Senior Prof. Ven. Kanattegoda Saddharatana

Ven. Senior Prof. Kanattegoda Saddharatana Thero is the Vice-Chancellor of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka and a senior academic with extensive experience in Buddhist studies, Buddhist philosophy, Tripitaka studies and higher education administration. His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Tripitaka Studies, a Bachelor of Arts Special Degree in Buddhist Philosophy from the University of Kelaniya, a Master of Arts from the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, an M.Phil. from the University of Kelaniya, a PhD from Minzu University of China and a Diploma in Education from the University of Colombo.

His academic career at the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka spans several decades, progressing from Probationary Lecturer to Lecturer, Senior Lecturer Grade II, Senior Lecturer Grade I, Professor and Senior Professor. In addition to teaching and research, he has held major university leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Buddhist Studies, Head of the Department of Social Science and Comparative Studies, Dean of the Faculty of Buddhist Studies and Vice-Chancellor. His scholarly and institutional contributions are complemented by longstanding service within Buddhist organizations and the Saṅgha, as well as publications addressing Buddhism, psychology, traditional medicine, environmental values and Buddhist approaches to ethical living.