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  • Ven.Vijithapura Gunaratana Thero

    Lecturer (Probationary)

    B.A.(Hons) Pali Sanskrit, First Class honor, in University of Kelaniya.
    M.A. University of Kelaniya
    M.phil (Buddhist Logic), Merit class honors, in University of Kelaniya
    Prachina Pandita

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Research Group Website Academic Record:

  • M.phil (Buddhist Logic), Merit class honors, in University of Kelaniya, 2008-2011
  • M.A. (Buddhist Studies) (English medium), in Post Graduate Institute of pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya. 2003
  • B.A.(Hons) Pali Sanskrit, First Class honor, in University of Kelaniya. 1997-2002
  • Prachina Pandita, Pali Sinhala Sanskrit, in Oriental studies Society. 1998
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, in Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University Of  Kelaniya. 2002
  • Ayurveda and counseling Diploma, First Class honor, in Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya. 2013
  • Professional English Course, University of Kelaniya, 2000.
  • English Diploma Course, Jinarathana Academy Colombo, 2000.
  • Computer Diploma Course, Shokanji Institute, Maradana, 2000.
  • English Diploma Course in Aquainas College, 1999.

Research and publications:

  • Annual research symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2007.
  • Annual research symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2008.
  • Annual research symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2009.
  • The 2nd  international Buddhist Research seminar at mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand, 2010
  • The 3rd international Buddhist Research seminar at mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand, 2010
  • Annual research symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2012
  • Dhamma- Dharmi Conference In Mahabodhi Society, 2012
  • Dhamma- Dharmi international Conference In Bhopal,India 2012
  • The 2nd international Buddhist Meditation seminar at  mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand, 2013
  • Dhutamga Niddeasaya( A Tranaslation)
  • History of Pali Literature (Sinhala)
  • Rathana prabha
  • Buddhism and Society            

Work experience:

  • Lecturer (Probationary) in Pali, (General and Special degree courses) in Sinhala and English mediums, Buddhist and Pali university of sri Lanka, from  2014 May up to now
  • Lecturer (Temporary Assistant) in Pali, (General and Special degree courses) in Sinhala and English mediums, University of Kelaniya, from  2011 to 2013
  •  Lecturer (Junior Fellowship) in Pali, (General and Special degree courses) in Sinhala and English mediums, University of Kelaniya, from  2006 to 2008
  • Visiting Lecturer in counseling, Post graduate institute of Pali and Buddhist studies, University of Kelaniya, 2014..
  • Visiting lecturer in Pali, (General and Special degree courses) in Sinhala and English mediums, The Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka,   from 2005 to 2013 except 2010 & 2011
  • Visiting Lecturer in Pali, the Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University of Anuradhapura, 2005.
  • Resource Person (Lecturer) Pirivena Teachers Training Programme Conducted by the ministry of Education, Pracina Madyama Examination, Vidyalankara Pirivena Since 2005, 2006.
  • Resource Person (Lecturer) Pirivena Teachers Training Programme Conducted by the ministry of Education, Pracina Pandita Examination, Vidyodaya Pirivena Since 2005, 2006, 2007.
  • Assistant Teacher in Pali, Sri Lanka Vidyalaya Pirivena, Colombo, 2002-2003
  • Assistant Teacher in Pali, Dhammaratana Maha Pirivena, Melsiripura, Since January 2004 to 2006.
  • Assistant Teacher, Vidyodaya Pirivena, Colombo, Since January 2006-2010

 

   Prizes and Medals Won:

  • Syama Raja Tyagaya, 1997. (The Prize given to the best Student in the   Final Examination who obtains highest marks in all Subjects, Vidyodaya  Pirivena, Colombo)
  • Mahapola Scollarship from 1997 to 2001.
  • Winner all island’s prize Pali Dhamma and Abhidhamma examination Y.M.B.A 1993.
  • Sri Jinaratana Bodhiratana scollarship1997. (Highest marks in Dharma   Vinaya in Vidyodaya Pirivena.)
  • Rupasinghe scollarship, 1996.   (Highest marks in English ) 
  • Averivatte Sri Jinaratana Mahanayaka English scollarship, 1996.
  • Dona Esaling Atulathmudali scollarship, 1995.
  • Gnaneshvara Dharma Vinaya scollarship, 1994.
  • Talalle  Dhammananda scollarship, 1993.
  • Sri Dharmarakshita  Tyagaya, 1996.
  • Kalahe Sri Chandaratana Vinaya Tyagaya, 1994.
  • Velivita Sorata Sinhala Tyagaya, 1995.
  • Hegoda Dhamminda Sanskrit Tyagaya, 1996.
  • Hegoda  Khemananda Pali Tyagaya,1996.

 

Extra Curricular Activities:

  • Reseacher, Tipitaka editing committee, Dhammachai Buddhist institute, Thailand, since April 2010 to 2011.

Editor, Telakatanagatha editing Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri       lanka, 2006.

  • President of Pali and Buddhist Society, in University of Kelaniya, 2000.
  • Committee member of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, 1998.

 

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Ven.Vijithapura Gunaratana Thero