(Ph.D) (Sinhala),Sichuan University - China, 2011

(M.Phil) Buddhist and Pali University 2006.

B.A. (Hons) First Class Degree, University of Peradeniya, 1996.

1. Member of Council, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, since 2012 up to date.

2. Member of Senate, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, since 2007 up to date.

3. Member of Research Management Committee, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, since 2011 up to date.

4. Member of Finance Committee, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, since 2012 up to date.

5. Member of Minor Procurement Committee, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, since 2015 up to date.

6. Chairman of Study Board, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, since 2015 up to date.

1. Faculty Board Member - Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Rajarata Univrsity of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, 2019 up to date.

Scholarship awarded by University of Peradeniya - 1996

Mahapola Bhikku Education Scholarship, Awarded by Mahapola Higher Education Trust Fund

Awarded 1st prize of Prof. D.E. Hettiarachchi Memorial Prize for Sinhala - 1996

Awarded 2nd prize of Prof. D.E. Hettiarachchi Memorial Prize for Sinhala - 1996

Awarded Jayantha Weerasekara Prize for Sinhala (Greatest Competence) - 1996

Awarded C.E. Jayanayake Prize for Sinhalese Literature (Greatest Competence) - 1996

Books

1. "Sīgiri gī vimarshana" ISBN- 978- 955 - 1715 - 43 - 44, Seri Publications, Colombo 10, 2013 (A Review of Sīgiri Graffiti) Book...

2. "Sambhāvya Sinhala gadya sāhitthayaye bhakthi varnanāva" ISBN- 978-955-1715-50-2 Seri Publications, Colombo 10, 2013. (Devotional Praise in Classical Sinhala Literature) Book...

3. "Sarala sanna sahita muwadevdavata" ISBN- 978-955-1715-64-9 Seri Publications, Colombo 10, 2014. (Muwadevdavatha with verbatim translation) Book...

4. " Bodu gī hā lamā nātya" ISBN- 978-955-1715-96-0 Seri Publications, Colombo 10, 2015.(Devotional songs and Children's plays) Book...

5. "Sarala sanna sahita Kavsilumina ISBN- 978-955-1715-97-7 Seri Publications, Colombo 10, 2015. (Kavsilumina with verbatim translation.) Book...

6. "Poojavaliya Grantha vimarshanaya" ISBN - Amatha Publications, Dedigamuwa, 2018

Articles in Reviewed Journals:

1. The Buddhist Features in the Secret Treatments of the agrarian Field in Sri Lanka.”(in Sinhala) Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 01, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2012, P. 60-70. Paper...

2. “The Symbolism in Seegiri Paintings. ”(in Sinhala) Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 01, Section 02, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2012, P. 27-49Paper...

3. “The Commendation of the Body of the Buddha by Gurulugomi and Widyacakrawarti.”(in Sinhala) Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 01, Section 02, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2012, P. 152-187. Paper...

4. “Intuition of the Poet of KavSilumina. Pravacana, ”(in Sinhala) Literary Compendium, Volume 04, Section 01, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2013, P. 46-73. Paper...

5. “The Beginning and the Evolution of Sinhala Language.”(in Sinhala) Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 05, Section 01, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2014, P. 52-81. Paper...

6. “The Utility of the Karaniya Metta Sutta in Personality Development. ”(in Sinhala) Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 05, Section 02, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2014, P. 20-43 Paper...

7. “The Special Characteristics of the Art of Narration of the Author of Saddharma Rathnawali. ”(in Sinhala) Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 05, Section 02, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2014, P. 44-60 Paper...

8. “Is Sidath Sangarawa an Inter variety of Writing?”(in Sinhala), Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 06, Section 02, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2015, P. 24-40Paper...

9. “Widusakviti Who Praised the Miracles of Buddha”(in Sinhala). Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 06, Section 02, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2015, P. 24-40

10. “Objective of the writer of the Poojavaliya” (in Sinhala), Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 07, Section 2, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2016, pp. 41-67.

Articles in Academic Journals:

1. “The Beginning of Sinhala Language and the Linguistic Features in Oriental Era”. Literary Compendium, Volume of the Oriental Studies Society of Sri Lanka 2004, P. 15-29.

2. “The Poems of Buddhist Monks among the Sīgiri Poems“.Sarathee, Annual Literary Compendium, Volume, Cultural Department of of Central Province, 2005, P. 88-89.

3. “The vocabulary connected with Kithul Tree“.Sarathee, Annual Literary Compendium, Volume, Cultural Department of of Central Province, 2006, P. 25-30.

4. “The commendation of Dhammakaya in Therawadic Doctrine. Daham Amā, 2550, Buddha Jayanti Memorial Volume, The Department of Buddhist Affairs, 2006, P 55.

5. “ Samatha Meditation” Pravacana Meditation Literary Compendium, Volume Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2007, P. 55-70

6. “An Investigation in to the structure of Amāwatura”. Sambhasha Literary Compendium, Volume no: 15, 2007, P 381-393.

7. “Naturalistic Description and Sīgiri Graffiti”, Anudeepana, 2011, P. 393-415.

8. “WIdusakviti Who Commended the Doctrine of Buddhda”. Shasthra Locana, 1st Volume, 2015, P. 377-391.

9. “The miracles of Buddha explained in Buthsarana” Shanthee, Literary Compendium, Volume, 2016. P. 30-45.

10. “The sentence patterns in Sinhala Language”. Pujanā, the Memorial Literary Compendium, Volume of Most Ven, Kanumuldeniye Upali Maha Thero, 2016 P. 92-120.

11. “Sentence patterns in Sinhala Language” (in Sinhala). Jinarathanabhinandana Literary Compendium, Volume, Thusith Printers, Rathmalana, 2016, P 14-29

12. “Structural Features of Jataka Stories”, Asirvada, the Memorial Literary Compendium Volume of Most Ven. Oggamuwe Silarathana, Godage and Brothers Pvt. Ltd ,2016, pp. 37-59.

13. "An Analytical Study on Reforms to be made for Pirivena Education”, Sangayana, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

14. “VidyaChakravarthi Who Praised the Miracle Powers of the Buddha”, Jinarathanabinandana, the Memorial Literary Compendium, Thusitha Bookshop Pvt. Ltd, Ratmalana, 2016, pp. 14-29.

15. “Literary Techniques used by Gurulugomi and Vidya Chakrawarthi in Didactic Poetry”, University of Peradeniya, Collection of Articles by Prof. Piyaseeli Wijemanne, 2105.

16. “An Analytical Study on the Causes of the Origin of the Sinhala Novel”, Samprasadini cademic Journal, North Central Province Press, Anuradhapura, 2018, pp. 249-261.

17. “Praise of the Buddha in Amawatura”, the Memorial Literary Compendium, Volume of Most Ven. Wanarathana, Vidyalankara Press, Peliyagoda, 2018, pp. 249-261.

18. “Mahayana Concepts Depicted in the Pujawaliya”, Sumanalekha, the Memorial Literary Compendium,Volume of Most Ven. Alhenegama Sumanarathana, S. Godage and Brothers Private (Ltd), Mradana, 2018, pp. 51-77.

19. “ Miracle Powers of the Buddha Depicted in the Butsarana”, Seelakkhandabinandana, the Memorial Literary Compendium, Volume of Most Ven. Thumbulle Sri Seelakkhanda, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2018, pp. 207-228.

Research Papers of National & International Conferences:

1. “Pirivena Education in Sri Lanka. BBU IBC 2102 – 083) “International Buddhist Conference 2012, Buddhashrawaka Bhiksu University , Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Paper...

2. “The Measures should be Taken to Secure the Buddhist Temples which are to be Closed” (in Sinhala) National Conference 2013, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 27th and 28th December. Paper...

3. “Main Parts of Sthupa and its Symbolism”, “International Buddhist Conference, November, 2014, Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Paper...

4. “The Advisory way of the Animalistic Characters for leadership in Jathaka Stories”. ( With Selected Jathaka Stories) 2nd National Conference 2014, Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 8th November, 2014. Paper...

5. “The Utility of Buddhist Jathaka Tales For the International Development” . 4th International Buddhist Conference 2015, Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 4th - 5th December, 2015. Paper...

6. —Buddhism, Utility and Validity for the Modern Lifestyle˜, 3rd National Buddhist Conference - 2017, Bhiksu University of Sri lanka - 1st November, 2017

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