Rev.Wewala Dhammaloka
senior LecturerAddress: | Official:Department of Social Sciences & Comparative Studies, |
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- MSSc. in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, 2010
- B.A (Hons.) in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, 2002
- Sri Lanka Council of Archaeologists. SLCA
- Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, membership number, L/1288.
- Indian Society for Prehistoric And Quaternary Studies, since 2010.
- 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