Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana

Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. His academic interests are centred on Theravāda Buddhism, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Psychology and Buddhist Counselling, with particular attention to the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and their relevance to contemporary society. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy with First-Class Honours at the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka and subsequently pursued postgraduate study in Buddhist Studies, Buddhist Counselling and Buddhist Āyurvedic Counselling at the University of Kelaniya, together with postgraduate training in counselling at the University of Colombo.

Prior to his current appointment, Ven. Sasanarathana served as a Visiting Lecturer at the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka and as a Junior Fellow in the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya. His research explores Buddhist ethics, Buddhist psychology, counselling, human well-being, personality development, communication, sustainable development and the practical application of Buddhist teachings to contemporary social and psychological issues. He has presented research at national and international academic forums on Buddhist communication, mental well-being, Buddhist economics, conflict resolution, heritage, research methodology and therapeutic approaches in Buddhism.