| Academic Qualification: |
Ph.D., University of Delhi, India, 2004.
- Title of the Thesis - Study of the Fundamentals of Poetic Criticism in Pali Literature
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| M.A., Post Graduate Institute of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1999. |
| M.A., Buddhist & Pali University, Sri Lanka, 1991. |
| Royal Pandit Degree, Oriental Studies Society, Department of Education, Sri Lanka, 1986. |
| B.A., (First Class Honours in Pali, Sanskrit as the subsidiary subject), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1991. |
| Academic Awards: |
| Senior Research Fellowship, 2001 (Awarded by the Indian Government). |
| Syamaraja Tyagaya, 1986 (Established by the king of Thailand to award to the best student of the year of Vidyodaya Pirivena, who passes the final exam with high marks). |
| Current Positions: |
| Professor, Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
| Coordinator, M.A in Buddhist Studies (2 year) course, University of Kelaniya. |
| Visiting Lecturer, Buddhist and Pali University, Pitipana North, Homagama, Sri Lanka. |
| Senior Teacher of Vidyodaya Pirivena, Maligakanda, Colombo 10. |
| Member of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
| Member of Student Council, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
| Resource person of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. |
| Resource person of the Education and higher Education Ministry of Sri Lanka. |
| Resource person for teachers of oriental languages, Society of Oriental Studies, |
| Department of Education, Sri Lanka |
| Resource person of Post graduate studies of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.. |
| Resource person, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, Colombo University, Rajagiriya. |
| Member of International Buddhist Association, Thailand. |
| Past Positions: |
| Teacher, Sri Lanka Vidyalaya, Colombo 10, 1990 - 1991. |
| Visiting Lecturer for External Examinations (organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana), Vidyodaya Pirivena, Sri Lanka, 1986 - 2005. |
| Visiting Lecturer for Diploma and Post Graduate Students, University of Delhi, India, 2001-2004. |
| Member, Oriental Studies Society, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, 1999 - 2002. |
| Chief examiner of Advanced Level Examination, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka. |
| Administrator, Vidyodaya Pirivena, Maligakanda, Colombo 10, From 2008. |
| Seminars and Lectures: |
| “Buddha's Preaching on Mindfulness”, Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara, Glasgow, Scotland, 2008. |
| “Buddhist Perspective on Environment”, Hari Vidya Education Society, Delhi, 04 March 2004. |
| “Buddhist Attitude on Aesthetics”, Department. of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, India. |
| “Buddhist View on Drama”, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, India, 2004. |
| “Siri Lankayam Pali Bhasayobhaso” in Pali language, 2nd Conference of the Association of Theravada Buddhist Association, at Sitagu, Myanmar, 2009. |
| “Magadhi Bhasaya Bhasavesammam” in Pali language, International Seminar at the Maha Culalankara University, in Thailand, 2012. |
| Editions: |
| Co-editor, Vidyodaya Dharma Shasriya Snagrahaya, Annual Publication, From 2001 to 2008. |
| Instructor, Sarada, Journal of the Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
| Courses Conducted: |
| Teaching Pali Language and Grammar, Diploma Course in Pali & Buddhist Studies for Foreign Students, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2004 - 2008. |
| Three year series of Lectures in the Postgraduate Diploma Course in Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, 2001- 2004. |
| Research & Publications: |
| Books (Sinhala Medium): |
| Vimarshanatmaka Pali Vyakaranaya (A Critical Study of Pali Grammer), Quality Printers, Nugegoda, 2008. |
| Bhandagama & Cakkavagga of Anguttaranikaya (Bhandagama & Cakkavagga of Anguttara Nikaya), Quality Printers, Homagama, 2008. |
| Dhammapada Vicaraya (Critical Study of Dhammapada), Sinhala Sila Lipi Mala (Range of Sinhalese Stone Inscriptions), Samayawardhana Book Publishers, 2000. |
| Traibhasatmaka Padya Kavyam (Poetry in Three Languages), Sanka Press, Maradana, 1986. |
| Vimarssanatmaka Brahmajala Sutraya (A Critical Study of Brahmajalasutta). |
| Majjhimanikaya, Opammavagga, Quality Printers, Nugegoda, 2008. |
| Visuddhimagga, Silaniddesa, Quality Printers, Nugegoda, 2008. |
| Articles (Sinhala Medium): |
| Bauddha Mulasrayavala Pilibimbu Vana Indiyave Pevati Aparadha Danduvam Saha Nitimaya Kriyamarga Pilibanda Samalocanayak - Annual Journal of Vidyodaya Pirivena, 2009. |
| Pali Bhashave Pratya Naama - Acadamic Journal of Vidyalankara Pirivena, 2008. |
| Bududahame Vyaptiya: Vimarsanatmaka Adyayanayak - Acadamic Journal ‘Pragnodaya’ - 2008. |
| Pali Bhashavehi Vidyamana vana Dravida Bhasha Lakshana - Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2008. |
| Âcara Dharmayanhi aramunu - Acadamic Journal of Vidyodaya , 2008, (pp. 38-46). |
| Bhavaya Saha Bhava Dukkhaya - Nivan Maga, 38th Vol., Government Press, 2007, (pp. 53-61). |
| Paliye Kriya Rupavala Vividha Bhavita - Acadamic Journal of Vidyodaya , 2007 (pp. 46-50). |
| Seelaya - Punyanjali (Dasapunyakriya Vimarsanaya), ed. by Ven. Galkiriyagama Wimalananda, Samanti Book Publishers, 2007. |
| Subodhalamkaraya - Kavyalankara Pilibanda Sangharakkhita Himiyange Vigrahaya, ‘Dharmaraja’, Rajata jayanti Sastriiya kalapaya, Sri Dharmaraja Pirivena, Kuliyapitiya, 2007. |
| Kalatmaka Vindanaye Bauddha darsanika Upayogitava - ‘Sumanaprabha’ Edited by Ven. Dr. Okkampitiye Pannasara & Ven. Dr. Terele Dhammaratana, 2007. |
| Political Participation of Women in early India - Buddhist and Pali Studies: The Academic Journal of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka: Buddhist & Pali Univerasity, 2006. |
| Tripitakaye Gadya padya Akyana pilibanda Vimarshanayak - ‘Vidasuna’ Vol. I, Doctrinal Review of Dematava Nandasara Thero, 2006. |
| “Sutta Nipataye Daknata Lebena Mahayana Muulabiija”, Acadamic Journal of Vidyodaya , 2005, (pp. 45-50). |
| Pali Bhasawe Viparyasa Lakshana, Sarada, Publication of the Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2nd Part, Vol. i. 2000. |
| Seelaya Pilibanda Bauddha Vivaranaya, ‘Abhivandana’ Affliation Volume of Kotiyagala Chandananda Thera, Ed. Ven. Kotiyagala Uparatana, Monaragala, 2000, (pp. 70 - 79). |
| Annambhattage Tarka sangrahaya: Pratyakshaya Pilibanda Vigrahayak, Journal of Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Vol. III. |
| “Atthakathavalin Helivana Lakdiva Aitihasika Toraturu Pilibanda Ekadesayak”, Acadamic Journal of Vidyodaya , 1992 (pp. 116-133) |
| Nyaya binduwa, Acadamic Journal of Vidyodaya. |
| Pali Bhasawe Kramika Vikasaya, Acadamic Journal of Vidyodaya. |
| Interested Fields: |
| Poetry and writing, |
| Literary theories, |
| Pali grammar, and |
| Sources study |
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