Master of Philosophy in Sanskrit, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2018.12.02)

Bachelor of Arts in Sanskrit - with Second Class Upper Division, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2010.09.04)

Royal Pandit (Final degree examination of Oriental Languages (Pāli, Sanskrit, Sainhala) 2006 - 2007 Oriental Studies Society, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka

Certificate Course of Human Rights, 2008, Centre for the Study of Human Rights University of Peradeniya.

Secretary, Teachers’ Association of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, from 2022-03-15 up to date.

Student counselor, in Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, from 2021.09.07 up to date.

Member, Website Management Committee, in Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura

Senior Lecturer in Sanskrit, Department of Languages,Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. Since 03.05.2021

Temporary Lecturer in Sanskrit, Department of Classical Languages, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (From 24.03.2011 to 02.07.2015)

Memberships

Member Faculty Board, Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies.

Member of the Oriental Studies Society of Sri Lanka, from 2014

Member of The Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka. from 2015

Member of Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya (AAUP) – from 2011 to present.

Prizes

Murugarsar Tambyah Memorial Prize for Sanskrit 2006/2007 University of Peradeniya

Hewawitarana Memorial Prize for Sanskrit at the General Convocation held 2011 University of Peradeniya.

Scholarship

Gate Mudliyar A.G. Thilakaratne Research Fellowship 2014, for the thesis of the Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri lanka.

Morontuduwe Sri Dhammananda Scholarship (Sanskrit) 2006/2007 University of Peradeniya.

Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship- Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund.

Books

Sobhitah, K. (2020), Conflict Resolution Approaches in Sanskrit Didactic Literature (With Reference to Pañcatantra and Hitopadeśa), (in Sinhala), S.Godage & Brothers, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sobhitha, K. (2013), A Critical Study On Ratnavali Natika and Sanskrit Dramatical Theory, (in Sinhala), S.Godage & Brothers, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Editions:

Proceeding, 6th International Conference (Online) Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 23rd December 2021.

Sobhitha, K. (2016), Yatiprabhā, Felicitation Volume, Dedicated to Venerable Kudāvila Somālokatissa, Bodhiwansaramaya, Koswatta, Panadaragama. (with Rev.Unapana Pemananda)

Articles in Reviewed Journals:

Sobhitha, K. (2016), The Main Intention of Āyurveda is to Protect Personal Hygiene; an Analysis with Reference to Caraka and Suśruta Saṁhita. (in Sinhala), Pravacana Reviewed Journal, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura. Vol. 7, No. 2, PP

Sobhitha, K. (2014), An Analysis of the Concept of Tuparaha Persons, (in Sinhala), Tūpa, Literary Compendium, Sri Sudarśanārāmaya, Kendagolla, Badulla.PP 571-588

Sobhitha, K. (2019), “Guidance of Sanskrit Didactic Literature of personal behaviors to be improved for conflict prevention and conflict resolution”, (in Sinhala), Pravacana, Literary Compendium, Volume 01, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura. P

Sobhitha, K. (2017), “Study of Yama and Niyama of Yoga Śāstra, (in Sinhala), Pravacana Reviewed Journal, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura. Vol. 8, No. 2,, PP 216-23

Sobhitha, K. (2016), An Analysis of Ŗgvedic Society, (in Sinhala), Pravacana Reviewed Journal, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura. Vol. 7, No. 1, PP410-448

Articles in Academic Journals :

Sobhitha, K. (2020), An analysis of Kalidasa and his works, Subāṣā, (in Sinhala), Sri Sarananda Mulika Pirivena, Karavitagara, Halawata. PP 157-197.

Sobhitha, K. (2020), Guidance of Buddhism to a successful marriage Life, (In Sinhala), Prabuddha Vol 9, Asgiri Maha Pirivena, Kandy. PP 353-369.

Sobhitha, K. (2019), A Review of the four Gestures, (In Sinhala), Shrastra Locana, Anuradhapura: BUSL Student Welfare Society, Inaugural Vol., pp.122-131

Sobhitha, K. (2017), Differences between Sanskrit Nātaka and Nātikā and its Distinctive Features, (In Sinhala) Sārasamikṣa, Sangaraja Pirivena, Kandy. PP 442-456

Sobhitha, K. (2017), An analysis of Sleep according to Ayurveda, (In Sinhala), Shrastra Locana, Anuradhapura: BUSL Student Welfare Society, Inaugural Vol., pp.531-542.

Sobhitha, K. (2017), An analysis of Instructions for the Path of Nibbana in Sbbasawa Sutta of Mulapariyaya Vagga of Majjima Nikaya Mulapaṇṇāsaka, (In Sinhala), Shrastra Locana, Vol 01, Anuradhapura: BUSL Student Welfare Society, Inaugural Vol., pp.38-46.

Sobhitha, K. (2013), An Inquiry of Kautilya Arthaśāstra and Imperialism Concept, (in Sinhala), Periodical, Sariputta National College of Education, Nittambuwapp 210-235.

Sobhitha, K. (2011), The Bibliography and Content of Yajurveda, (In Sinhala), Periodical, Vidyālaṅkāra Monastic College, Kelaniya. 138 Vidyālankāra day, pp 75-112.

Sobhitha, K. (2010), Practicality of the Teaching on Sovereignty and Public Administration of Manusmruti, (In Sinhala), Vidusrani, Samuhika Bhiksu Samgamaya, University of Peradeniya. pp 145-159

Articles in Felicitation Volumes

Sobhitha, K. (2019), Study of Yama and Niyama of Yoga Śāstra, (in Sinhala), Buddhist Meditation and Yoga, Sri Sudarsanaramaya, Kurukudegama, Pattiyagedara, Bandarawela. pp 299-315.

Sobhitha, K. (2018), An analysis of Ŗgvedic Religion, (in Sinhala), Periodical, Sri Sumangala Maha Pirivena, Wariyapola. pp 437-452.

Sobhitha, K. (2017), A Study on Nature of Arahanta depicted in Theravada Buddhism, (in Sinhala), Sambhasi Sampravesha, Pivituru Paublication, Polgasowita. pp 111-124.

Sobhitha, K. (2016), Tendencies of Lay-Clergy Relationship, (in Sinhala), Yatiprabhā, Felicitation Volume, Dedicated to Venerable Kudāvila Somālokatissa, Bodhiwansaramaya, Koswatta, Panadaragama. pp 145-155.

Sobhitha, K. (2016), An Inquiry of Logical and Critical Ability of Indian Women; with Refrence of Terigathā and Sāvitri Ukhyana, (in Sinhala), Shānti, Shānti Niketana Pirivena, Walavela, Matale. Pp 180-189.

Sobhitha, K. (2016), Philosophy of Buddhist Moral, (in Sinhala), Buddhist and Pali Studies(Felicitation Volume, Dedicated to Most Venerable Palipāna Sri Chandanada Mahanayaka Thero), S.Godage & Brothers, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 235-245.

Sobhitha, K. (2013), Preservation of Indo-European Vocabulary in Sanskrit, (in Sinhala), Gnanoddeepani, Sri Sambuddhathva Viharaya, Anuradhapura. pp 160-172.

Sobhitha, K. (2013), An Inquiry of Nature of Imperialism Depicted in Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra, (in Sinhala), Buvanekabha, Ministry of Buddhasasana and Religious Affairs. pp 174-184.

Sobhitha, K. (2012), Influence of Sanskrit on Sinhala Language and Literature in the 20th Century, (in Sinhala), Vidyasobhita, Vidyasobhita Primary Pirivena, Weligatta, Hambantota. Pp 117-150.

Sobhitha, K. (2012), Birth of Siddhārtha Bodhisatta described by Aśvaghosa in Buddhacarita Mahā Kāvya, Viduresa, Uwa Syamavamśika Mahā Nikāya. Pp 263-280.

International Conferences :

Sobhitha, K. A Study on the Influence of Tantric Teachings on Buddhism. International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 05th November 2017.P 71.

Sobhitha, K. The reasons to decline and destruction of persons depicted in Sanskrit Didactic Literature; An examination with reference to Hitōpadēśa. International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 05th November 2017. P 84.

Sobhitha, K. An investigative study of the Conflict Resolution approaches included in Dhammapada, 17th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Kelaniya, 08th-09th December 2016. P 84.

Sobhitha, K. A study on perpetuity of Sentiment of Withdrawal of Husband and Wife Revealed by Jayadeva in Gītagovinda. International Research Conference of Humanities and Social Science (IRCHS) of University of Sri Jayawardhanapura Nugegoda, 2015.

Sobhitha, K. Human Rights revealed in Buddhist Suttas; an investigative study, 2nd International Research Conference 2014, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele. P 13.

Sobhitha, K. How does a Small Illicit Career Influence Society? An Investigative Study Based on a Particular Village, 3rd International Research Conference of Humanities and Social Science (IRCHS) of University of Sri Jayawardhanapura Nugegoda, 2013. P 15.

Sobhitha, K. Contemporary Usage of Concepts Used by Kālidāsa in Abhignānaśākuntala; A Critical Study, 2nd International Research Conference of Humanities and Social Science (IRCHS) of University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Nugegoda, 2013. P 140.

Abstracts (International Conference) Sinhala

Influence of Sanskrit Literature for the Development of Sinhala Folklore; A Critical Study. 2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura Nugegoda, 18-19th December 2020. P 49.

The Nature of Women Illustrated in Sanskrit Didactic Literature; A Critical Study with Reference to Hitopadeśa, International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 04th November 2016. P 84.

Utility of Eight Methods of Foods for the Protection of Lives, Proceeding of the First International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Science, 08th -09th November 2012, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Nugegoda. P 165.

Abstracts (National Conference) in Sinhala

Protection of Rights; A Critical Study on Teaching of Buddhist Sutta and International Enactments, 3rd National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka – Anuradhapura 2017. P 328-331.

A Comparative Study on Theravāda ‘Svabhāvavda’ and Sarvāstivāda ‘Sva-Bhāvavāda’, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 9th Annual Research Conference March 24th -26th 2016. P 184-185.

The Nature of the Animals illustrated by Buddha to Explain the Facts of Dhamma; A study with Reference to Sutta of Tripitaka, National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura & The Buddhist Times Trust, 2015. P 79.

How Sabbāsava Sutta in Mulapannasaka of Majjhima Nikāya can be used as a Conflict Resolution Method ?, 2nd National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka – Anuradhapura 2014. P 372-374.

A Critical Study on Similar and Dissimilar of Connections of Households Illustrated in Sāvitri Upākhyāna and Buddhist Suttas, 06th Research Conference at the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka in 2013. P 32.

Did Sadvruta of Āyurveda Influence Adhivāsanā Pahātabba and Parivajjanā Pahātabba of Sabbāsava Sutta ?, National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka – Anuradhapura 2013. P 63.

A Critical Study on Psychological Background and Present Utility of Statements Committed by Buddha for Coexistence and Protection of Society of Bhiksu., National Conference on Practical Buddhist Study, Asgiri Maha Viharaya, Kandy, 2012.10.12, pp 114-116.

A Comparative Study on Two Part of Yama, Niyama of Yoga Sāśtra and Sīla Concept Thought in Buddhism, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Research Conference March 30th -31st 2012. p 91.

A Critical Study on Present Utility of Human Behaviors Illustrated in Sadvruta of Caraka Saṁhita, 1st National Conference of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2012.

Anthologies in Sanskrit

Saumyālokayatirājavarobhibhātu, Yatiprabha, 2016, Bodhiwansārāmaya, Koswatta, Panādaragama.

Articles In Magazines

Articles (Sinhala)

The future of Race and Religion defends on Population, 2013, Buddhist Sandesa, Atkanda Rājamahā Vihāraya, Kurunegala. P 56-65.

The Pressures that should not be tolerated according to Āyuveda, Sarathi, 26 Volume, 2012, Sarathi Publication, Colombo. p 05-07.

Eating For Healthy Body, Sarathi, 21 Volume, 2012, Sarathi Publication, Colombo. p 05-10.

Eight Examinations of Foods Tought in Āyuveda, Sarathi, 17 Volume, 2012, Sarathi Publication, Colombo. p 09-15.

Sleeping for a Healthy Body, Sarathi, 14 Volume, 2012, Sarathi Publication, Colombo. p 12-18.

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