Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Philosophy, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2009

Master of Philosophy Degree, (M.Phil), University of Kelaniya, in 1997.

B.A. Degree in Buddhist Philosophy, University of Sri Jayawardenepura , 1993.

Former Director of the Unit of Postgraduate Degrees, Bhikku University of Sri Lanka in 2016- 2017

In-Charge of the Department of Buddhist Studies

In- Charge of the Department of Language Studies

Head of the Department of Buddhist Studies

Head of the Department of Language Studies. (Acting)

Former Director of the Unit of Postgraduate Degrees, Bhikku University of Sri Lanka in 2016- 2017

In-Charge of the Department of Buddhist Studies

In- Charge of the Department of Language Studies

Head of the Department of Buddhist Studies

Head of the Department of Language Studies. (Acting)

Supervisor of Postgraduate degree Dissertation

Committee member of the Advisory Board of the reviewed "pravachana" Academic Journal

Chairman - Mass Media Committee, International Buddhist Conference -2015

Member of Abstracted Reviewer Committee, National Buddhist Conference

Member of Review Committee, National Buddhist Conference

Committee Member of the "Sungayana" Scholarly Discussion Committee

Secretary, University Teachers’ Association

Member of the Library Committee

Member of the Senate since 2010 to up to date

Advisor/ Editor of the academic journal Shastra Gaveshi

Editor of the Academic journal Lochana 1999.

Editor of the Academic Journal Pravachana -Volume 07

Member of the Exam Fraud Committee.

Paper Moderator for B.A Special and General Degree Programme

Chief Evaluator: A/L (G.C.E) answer scripts in the Department of Examination in Sri Lanka since 1999 to up to date

Supervisor and Evaluator of Dissertations in Special Degree Programme since 2006 to up to date.

State Literacy Award for the " බුදු සමය හා අපරාධ විද්‍යාව˜ - 2016

Nomination for the Godage Literacy Award " නොපෙනෙන ලෝකය -04" නොපෙනෙන ලෝකය 05

State Young Award for the Song - Rankaral

Vijaya Kumaratunga Foundation Aword (1st Place) for the song "Pipe Kinihiri "

Anagarika Dhammapala Foundation Award of "Lekana Shiromanie"

Books

1. Budusamaya saha Adyapana Vidyawa, S. Godage and Brothers,Colombo-10, 2017

2. Budusamay Saha Aparada Vidyawa, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo – 10, 2015

3. Jathaka Katha Vicharaya, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo - 10 First Edition 1997, Second Edition 2003

4. Bauddha Adyapana Praveshaya, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo-10, 2006

5. Bauddha Mano Vidya Akalpaya, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo-10, 2006

6. Yathi Sithu Dam I, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 2008

7. Sinhala Geethaya Saha Ape Sanskruthiya, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo-10, 2009

8. Aadi Budu Samayen Helivana Adyapana Sankalpa. Manuscript 150 pages

9. Lochana Journal, Budda Shravaka Bhikku University, Anuradhapura, 1999

10. Kosala Sanyukthaya, Publisher S.Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 2005

11. Dhammapadaya, S .Godage and Brother Colombo-10, 2007

12. Anguttara Nikayo, Thika Nipatho 1, S. Godage. Brothers. Colombo-10, 2009

13. Anguttara Nikayo, Thika Nipatho 2, S. Godage and Brothers. Colombo-10, 2009

14. Anguttara Nikayo,Thika Nipatho 3, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 2009

15. Shasthra Gaveshi (Upadeshaka Sanskarana Prakashanaya, Student Council, Bhikku University, Anuradhapura, 2005

16. Sama Kumaraya Saha Thawath Katha, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

17. Yahapath Girawa Saha Thawath Katha, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

18. Seri Vanija Saha Thawath Katha, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

19. Mahila Muka Saha Thawath Katha, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

20. Dadi Vahaka Saha Thawath Katha, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

21. Mahinsasaka Saha Thawath Katha, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

22. Veeriyawantha Vanaraya, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

23. Ali Rala Saha Thawath Katha, Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 1997/2001

24. Nuwanethi Velenda Saha Thawath Katha Sonananda Saha Thawath Katha Publisher, S. Godege and Brothers Colombo-10 First Edition 1997 Second Edition 2001

25. Sath Pium Kavya 1989 Author Publication

26. Watta Patha - Kavya Publisher Rohana Nirmana Sansadaya

27. Atthikka Mal - Geetha Publisher, Govt. Printing Corporation

28. Ran Karal51 Pages Publisher, S. Godege and Brothers Colombo-10

29. Amanussa Lokaya, Prabudha Prakasana Kelaniya, 2017

30. Dharmasanaya Prabudha Prakasana Kelaniya, 2017

31. Karmaya Saha Dharmaya, Sahittiy Poth piyasa Maradana, 2017

32. Dammapada Samajaya 2, S. Godege and Brothers Colombo-10, 2017

33. Dammapada Samajaya 1, S. Godege and Brothers Colombo-10, 2016

34. Karmaya Arumaya, Sahitya Poth Piyasa, Maradana, 2016

35. Darmayanaya, Sadeepa Publications, Borella, 2016

36. Pothaka Waruna, S. Godege and Brothers Colombo-10, 2016

37. Karmaya Saha Vipakaya, Sahitya PothPiyasa, 2015

38. Karmaya Paladena Hati, Sahitya PothPiyasa, 2015

39. Nagasmandiya, S. Godege and Brothers Colombo-10, 2015

40. Gihigedarata budu Bana, Sahitya PothPiyasa, 2014

41. Gihigedarata budu Bana, Sahitya Poth Piyas, 2015

42. Yathiwarayekuge Katu Satahan (Puwatpath Theeru Lipi), S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10, 2006

43. Manussa Lokaya Saha Pretha Lokaya, Prabudda Prakasana Keleanya, 2015

44. Daharmaya Pamula, Sadeepa Publication, Colcombo 08, 2014

45. Buddha Vandana ha Dhamma Sakachcha 56 Pages. Author Publication 2006

46. Dhammapadaya 1, S.Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2007

47. Saddharma Makaranda, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2007

48. Sadaham Sanvada, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo10. 2007

49. Ira Handa Tharu Kiyana Rahas. Publisher, Ven. Ambanpola Seelaratane Thero

50. Nopenena Lokaya, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo10. 2009

51. Nopenena Lokaya 2, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo 10. 2009

52. Nopenena Lokaya 3, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo 10. 2013

53. Nopenena Lokaya 4, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo -10. 2013

54. Nopenena Lokaya 5, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2013

55. Yathiwarayekuge Katu Satahan: Sahithya, Sadacharaya, Yauvanaya saha Vicharaya, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2011

56. Yathiwarayekuge Katu Satahan 3, Sahithya, Sadacharaya, Yauvanaya saha Vicharaya, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2011

57. Sinhala Geethaya saha Ape Sanskruthiya, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2010

58. Gee Rasa Vinisa (Sinhala Geethaye Bauddha Dekma Soya Yama), S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2009.

59. Saundharya Sanvada1, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2012.

60. Saundharya Sanvada 2, S. Godage and Brothers Colombo-10. 2012.

61. Dharmaya Pamula, Sadeepa Publication Colombo-8

Articles:

1. Paurushaya Pilibanda Bauddha Sankalpaya1999. Sri SambharathiShasthreeya Sangrahaya. Publisher Parama Dhamma Chetiya PirivenaRatmalana. Edited by Ven. Ketawala Budasiri Thero.Pages 49-55.

2. Pannaththi Vinayen Helivana Mano Vidyathmaka Lakshana 1999.Lochana Shasthreeya Sangrahaya pages 181-190 Publisher Buddha ShravakaBhikku University Anuradhapura - Volume 1

3. Mul Budu Samayen Helivana Adyapana Sankalpa. Sambasha.9 PublisherMinistry of Education and Higher Education. Battaramulla 1999, Pages 578-576.

4. Yatharthavadi Adyapana Sankalpa Sadanaya Pinisa BauddhaSambhasha 10 Publisher Ministry of Education and Higher Education.Battaramulla 2000 pages 308-318.

5. Danduwama Pilibanda Bauddha Sankalpaya Sambasha 11 Publisher Ministry of Education and Higher Education Battaramulla 2000 Pages 308-318

6. Buddhiya Ha Prannawa Pilibanda Bauddha Sankalpaya. Niwan Maga30, Publisher. Govt. Press, Buddhist Association, Colombo 1999 Page 116-121

7. Pela Dhahamin Helivana Shishya Kendreeya Adyapanaya Dinamina Vesak Kalapaya 67 Lake House Colombo 1999 pages 47—47.

8. Chathurvida Deshanawen Helivana Adyapana Nyaya Ha Bhavithaya.Sammuthi-2 Publisher Gampaha 2002.

9. Bhodhi Hewath Gnana Gaveshanaya Pilibanda Bauddha Sankalpaya.Vaishakabinandana Publisher Govt. Printing Corporation pages 60-68

10. Shishya Akalpa Sanwardanaya Pilibanda Bauddha Adyapana, Kramavedaya Sumathi Shasthreeya Sangrahaya Publisher Akiriyagala Sumathi Himi Abhinandana Shasthreeya Sangrahaya Kegalla 2002.Pages -277-287.

11. Bauddha Vinayen Nirdeshitha Adyapana Sannivedana KramavedayeSwabhavaya Nivan Maga 35 Publisher Govt. Press Buddhist Association, Colombo 2000 pages 70-80.

12. Bauddha Adyapana Dharsanayen Helivana Mukyartha Sankalpay, Sambhasha 12 Publisher Ministry of Education and Higher EducationPages 474-484.

13. Pallegama Hemaratena Himige Gee Nirmana walin Helivana Aagamika Ha Dharshanika Chittawa Geethawalokanaya Ha ShasthreeyaSangrahaya

14. Sinhala Geethaye Deshabhimani Lakuna Pilibanda Hedinweemak,Lak Handa Deshabhimani Pranama Pooja Publisher Lak Handa Radio.

15. Sinhala Geetaye Yathi Sampradaya 2995 pages 34-38.

16. Bauddha Sahithyen Abashaya Labana Ratna Srige Nirmana Reethiya,Sarathi 3 Publisher Dept. of Culture, Central Provincial Council. 2005pages 29-53.

17. Rambukkana Siddartha Himiyange Geetha Nirmana Pilibanda NirdeshathmakaAngasampurnaViggrahayak Shasthra Gaveshi Shasthreeya Sangrahayaedited by Radawela Anuruddha Thero Publisher Student Council Buddha Shravaka Bhikku University, Anuradhapura.2005 pages 117-140

18. “A critical analysis on the themes of maternity and peace, Dharmaraja Shashreeya Sangrahaya, Edited by Ven. Mahameethawa, Pannaratana Thero. Publisher, Kuliyapitiya Kanadulla Sri Dharmaraja,Maha Pirivena,Kuliyapitiya. 2007 P 190 - 202

19. ‘Budu Dahamai Sahajeevanayai’(Buddhism and Peaceful co-existence ,Dinamina Vesak Supplement Edited by Mahinda Abeysundara,Publisher Lake House Colombo. 2008 P 69-71

20. Soma Himi Chinthanaya Avalanguveeda?Sannakathmina. Edited by Krishantha Dayananda. Publisher Fast PrinterLtd.Colombo. 2007 P.65-77

21. Samaja Aparada Palanayehi Bauddha Bavanave AvashakathvayaPravachana Shasthreeya Sangrahaya, Edited by Ven. Liyanegam Chandrasiri Thero. Publisher Buddha Shravaka Bikku Universityof Anuradhapura. 2007 P. 219-234

22. “Baudda Sahiththyayen Aveshaya Labana Ratna Sri Wijesinghege

23. Nirmana Reethiya”Viyathu Suyamaya, Edited by Dharma Sri Thilakawardene at el. Publisher, Thrangi Printers Maharagama 2009 P. 116-46

24. Gayana Shilpee Sunil Edirisingheyange Gayana Magehi Baudda LakunaPilibanda Vimaseemak P 28.

Creative works

Sundarai Jeevithe : Music C.D

Gee Bana Pada: Music CD

lyrics written for Various Music CDs

Siripamula Wethiree. Music by H. M. Jayawardene. Vocalist Shamika Sirimannege’s “Lassana Aththatu” Compact Disc

“Uthura Dakuna Negenahira Geethaya”. Music by Jayasiri Ameraseker Vocalist Damith Asanka’s “Ranaviru Uththamachara” Compact Disc

“Bhayama Prabha Kethumala Geethaya” Music by Rohana Weerasinghe.‘Gee Budusamara’ Compact Disc. Vocalist Amarasiri Peiris.

“Katu Pandure Geethaya” Music by Navaratne Gamage. Vocalist KithsiriJayasekera’s “Ketima Keti Kathwak” Compact Disc.

“Dorin Dora Geethaya” Music by Rohana Weerasinghe. Vocalist Shalitha Abeywickramage’s “Mal Wesse” Compact Disc

“Doo Daru Senehasa Geethaya” Music by Rohana Weerasinghe. Songstress Jennet Guruge’s ‘Seda Kirilli ’ Compact Disc

‘’Hitha Sanasalana Geethaya’’ Music by Tissasri Perea ‘Aseniya Mal’Compact Disc.

“Vehi Lihini”. Music by Visharada Gunadasa Kapuge. Visharada GunadasaKapuge’s ‘Suba Prarthana’ Compact Disc. A product of S. L. Broadcasting Corporation.

“Geethayak Vee Geethaya” Music by Stanly M. Fernando.Vocalist Semasiri

Suwandahennadige’s ‘Sarasanda Geetha Saraniya’

“Pin Purawanawada Geethaya” Music by Edward Jayakody.Vocalist Semasiri Suwandahennadige’s ‘Sarasanda Geetha Saraniya

“Sumudu Kumudak Geethaya” Music and recital by Gunadasa Kapuge ‘Mavai Piyai Kasawathai’ Compact Disc Torana Distributors.

“Wanduru Hamiye Geethaya”. Music by Ranjan Navaratne.‘Upul Mamage Dedunnen Pata Aran’Compact Disc.

“Sadukin Pellenne Manda Geethaya” Music by H. M. Jayawardene Panduka Samarasekerage’s ‘Thuriki Palas’ Compact Disc.

“Man Kochcharanam Geethaya” Music by Dinesh Bogoda. WayanaVeenala Lal Ananda Abeysiri. Vocalist Sarath Wijesirige’s ‘Pooja KikiniRawe’ Compact Disc.

“Natana Ranga Balan Geethaya” Music by H.M. Jayawardene“Jeevithaye Bara Geethaya” Visharada Gunadasa Kapuge. VocalistNishanka Wijeratnege’s ‘Numba Kolontote’ Compact Disc.

“Kandulu Wil Diya Geethaya” Music by Visharada Nihal Gamhewa Vocalist Rasinna Gayan ‘Thurunu Shakthi Saundharya Charika’ Compact Disc.

“Dewram Vehere” Music by Dharshana Ratnayaike. A collection of songs by Vocalist Anil Kumara Perera.

“Muthu Dimuthu Latha Dasanna Sarasa Geethaya” Music by BenjaminYoga. Hogana Compact Disc.

“Kawadada Enne Geethaya” Music by Benjamin Yoga.Hogana CompactDisc.

“Pinna Ihunu Nil Thana Geethaya”Music by Benjamin Yoga. Hogana Compact Disc.

“Karamba Malakse” Music by Benjamin Yoga. Hogana CompactDisc.

“Sinhala Le Ethi Thun Sinhalaye” A compact Disc issued by the YouthCouncil 2009.

“Api Okkoma Bala Inne Numba Ena Thuru” Music and recital by the Youth Council. A compact Disc issued in 2009.by the Youth Council.

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