{"id":1191,"date":"2024-11-08T17:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/busl.ac.lk\/library\/?p=1191"},"modified":"2026-01-12T05:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:35:34","slug":"third-human-library-programme-successfully-held-at-bhiksu-university-of-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/busl.ac.lk\/library\/third-human-library-programme-successfully-held-at-bhiksu-university-of-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Third Human Library Programme Successfully Held at Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1191\" class=\"elementor elementor-1191\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0daca04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0daca04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3207834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3207834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"533\">The Library of <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"311\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, Anuradhapura, successfully conducted its <strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"387\">Third Human Library Programme<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"411\">08 November 2024<\/strong>, continuing its initiative to promote experiential learning and personal development through real-life knowledge sharing.<\/p><p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"946\">The programme featured <strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"599\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dr. Niyangoda Dharmakirthi Sri Sangharakshita Vijithasiri Anunayaka Thero<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, Chancellor of the <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"660\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, as the Resource Person. He is a highly respected scholar and religious leader honoured with the titles <em data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"787\">Sahitya Chakravarthy<\/em> and <em data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"825\">Aggamaha Saddhamma Jothikadhaja<\/em>, and serves as the Anunayake Thero of the Malwatta Maha Vihara Chapter of the Maha Viharavansika Sayamopali Maha Nikaya.<\/p><p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1241\">Drawing from his extensive life experience, academic journey, and spiritual leadership, the Resource Person shared valuable insights on life philosophy, education, discipline, and overcoming challenges. His reflections provided meaningful guidance and inspiration to students and participants.<\/p><p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1459\">In keeping with the Human Library concept, the programme encouraged open dialogue and reflective interaction, allowing participants to engage directly with lived experiences in a thoughtful and enriching environment.<\/p><p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1655\">The programme was conducted and managed by <strong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1545\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Senior Lecturer Ven. Dr. Mahakachchakodiye Pangngasekara Thero<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, who effectively facilitated the discussion and interaction, ensuring a well-structured and engaging session.<\/p><p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1995\">This third programme further emphasized the university library\u2019s commitment to extending learning beyond traditional academic resources by fostering knowledge sharing through personal narratives and real-life experiences. 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