Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Journal of Buddhist Studies (SLJBS) is a prestigious, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka since 1987. Renowned for its scholarly integrity and intellectual depth, SLJBS has consistently featured contributions from leading Buddhist scholars both in Sri Lanka and internationally.
After a brief period of publication hiatus, we are pleased to announce the relaunch of the journal in 2025 as an online, double-blind peer-reviewed publication, reaffirming our commitment to fostering rigorous academic research in the field of Buddhist Studies.
The journal is published biannually in June and December and welcomes original research articles, book reviews, and scholarly essays that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in Buddhist thought and practice.
Vol I, 1987 - Click here
Vol II,1988 - Click here
Vol III,1991 - Click here
Vol IV,1994 - Click here
Vol V, 1996 - Click here
Vol VI, Issue I, June 2025 - Click here
Vol VI, Issue II, December 2025 - Click here
Editor in Chief
Dr. Nipunika Dilani
Editors
Dr. E.G.I.P. Wickramasinghe
Dr. Nimali Priyangika
Ven. Ridigama Wanrathana Thero
Ven. Pepiliyawala Narada Thero
SLJBS accepts submissions in a wide range of areas related to Buddhist Studies, including but not limited to:
Welcome to the submission portal of the Sri Lanka Journal of Buddhist Studies (SLJBS). We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute original research articles, book reviews, and scholarly essays related to Buddhist Studies.
Submission Process
Register and submit your manuscript via our online submission system.
Alternatively, you may email your submission to ijbs@bpu.ac.lk.
Submissions undergo double-blind peer review, with a decision typically within 12–16 weeks.
Submission Guidelines
All submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
Manuscripts should follow the journal's formatting and referencing style
Submissions are subject to a double-blind peer review process.
Authors will typically receive a decision within 12–16 weeks from submission.
Author Guidelines-scholarly essay
Initial Screening by Editors – 1 week
Sending to Reviewers – 1 week
Review by Two Experts – 2 months
Returning to Authors for Revisions – 1 week
Sending Revised Manuscript to Reviewers – 1 week
Final Approval & Publication Process – 1 week
For inquiries, please contact:
Email: ijbs@bpu.ac.lk
Office: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Pitipana, Homagama, Sri Lanka
Tel. +94718677429, + 94775204892, +94712433662
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