Prof. R.G.D. Jayawardena (Head of the Department) | ||||||||||
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Biography: |
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18 th February 1958 |
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Educational Qualifications: |
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2009- PhD University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 1998- Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies. University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka 1986- Bachelor of Arts |
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Appointments (Selected) |
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Senior Lecturer - Grade 1 | |||||||||
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Keynote/Invited Papers: |
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2013- Meditation of Loving-kindness for a Peaceful Society: A Study of Fundamentals in the Metta Sutta , The 2nd International Meditation Seminar Organized by International Buddhist Meditation Center . Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University , Thailand 2012- Araññaka Sampradaya (forest dwelling monks) in Sri Lanka , Asgiri Maha Viharaya, Kandy . National Conference 2012- Contribution of Ananda K Coomaraswamy for Studying the Buddhist Art with new vision, Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Conference on Asian Art and Culture 2012- New Trends of Sri Lankan research in the field of Buddhist Studies in the current decade , International Buddhist Conference Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University , Anuradhapura , Sri Lanka 2008- Historical Study of Buddhist concepts that formed and organized the spiritual identity of Sinhala ethnicity, National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences, Colombo 2005- Contributions of the Cholas to Buddhism in South Asia , Peradeniya University Research Session 2004- The Role of the forest dwelling Monks during Yapahuwa, Kurunegala and Gampola periods , Postgraduate Research Symposium. Faculty of Arts. University of Peradeniya 2004- A Cultural anthropological observation on the Wheel Symbol , Peradeniya University research Session purse 2004- The Eco- philosophy in Buddhism and Early Buddhist art , International Seminar on Buddhism and Ecology Between the Department of Buddhist Thought and Culture. Dongguk University and University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka 2003- What the Buddha thought of Sacrifice and wish-Fulfillment , Sri Lanka association for Buddhist Studies 2003- The Origin and evolution of the Swastika Symbol , The First Conference University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka. Postgraduate research Symposium 2003- Hereditary behavior of old Buddhist Women at Gonadeniya hamlet in Sri Lanka (an anthropological Observation) , Dept. of Sociology, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka 2002- The Cultural relationship between Sri Lanka and other countries reflected in the ancient Sri Lankan Buddhist art , Joint Seminar international. Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies University of Peradeniya and Dongguk University Seoul Korea 2001- Monastic Groves and paintings of ancient Sri Lanka , Proceedings of the annual Research Session. University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka 2001- Immoral behavior and the Eco- Crisis , Sri Kalyanodaya Society, Kandy , Sri Lanka 2000- History of Buddhism and Buddhist Culture , YMBA Kandy , Sri Lanka 1995- Buddhist Symbolism in the Art of South Asia : Their Origin, Development and Distribution , Annual research session Faculty of arts. University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka
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Research Interests: |
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Buddhist antiques , Buddhist culture, Buddhist history, Buddhist art and architecture |
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Research Publications (Selected) |
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2013- Budusamaya ha Puratana Lankave Arthika Sanvardhanaya, Nugetenne Sri Pannanandabhidana Maha Svamindra Upahara Shastriya Sangrahaya Sanskrutika Puaranaya. Vol. 5. Part 1. June, 2012. Published by Central Cultural Fund. Sri Lanka . “ Perani Bauddha Saniparakshaka krama Sri Lanka Journal of Advanced Social Studies. Volume 1. Number 2.ISSN.2012.9149. Published by National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. Colombo . Sri Linka, Sri Lankawe Bhautika Sanskrutiye Annannyatavata Mul u Bouddha Adahas , Dhammavijaya. Kurunegala. Anura Printers Anathma Lakshana Desanaven Pilibinbuvana Yatarthaya , ed, Ven, Kotapitiye Rahula.Darsana Addhyayana, Essays in honor of Venerable Homagama Dhammananda, Karunarathna and sons. Homagama Tamil Buddhist Identity of Ancient Buddhist Culture in South India and Sri Lanka , Ed, Ven, Akiriye Somananda,Abhivandanā. Omax printers, Kandy Objective of Buddhist Art , Editor, Ven, U Mahinda.Pasgoda Sri Vineetha Nayaka Thera Felicitation Volume.R.P. printers Pvt Wattala Makara Symbol , Patibhana, The Buddhist Annual. Vol.2.Peradeniya University Buddhist Association Aramika Bhikkshu Jivitaya tulin prakasavana parisara sambandhata vidi ., Ed. Kotapitiye Rahuala.Bouddha Vinaya Addyanaya. Karunarathna and sons Homagama Historical investigation into the elephant symbol , Ed, Ven. Raluve Padmasiri. Sath. Dilini Advertising , Piliyandala Editor: Madagampitiye Vijita Dhamma, Udagama Jinalankara Nenasa. Yapahu, Kurunegala Yugawala Arannyavasi Bhikshu parapura , Lintan Print shop, Kandy Swastika, Saragavesi. Academic Journal .Pali and Buddhist Studies Association. Ven Kotapitiye Rahula. Ed. University of Peradeniya Buddhist theory of knowledge , Saragaveshi Journal. Association of Pali and Buddhist Studies. University of PeradeniyaSri Lanka Sanskrutika Puranaya, Madhyama Sanskrutika Aramudala. Rajaye Mudrana Nitigata Sanstrava. Sri Lanka . Vol.2, Puratana Sri Lankawe Aramika Udyana. Cultural background in the Buddhist art of Mourya Civilization , Madagama Sri Vajiranana Abhinandana Sastriya Sangrahaya. Vidyasudani. Ed, Wiloye Wimalajoti.Mawatagama Pemananda.Sri Devi printers private limited Nadimala. Dehiwala Scroll of Craving Symbol , Sammuti. 11, Colombo . Sri Lanka ed, Unuwatura bubule Mahinda, Tangalle Somasity. Dipani offset print p, 231-247. Vesak Sithivili, Eksath Bauddha Madhya Mandalaya. Nagarika Mudranalaya. Colombo . Religious beliefs represent in Primitive art Puratana Sri lankawe Aramika Udyana. (Monastic garden in ancient Sri Lanka ) Sanskrutika Puranaya. 11.series Rebirthi, Sammuti 1. 2001. Dr Daramitipola Ratanasara Memorial compilation. Ed, Unuwatura Bubule Mahinda, A H D. Amarasekara. Dipani Printers Colombo . Sri Lanka The Buddhist Heritage from ancient Kashmir , Bulletin. Issue No 04. British Council. Kandy Sri Lanka Dhamma wheel.:A Historical investigation into the wheel Symbol , Patibhana. Vol. 1. The Buddhist annual. Peradeniya University Buddhist Association. Systematic print (pvt) Ltd. Sri Lanka Dhamma wheel: Makara Symbol, Patibhana. Vol. 11. The Buddhist annual. Peradeniya University Buddhist Association. Sanduni offset printers Kandy Sri Lanka Religious beliefs associated with the Tree Symbol - Saragavesi. Ed, Makadawara Ananda. Published by the Pali and Buddhist educational Association. . University of Peradeniya . Sri Lanka Eco- Philosophy in the Buddhist art of the Mourya Civilization - Anveshana.Vol.1. Post graduate institution. Pali and Buddhist University Kelaniya.Sri Lanka Indian Women during the Buddha's time - Dinuma International Publication Sri Lanka Indian Society during the Buddha's time - Dinuma international Publication, Sri Lanka Do part 11 Buddhism and Anthropologists ‘thoughts for human Organization - Dinuma. International Publication, Sri Lanka Buddhist Culture and its Environmental Affiliations: Rural technology - Publication of the Dept. of Cultural Affairs .Sri Lanka. Mahanuwara Sri sumangalaVidyalaiya Shastriya Sangrahaya Government Print Vesak Sithivili. Eksath Bauddha Madhya Mandalaya. Nagarika Mudranalaya. Colombo , Religious beliefs embodied in the Primitive art The View point of aestheticism embodied in the Pali literature -Sinhala Sahitye Heli Peheli. Mahanuwara Sri SumangalaVidyalaiya Shastriya sangrahaya. Arya print Kandy Booklets: Lakdiwa Arama Puranaya, 2002- Buddhist Publications Society, Kandy , Sri Lanka 1999- Buddhist Stupa , Buddhist Publications Society, Kandy , Sri Lanka 1996- Niyama Dhamma Vivaranaya. Dhamma wheel, Buddhist Publications Society, Kandy , Sri Lanka 1998- Buddhist attitude towards the material wealth , Damsak Buddhist Publications Society, Kandy , Sri Lanka Translation: Translation from English to Sinhala The Tree of Enlightenment -Peter Della Santina, Chico Dhamma Study Foundation, California, USA, 2001, Budusamaye Muladharma-Samadhi Cultural Centre Wattarantenna Pedesa, Kandy RESEARCH WORKS: 2013- A historical Study of ancient beliefs connected with the architecture of Bodhi-ghara in Sri Lanka 2012- New Trends of Sri Lankan Buddhist scholars research works in the field of Buddhist studies of Current decade 2009- Contribution of Sri Lankan Buddhist Literature for the Development of Ethnic Identity of Sinhalese 2005- Contributions of the Cholas to Buddhism in South Asia Objective of Buddhist art 2004- A Cultural Anthropological Observation on the Wheel Symbol Araññaka Sampradaya (forest dwelling monks ) in Sri Lanka Contribution of Ananda K Coomaraswamy for Studying the Buddhist Art with new vision New Trends of Sri Lankan research in the field of Buddhist Studies in the current decade The Role of the forest dwelling Monks During Yapahuwa,Kurunegala and Gampola periods. The Eco- philosophy in Buddhism and Early Buddhist art What the Buddha thought of Sacrifice and wish-Fulfillment The Origin and evolution of the Swastika Symbol Hereditary behavior of old Buddhist Women at Gonadeniya hamlet in Sri Lanka ( (an anthropological Observation) Monastic Groves and paintings of ancient Sri Lanka Buddhist Symbolism in the Art of South Asia : Their Origin, Development and Distribution The Origin and Evolution of the Swastika Symbol Monastic Sanitary system in ancient Sri Lanka |
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Other Credentials | ||||||||||
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Member -the Board of Discipline Warden - Akbar Nell Hall Senior Student Counselor Coordinator of Special Need Resource Centre 2009/12 - Postgraduate Coordinator 1988- Co- researcher- Cultural Triangle 2002- Assessor of Books - Educational Publications Advisory board of Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka |
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