Rev.Wewala Dhammaloka Thero
Senior Lecturer
Office Address:
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka,New Puttalam Road,
Anuradhapura.
Email: dhammalok2019@busl.ac.lk
Telephone:+94252236760 / +94714428783
Ven. Wewala Dhammaloka is a senior lecturer in Library and Information Science in Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. He completed his BA (Hos.) and MSSc. in Library and Information Science at the University of Kelaniya. His research interest lies in the area of knowledge management. Ven. Dhammaloka is currently working as the Director of Internal Quality Assurance Unite in BUSL.
MSSc. in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, 2010
B.A (Hons.) in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, 2002
Probationary Lecture in in Library and Information Science, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2004-2010
Senior Lecturer in Library and Information Science, BUSL, 2010
Instructor in Tamil, BUSL, 2004-2012
Head of the Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies, BUSL, 2013-2016
Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell in FLCS, , BUSL, 2015/2020
Director of Internal Quality Assurance Unite, BUSL, 2020
Member of Post Graduate Committee, BUSL 2011,2013, 2015
Member of syllabi development committee, BUSL, 2013
Coordinator of Staff Development Program for Probationary Lecturers, BUSL, 2009
1. National & International Conference Abstracts and Proceedings
Bibliographic Control of Buddhist Literature in Sri Lanka, Abstracts of the International Conference of Buddhist Studies (SLABS), Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, 8-10 Dec. 2008
Knowledge Organization of Buddhist Oral Tradition, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference (SLABS), Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Kandy, 10 -12 Dec. 2010, p.68
Knowledge Classification in Tripitaka, Abstracts of the 2nd LIS Research Symposium, Library and Information Science Alumni Association, University of Kelaniya, Empowering Young Librarian, S. Godage, Colombo, 13 Jan. 2011
An Attestation on the Early Buddhist Records, Abstracts of the International Buddhist Conference, Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, 17,18 & 19 Feb. 2012, pp.159-160
Tripitaka Classification and S.R. Ranganathan’s Library Classification Principles (in Sinhala), Abstracts of the 5th Research Conference, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 30 & 31 Mar. 2012, pp.271-272
Oral Tradition that used to preserve Tripitaka (in Sinhala), Abstracts of the National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 27 & 28 Dec. 2013, pp.56-57
Organization and Management in Buddhist Verbal Knowledge Tradition, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2013, pp.36, http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5743
Verbal Skills in Tripitaka, Proceedings of the 2nd National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 8 Nov. 2014, p.40-43
Bibliographical Study on Palm-leaf Manuscripts in Isurumuniya and Sarananda Pirivena, Proceedings of 3rd National Buddhist Conference, BUSL, Anuradhapura, 1 Nov. 2017, p.350
2. Journal Articles
Buddhism in the West and the Beginning of Buddhist Study, (In Sinhala), Sambhasha: Journal of Pirivena Education Branch, Ministry of Education, Colombo, 2007, pp.27-51
Theravada Buddhist Explanation on Samadhi, (in Sinhala), Pravachana Sasthriya Sangrahaya: Bhavana Ankaya, Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, 2007, pp.82-92
Mahasihanada Sutta: Exploration of Power of the Buddha’s Intellect and Austerity, Pravachana Sasthriya Sangrahaya, Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, 2009/2010, pp.19-40
Historical Mission of Theravada Monks for the Preservation and Persistence of Pali Thripitaka (in Sinhala) Pravachna: Reviewed Journal of Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University, Vol. 1, BBU, Anuradhapura, 2012, pp.1-41
Description of Tripitaka Classification in view of Library Classification Principles, (in Sinhala), Pravachna: Reviewed Journal of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Vol.3 (2), BUSL, Anuradhapura, 2012, pp.70-101
Bibliographic Features in Sutra of Thripitaka, (in Sinhala), Pravachna: Reviewed Journal of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Vol.5 (2), BUSL, Anuradhapura, 2014, pp.134-160
Manasa Adahima: Sinhala translation of the Zen verse: On Believing Mind, Pravachna: Reviewed Journal of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Vol.6 (1), BUSL, Anuradhapura, 2015, pp.33-41
The Realization that Depicted in the Pictography of Taming of the Bull, (in Sinhala), Pravachna: Reviewed Journal of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Vol.7(1), BUSL, Anuradhapura, 2016, pp.91-125
3. Book Chapter
Rising of Modern Bhiksu Community in Polonnaruwa District, (in Sinhala), Pulathisi Vansaya, Ministry of Cultural Affaires SL, Colombo, 2008, pp.669-676
Cataloguing Method that used to Organize Buddha’s Teaching, (in Sinhala), Kritavedi: Festschrift for Senior Professor Piyadasa Ranasinghe, Ragama, 2014, pp. 66-83
Dhamma Chakka: the Universal Symbol of Enlightenment, (in Sinhala), Anudeepana: Essays in Honour of Venerable K. Sri Dhammarkkhita, Magadhi, Puvakpitiya, 2011, pp.19-28
Bhutatmayaka Samuganiima (Sinhala translation of the short story, “Farewell to a Ghost by Manoj Das), Sastra Locana: Journal of Literary Festival of BUSL, Welfare Association of Bhiksu Students, Anuradhapura, 2015, pp.613-625
Religious and Political Backgrounds of Non-violence, (in Sinhala), Shanthi: Essays in Honour of Venerable P. Chandawimala, Shanthinikethana Pirivena, Matale, 2016, pp.62-77
Library Service for Achieving New Educational Goals, (in Sinhala), Samprasadini: Essays in Honour of Venerable U.Dhammananda, Chief Ministry of North Central Province, Anuradhapura, 2016, pp.123-138
An Introduction to Zen and its Commencement, Samprasadini: Essays in Honour of Venerable U. Dhammananda, Chief Ministry of North Central Province SL, Anuradhapura, 2016, pp.205-222
4. Books
Zen and Zen Stories, (in Sinhala), S. Godage, Colombo, 2016 ISBN 978-955-30-7074-6
Bhavanave Kalava (Sinhala translation of the Art of Meditation By Osho) S. Godage, Colombo, 2016 ISBN 978-955-30-6952-8
5. Editions
Pravachana: Reviewed Journal Vol.3 No. 2, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 2012
Pravachana: Reviewed Journal Vol.5 No. 2, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 2014
Samprasadini: Essays in Honour of Venerable U.Dhammananda, Chief Ministry of North Central Province SL, Anuradhapura, 2016
Workshops and Training Programmes
Training Programme for Mindful Mediator Course (Tamil & English), NIPU Ministry of Constitutional Affairs & National Integration, SL, Colombo, 2002
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking, TURNKEY, Kurunegala, 2002
Seminar on Bi-Lingual Competences and Peace Building Skills for Mindful Mediators, NIPU, Ministry of Justice, Law Reforms & National Integration, SL,2003
Training Programme for Teachers of Mindful Mediator Course (Tamil & English) ,NIPU Ministry of Constitutional Affairs & National Integration, SL, 2004
Two day Workshop on Event Management, Presidential Secretariat, Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo, 12th &13 Jan. 2009
Two days Staff Development Program for academic staff, Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo, 29 &30 Nov. 2011
One day training workshop on University General Administrative Matters and Financial Procedure, BUSL, 05 Sep. 2012
The 3rd International Theravada Buddhist University Conference, Mahamakut Buddhist University, Thailand, 16-18 May 2013
One day training workshop on Personality Development, Public Procurement Guideline and Practice, BUSL, Triangle Hotel, Anuradhapura, 10 Oct. 2013
Two day Workshop on University Governance, Autonomy and Accountability: Issues and Directions for Change, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, 03 &04 Sep.2015
International Training Programme Progress to Proficiency (in English), the English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad, India, from 13 Sept. to 02 Dec. 2016
Tel: +94252236760 / +94714428783
E Mail:dhammalok2019@bus.ac.lk