sambuddhaloka Maha Viharaya" Colombo" Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-624-9944-0-2 (P. 320-340)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2019, “ධර්මෝත්තරිය (ධම්මුත්තරිය) නිකාය” (Dharmottariya {Dhammuttariya} Sect), ‘Expansion of Buddhist Sects’" Ven. Thumbovila Dhammarathana Nayaka Thera Felicitation Journal, Editor. Ven. Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero, Sri Saddharmaramaya, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-53732-3-4 (pp. 103-112)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2017, “A Brief Account of the Buddhist Thought on Student Variety and Education”, ‘AMARĀÑJALI’, Ven. Dimiyawe Amarawansa Anunayaka Thera Felicitation Journal, Editor. Ven. Balapitiye Siriseewali Thero, Ven. Ambalangoda Sumedhananda Thero, Nilantha Disanayaka, Anunayaka Aktapatra Award Committee, Amarapura Sri Saddhammavansa Maha Nikaya, Sri Lanka. (pp. 253-265)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2015, “The Concept of Assimilation and Buddhism”, DHARMA PRATIBHĀ, The Memorial Volume in Honor of Most Venerable Atthudawe Sri Gnanananda Thero, Editor. Ven. Yodhakandiye Ariyawansa Thero & Ven. Angunakolawewa Paduma Thero, Sri Vijayarama Viharaya, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-7864-00-6 (pp. 300-313)
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2014, “ලාඕසයේ බෞද්ධ සංස්කෘතිය” (Buddhist Culture in Laos),  ‘Buddhist Culture in Asia’, Essays in Honor of Most Ven. Warayaye Athula Nayaka Thero, Editor. Ven. Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero & K.A. Weerasena, Sri Damraja Pirivena, Godakawela, Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-53732-2-7 (pp. 493-510)

Editions

Peer-Reviewed

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2024, Editor in Chief, Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC) Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. VII, Issue I, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka"  ISSN 2513-308x 
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2021, Editor, Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC) Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. V, Issue I, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka"  ISSN 2513-308x  
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2020, Editor, Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC), Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. IV, Issue II, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka"  ISSN 2513-308x  
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2020, Editor, Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC), Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. IV, Issue I, Department of Buddhist Culture,  Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka" ISSN 2513-308x  
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2019, Editor, Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC), Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. III, Issue II, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka"  ISSN 2513-308x  
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2019, Editor, Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC), Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. III, Issue I, Department of Buddhist Culture,  Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka" ISSN 2513-308x 

Other

• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2025, Co-editor, PROCEEDINGS, International Conference on Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Research (ICPIR) 2025" Faculty of Graduate Studies" Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. ISSN 978-955-9373-47-6
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2024, Editor  in Chief, VIBUDHALEKHĀ, Volume VIII, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
• Kaluarachchi, K.A.R.S. 2024, Editor, NANDAPRABHĀ, The Festschrift Volume in Honor of Most Venerable" Retied Senior Professor" Mahopadhyaya" Ekiriyagala Nanda Nayaka Thero, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka' ISBN 978-955-9373-48-3 

Academic Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes

• Prof. Moratuwe Sasanarathana Mahanayaka Memorial Sanskrit Prize - Best results in the 1st year of degree programme (in English medium), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2011.
• Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship, 2011 – 2015.