Research Group Website Academic Record:

• Ph.D Degree (Pali) – 2010–2013

Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

• Master of Arts (Pali) – 2004 – 2005

Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Master of Arts (Buddhist Studies) in English Medium –2008 – 2009

Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Master of Arts (Buddhist Studies) – 2007 – 2008

Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Post Graduate Diploma in Education – 2008 – 2010

Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• B.A. Sp in Pali (First Class Honors) – 2004 – 2008 University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
• B.A. (External) – 2002 – 2006

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

• Royal Pundit – 2003 – 2004

Oriental Studies Society, Sri Lanka.

Research and Publications

Monographs

• A Study of Monastic Tradition as Reflected in the Pali Commentaries ^in Sinhala&
• “Bodhisatva Concept” (Perspective of Bodhicharyāvatāraya)
• A Critical Study of Aṭṭhaka Vagga of Suttanipāta ^in Sinhala&
• Palingenesis of Sri Lanka Happened after  Arriving of Arhat Mahinda Thera ^in Sinhala&
• A Study of Reality as Reflected in Language, Similes, Metaphor and Experience of Pali Prose and Verse Creation of Canon. ^in Sinhala&
• A Study of Factors that affect for the English Language proficiency of Grade 10 Students. ^in Sinhala&

Books

• Essays on Pali and Buddhist Studies
• Pali Jātakaṭṭhakathāva hā Bauddha Sinhala Sāhitya ^in Sinhala&
• Pali Sāhitya Vimarshana І ^in Sinhala&
• Sutta Nipātaye aṭṭhaka Vagga Vimasuma ^in Sinhala&

Books (Editions)

• Saundarya hā kalāshilpa ^in Sinhala&
• Saranopahāra ^in Sinhala&
• Kusumanjalī ^in Sinhala&
• Bhaktipūjā ^in Sinhala&
• Āryābhihāra ^in Sinhala&
• Pali Pariyesana Saṃrachanāvalī
• Candraprabhā ^in Sinhala&

Reviewed Journals

• Transferring Processes of Disciples' Sermons to Buddha's Sermons
• Uniqueness of Pali Hattavanagalla VihāravaMsa among the Pali Chronicles (in Sinhala)

Research Articles

English

• History of Education: As Reflected in the Aggañña Sutta of Dīghanikāya
• Can Monks Ordain the Women? : A Historical and Textual Study of Bhikkhunī Order in Sri Lanka
• A Review on War, Death and Buddhism
• Few Specific Characteristics that can be seen of the Theravada Educational Tradition as Reflected in the Pali Commentaries

Pali

• Kusumanjalī Nāma Kabba ganto
• Siri Jayawaddanapura VissavijjālaM

Sinhala

• The Role of Teacher and Student, illustrated in Theravāda Adyāpana Sampradāya
• Modern Pali Verse Literature and Kusumanjalī
• Theravādaya and Nirmānsavādaya
• A Review on Hatthavanagalla VihāravaMsaya
• A Review of Theravada View on Having Flesh

• "From Buddha hood to Ordination of Bhaddavaggiya Princes" A Explanation with Reference to the Mahākkhandaka of Vinayapiṭaka

• Origin and Development of Pali Sub-Commentaries

• Thai Sangha Organization

• A Review on Kusumanjalī Bhaktikāvya which exists in 20^th Pali Literature
• Wisdom : A Review with Reference to Visuddhimagga
• History of Education : A Review with Reference to Aggañña Sutta
• A Review on Bhakktipūja Padya Kāvya which exists in 20^th Pali Literature
• A Review of Views on Interpretation of Aṭṭhaka
• Wisdom : The Explanation of Buddhaghosa thera
•  A Review on the First two Banavārās of Mahākkhandaka
• War, Death and Buddhism
• A Review on Sīhalaṭṭhakathā Literature based on Pali Commentaries
• An Explanation on Monastic Tradition as Reflected in Pali Commentaries
• Some Personality Characteristics of Buddha as Depicted through Animal Metaphors
• Pali Jātaka Books : A Review
• Pali Commentarial Explanation on Mind
• Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism as Reflected in Aṭṭhaka Vagga
• Few Special Features of Theravada Educational Tradition
• Sinhala Literature supported from Pali Literature
• Buddhist Sinhala Literature supported from Pali Jātakaṭṭhakathā
• The Literature of Canon
• Buddhist Lay Scholars : A Study with Reference to Canon
• Ten merits and demerits
• Sambudhatvaya (Verses)
• Whether it is good arriving of tourists in Sri Lanka? (Verses)

 

Awards

• Higher Marks for the Pali Subject of the Year - 2008 - Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship 2004.

University and National Development Activities

• Student Counsellor, 2013 - 2014, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Sub Warden, 2013 - 2014, Koṭagama Vācissara Hostel, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Sub Warden, 2012 - 2013, Koṭagama Vācissara Hostel, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Member of Bachelor of Education Degree Programme Committee, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Member of Internal Subject Review Committee (Pali), Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2014.
• Member of External Subject Review Committee (Pali), Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2013.
• Member of Meditation Training Programme, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2012.
• Member of Meditation Training Programme, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2013.

Memberships

• Life time Membership of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, from 2012.
• Life time Membership of the Oriental Studies Society, from 2012.

National and International Seminar Presentations

Coordinating

• A Member of Coordinators, International Pali Conference, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2011.
• A Member of Coordinators, 9^th Buddhist Conference, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies and Buddhist Times, 2013.

International Presentation

• A Historical and Textual Study of Bhikkhunī Order in Sri Lanka
• Kusumanjalī Nāma kabba Ganto

National Presentation

• Was Buddha an Invader?
• The Processes of Transferring Disciples' Sermons to the Buddha’s Sermons,
• Some Personality Characteristics of Buddha as Depicted through Animal Metaphors ^in Sinhala&
• What should be correct Ļ of the Word "PAĻI?"

Who is Responsible for Victims of War? With Reference to Buddhism?

Professional Qualifications

• Probationary Lecturer in Pali at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka from 02/05/2014 up to date.
• Visiting Lecturer in Pali at University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 2014 up to date.
• Visiting Lecturer in Pali at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka from 2011 to 2012.
• Visiting Lecturer in Buddhist Studies at University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 2011 to 2012.
• Temporary Tutor in Pali at University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 03/01/2011 to 30/04/2014
• Acting Principal at Pravachanodaya piriveBa from 09/05/2007 to 09/09/2007.
• Vice Principal at Pravachanodaya piriveBa from 10/09/2007 to 02/01/2011.
• Pirivena Teacher at Pravachanodaya piriveBa from 03/01/2005 to 08/05/2007.

Professional Skills

IT/Computer Skills

• Diploma Course in Microsoft Office, Sri Jinaratana Vocational Training Center.
• Diploma Course in Microsoft Office, Leader Computer Center, Wadduwa.
• Diploma Course in Graphic Design, Expert Exon Educational Institute, Rattanapitiya.

Language Skills

Diploma in English, Aquinas University College, Sri Lanka.