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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