Prof. H.M. Mahinda Herath

Professor

B.A. (Peradeniya), Ph.D. (Peradeniya)

  •    Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
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Education

PhD

University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka

MA

University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka

BA

University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka

Current Positions

Professor - Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya

2009 - To Present

Positions Held

Senior Lecturer (Grade I) - Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya

2001 - 2009

Senior Lecturer (Grade II) - Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya

1995 - 2001

Visiting scholar - Bokkyu University, Kyoto, Japan

1995

Visiting Lecturer - Buddhist and Pali University , (Asgiriya Branch) Kandy

1992

Lecturer - Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya

1991 - 1995

Lecturer (Probationary ) - Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Ruhuna , Matara

1988 - 1991

Visiting Lecturer - Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya , Peradeniya

1987 - 1988

Awards

Woodward Prize for Pali (Greatest Competence) - University of Peradeniya

1986

Publications

BOOKS

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2011) Philosophy Studies (Darśana Adhyayana-essays in honor of Venerable Homagama Dhammananada) Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) Saddasāratthajālini (Edition of the text Connection of words in the sentences, Translation, and Introduction) Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) Selalihini Mission (English Translation) – Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) Pali & Buddhist Studies (Pali Bauddha Adhyayana) Collection of articles in Sinhalese' Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) Pali and Buddhist Studies – Collection of articles in English. Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2007) Buddha Dharmaya - Grade six (in accordance with the Government syllabus) Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) Higher Ordination : (Booklet) editor & publisher. Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) Kammavācā, Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha, Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) Buddhist Vinaya Studies (Bauddha Vinaya Addhyayana ) published in Commemoration of the 150 the anniversary of Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma maha Sangha Sabha, Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha. Rajamha Viharaya Kotte, Karunaratna & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2003) Symposium of Buddhist Studies (20th Anniversary Commemoration Volume of Thames Meditation society), Thames Meditation Society, United Kingdom, Printed by Karunaratne & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2000) Ordination and Higher ordination (Pevidi Upasampada Vata ) Co-editor, Kotte Sri Jayawardenepura. Sangha Sabha, Kotte.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (1996) Buddhism and Rituals ( Bauddha Puja Charitra ) felicitation volume to venerable Labugama Lankananda Mahanayaka Thera, Publisher-Buddhasasana Ministry, Colombo, Government Press, Colombo.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2011) Buddhist Perspective on Human values, Mahendraprabha, Ed. Ven. Dr. M.Pannanada, Satma Printers, Colombo.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) Buddhist Interpretation of eternal peace (Sadātanika Sāmaya Pilibada Bauddha arthakathana) , Siyavas Cārikā : Felicitation volume of Gettepola Sri Vimalaratanābhidhāna mahā nāyaka thero, ed. Saliya Amrasinghe, Sri Kalyāni Sāmagri Dharma Mahāsangha Sabhāva, Kusumsiri Art Amarasinghe, Gampaha, pp. 76-81.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) A study of the origin of the Concept of Sīmā and its special characteristics (Bauddha sīmā sankalpaye ārambhaya hā visheshatvaya pilibanda adhyayanayak) , Abhivandanā: Felicitation volume of Venerable Meeriyabedde Upananda thero, eds. Akiriye Somananda and others, Omax printers, Kandy, pp. 62-69.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2009) Ancient Connections between Sri Lanka and Burma and the Development of Pali Language (Atītaye Pevati Lanka Buruma sambandhatā Saha pali bhāshā prabodhaya ) Svarna Jayanthi Sangrahaya: Vidyakeerthi Pirivene Hanguranketa, eds. Ven Anguruvelle Sãlavimala and others, pp. 103-117.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2008) Understanding and controlling of Emotions in Buddhism: 1 st International Association of Buddhist Universities Conference and Symposium on Buddhism and Ethics organized by the Buddhist Research Institute, MCU, Thailand,

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2007) An Evaluation of Jataka Stories, Abhinandana shāstrīya sangrahaya , Felicitation volume of Ven Vilapititye Gnavamsa Thero, Nigorodhaketta Pirivena, Telabugala, Tilina Printers, Gelioya, pp. 403-408.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2007) The Buddhist Concept of Aesthetics, The Felicitation volume of Yatadolawatte Ariyawansa maha thero of Kshetrārama maha Pirivena. Eds. Magala Rahula Thero and others. Kshetrārāma maha Pirivena, Kande Viharaya, pp. 36-39.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) Buddhist Concept of Frustration (Asahanaya pilibanda Bauddha Akalpaya), The Abhinandana Academic Journal of Honorable Akurana Pannaransi Thero, Pena Saraniya , ed. Tamjamtenne Dhammaransi Thero. Galle Printers Private Ltd, Horana. pp. 24-37.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) A religious review of Peace and unity, (Sāmaya hā sahajīvanaya pilibanda āgamika vimarshanayak) , Sumana Prabodha, Felicitation volume of Badullagammana Sri Sumanasara Thero, Badullagammana Sri Sumanasara Thero, Niyo Graphic, Nugegoda, pp. 323-349.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) The Study on Vinaya kamma, (Vinaya karma pilibanda adyanayak), Bauddha Vinaya Addyayana, ed. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, Kotte Kalyāni Sāmagri Dharma Mahasangha Sabhāva, Kotte, Karunaratne & sons, Homagama, pp. 142-154.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) The Introduction of Buddhist Uposatha, (Bauddha uposataya pilibanda hedinvīmak), Bauddha Vinaya Addyayana , ed. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, Kotte Kalyāni Sāmagri Dharma Mahasangha Sabhāva, Kotte, Karunaratne & sons, Homagama, pp. 276-285.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) Vinayo nāma sāsanassa āyu, Bauddha Vinaya Addyayana , ed. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, Kotte Kalyāni Sāmagri Dharma Mahasangha Sabhāva, Kotte, Karunaratne & sons,Homagama, pp. 293-308.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) The importance of Higher Ordination as a Self-training Programme, (Adyātmika pratipadāvak vasayen Upasampadāvw eti vedagatkama), Bauddha Vinaya Addyayana, ed. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, Kotte Kalyāni Sāmagri Dharma Mahasangha Sabhāva, Kotte, Karunaratne & sons, Homagama, pp. 318-326.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2006) Higher Ordination: (Booklet), Karunarathna & Sons, Homagama.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2005) Frustration - Buddhist View (Asahanaya – Bauddha mataya), Pranāma: Felicitation volume of Honourable Niyangoda Dharmakirti Sri Sangharakshita Vijitasiri Thero, eds. Ramhukwelle Sobhita Thero and others, Buddha Sāsana Ministry Colombo, Creative printers and designers, Kandy, pp. 153-166.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2005) The Buddha as a profound Thinker, Vesak Annual 2549/2005, Thames Buddhist Vihara, Thames Meditation Society, Selsdon Surrey U.K, pp. 5-7.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2004) The Buddhist Uposatha and its Conceptual Importance, (Bauddha uposathaya saha ehi sankalpamaya vedagatkama) , Abhistutiya, Eds. Professor Chandima Wijebandara and others, Global Trust Lanka Private Ltd, Nugegoda, pp. 65-77.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2004) Ecological Significance of the Monastic Life, A presentation at the Seminar on “Buddhism and Ecology” Jointly Organized by the Peradeniya Forum of Buddhist Studies, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies University of Peradeniya. & The Department of Buddhist Thought and Culture, Dongguk University Korea,

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2004) Buddhist Concept of Suicide (Siya divi nasā genīma pilibnda Baudda ākalpaya), Vajra Prabha: The Vidyaratana Vishva Vidyapitha Vajra Jayntiya, eds: Nelumdande Vimalasara Thero and others, Vidyaratana Vishvavidyapitha, Horana, The State Printers, Colombo, pp. 217-223.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2004) Bhesajja Mañjusā Medical Text, (Besajja Manjusa vaidya grantaya) , Saragavesi academic journal 2004, Pali and Buddhist Educational Association, Depatment of Pali Buddhist Studies University of Peradeniya, Balin & Co (Pvt) Ltd, Kandy, pp. 14-21.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2003) Pirith and its Combined rituals, Buddhist festivals, and Ceremonies, (Pirith Pinkama hā ehi upacāra vidhi) , eds: Midigama Sorata Thera and others, Pub: Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Ruhuna, pp. 16-33.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2003) An Interpretation of Higher Ordination, (Upasampadāva Pilibanda vivaranayak), Vidyasudani: Medagama Vajiragnāna thera abhinandana Academic Journal, eds. Wil-oye Wimalajoti thera and others, London Buddhist Viharaya, London, Sridevi Printers (Pvt) Ltd, Dehiwala, pp. 291-300.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2003) The concept of peace in Buddhism, ( Sāmaya pilibanda bauddha sankalpaya ), Vivarana: Drama sāstrīya lipi sara ö iya, eds. Kandegoda Wimaladhamma Thero and others, The Ministry of Buddhasāsana, Colombo, pp 66-71.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2001) Aims and Concepts of the Buddhist Clergy as revealed by the Canon of Discipline, (Vinaya Pitakayen apekshita bhiksu pratipadāva) , Sri Dharmarāja Shastriya Sangrahaya, The Principal and Staff, Sri Dharmarāja maha pirivena, Sivali offset printers, Matale, pp. 18-26.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2000) Sri Lankan Culture Related to the Buddhist Stupa, Vesak Annual 2000, Themes Buddhist Vihara, Themes Meditation Society, London, pp. 20-21.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2000) Reality of the Worship of Monasteries, (Vehera Vihara vandanāve yatārtaya), Saddharmākara: Century memorial Volume, Pinwatte Sri Saddharmākara pirivena, The State Printers, Colombo, pp. 166-167.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (2000) Ordination and Higher Ordination (Pevidi Upasampada Vata ) co-editor, Kotte Sri Jayawardhanapura Sangha Sabha, Kotte.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (1998) The mind of the child and environment, (Lamā manasa hā parisaraya) , Vesak Handa: The annual Publication of Dhamma, ed. G.Y.H. Fernando. Wekada Buddhist society, Panadura, Bandula Printers, Panadura, pp. 89-90.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (1997) Niddesa, Encyclopedia of Sinhala, Culturel Department of Sri Lanka, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (1996) The symbolic importance of Pirith Chanting, ( Pirith deshanaye eti snketātmaka vedagatkama ), Budu Samaya hā pujā cāritra , ed. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, The Ministry of Buddha Sāsana, The state printers, Colombo. pp.190-203.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (1993) Stupa and Sri Lankan Culture, ( Stupaya hā hela sanskrutiya ), Bo - maluwa and Se-Varuna ., ed. Dunagaha Dhammodaya Thera, Taranga Printer, Kiribathgoda. pp. 23-24.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (1992) Pupil Hand books of Kandy Period, ( Mahnuwara yugaye sisya atpoth ), Mahanuwara sengaunu toratury, The academic journal of Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya Kandy. Ed. Godagama Mangala Thera, Pub: Buddhist society, Sri Sumangala College, Kandy, pp. 112-115.

Rahula, Kotapitiye. (1991) Reaction to the Five Famous Debates and the Buddhist Renaissance, (Panca mahavādaye pratirāvaya hā Bauddha punarudaya), Vesak Handa: The annual publication of Dhamma, ed. G.Y. H. Fernando, Wekada Buddhist society, Panadura, Bandula Printers, Panadura, pp. 23-27.

Research Interests

Prakrit Language

Prakrit Language

Abhidhamma Studies

Vinaya Literature

Pali Literature

Pali grammar

Buddhism and Peace

Pali language