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Conference Papers (International)2021Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2021). Pleasure Principle: A Comparative Study of Freudian and Buddhist Psychology. International Buddhist Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Thesis / Dissertation2020Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2020). Biological Foundation of Human Behaviour: A Buddhist Psychological Analysis. M.A. Dissertation, University of Kelaniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2019). Sensory Perception: A Comparative Study of Western Psychology and Buddhist Psychology. KALYĀNĪ Journal, 33(I/II), 35-45. DOI: 10.4038/kalyani.v33i1-2.31.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Articles in Academic Journals (Selected)2018Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2018). Counselling, Guidance, Psychiatry and Buddhist Psychotherapy. Buddhist Psychology and Psychotherapy Academic Volume, pp. 412-435.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2018Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2018). Sensory Perception: A Comparative Study of Western Psychology and Abhidhamma. 2nd International Conference on Abhidhamma.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2026Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2026). Climate Change and Workplace Behaviour: A Systematic Review of Environmental Psychological Impacts on Organisations and Employee Motivation. International Conference on Workplace Dynamics, Central University of Haryana, India.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2025). Assessment of Psychological Distress among Cancer Patients in North Central Province of Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study. Pravacana, 16(1), 27-36.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2025). Theory and Practice of Dharma Therapy of Sik Hin Hung and MBSR of Jon Kabat-Zinn: A Comparative Study. PGIPBS International Conference, University of Kelaniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2025). Significance of Apology and Forgiveness: Buddhist Teachings and Practices as a Framework for Peace, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation. United Nations Day of Vesak, Vietnam Buddhist University.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Edited Books / Volumes2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Proceedings of the 8th International Buddhist Conference, BUSL-IBC 2024. Co-Editor. Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2024). Buddhist Approach to Resolve Psychosocial Problems in Youth: An Analytical Inquiry. BPU Journal of Buddhist Studies and Humanities, 7(2).

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2024). Integrating Buddhist Teachings in Counselling and Psychotherapy for Terminally Ill People: A Review with Focus on Dharma Therapy. Pravacana, 15(1), 25-39. DOI: 10.4038/p.v15i1.9.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G., Gamage, G. P. & Priyadarshana, W. (2024). Effectiveness of Dharma Therapy on Psychological Distress among Adult Cancer Patients in North Central Province of Sri Lanka: A Mixed Methods Study. iPURSE, University of Peradeniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2024). A Conceptual Study on Application of Satta Bojjhaṅga as a Buddhist Psychotherapeutic Technique. 17th International Conference, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Books2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2023). බෞද්ධ උපදේශන ප්‍රවේශය [Buddhist Counselling Approach]. S. Godage & Brothers, Colombo. ISBN 978-624-00-2275-0.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Edited Books / Volumes2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Pravacana: The Journal of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Vol. 14(1&2) (2023). Managing Editor.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2023). A Study on the Significance of the Kāma-Sūtra of Vātsyāyana on Marital, Family and Sex Counselling. International Conference on Sanskrit, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2023). Mindfulness Meditation and Sattabojjhaṅga from the Perspective of Psychotherapy. International Conference on the Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Thesis / Dissertation2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2023). Effectiveness of Dharma Therapy on Psychological Distress in Cancer Patients in North Central Province of Sri Lanka: A Mixed Methods Study. M.Phil. Thesis, University of Peradeniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Edited Books / Volumes2022Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Pravacana: The Journal of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Vol. 13(1) (2022). Co-Editor.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Edited Books / Volumes2022Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Abstract Book / Proceedings, 7th International Buddhist Conference, BUSL-IBC 2022. Co-Editor.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Articles in Academic Journals (Selected)2022Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2022). Significance of Uposatha in Buddhism. Dhammaprabha Academic Volume, pp. 204-216.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Edited Books / Volumes2021Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Practical Buddhist Studies, Reviewed Journal of the Department of Practical Buddhist Studies, Vol. 4(2) (2021).

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2021Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2021). A Review on Mindfulness Meditation and its Use in Psychotherapy. BPU Journal of Buddhist Studies, 3(1), 1-22.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2021Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2021). Buddhist Analysis of the Physiological Foundation of Human Behavior. Practical Buddhist Studies, 4(1), 85-111.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Felicitation Volume Contributions2021Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2021). An Explanation on Morita Therapy. BUSL Felicitation Volume Series 01, pp. 409-418.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2020Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2020). Abnormal Behaviors of Feeding and Eating: A Comparative Study of Buddhist and Western Psychological Concepts. Pravacana, 11(2), 412-429.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2020Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2020). Buddhist and Western Psychological Analysis of Abnormal Sexual Behaviors: A Comparative Study. Pravacana, 11(1), 174-196.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2020Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2020). A Study on Mental Disorders and Treatment Methods Compiled in Ayurveda. Practical Buddhist Studies, 3(1), 36-59.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Edited Books / Volumes2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Practical Buddhist Studies, Vol. 2(2) (2019).

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Edited Books / Volumes2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Practical Buddhist Studies, Vol. 2(1) (2019).

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2019). Cognitive Therapies and Buddhist Counselling: A Comparative Study. Pravacana, 10(2), 238-260.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. & Wijithatissa, K. (2019). Study on the Necessity of Psychological Intervention for Pirivena Students in Sri Lanka. Social Sciences Studies, 1, 95-105.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2019). Buddhist Counselling and Psychotherapy for Grief Management. Pravacana, 10(1), 59-81.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Articles in Academic Journals (Selected)2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2019). New Trends in Buddhist Counselling. Modern Social Problems: Buddhist Studies Collection, pp. 121-141.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (National)2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. & Wijithatissa, K. (2019). Exploring Counselling and Guidance Needs of Pirivena Students in Sri Lanka. Annual Research Congress, University of Peradeniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Felicitation Volume Contributions2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2019). Reincarnation: Is It Proved in Scientific Research? Prabuddha, Vol. 8, pp. 354-368.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Reports / Research Publications2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. & Wijithatissa, K. (2019). Exploring Counselling and Guidance Needs of Pirivena Students in Sri Lanka. Independent Research.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2018Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2018). A Study on the Ethical Practices of Buddhist Counsellors. Pravacana, 9(2), 460-470.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2018Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2018). Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: A Canonical and Commentary-Based Study. Pravacana, 9(1), 42-58.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Articles in Academic Journals (Selected)2018Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2018). Psychological Counselling: Theory, Techniques and Application. Shasthralochana Academic Volume, pp. 226-240.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Felicitation Volume Contributions2018Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2018). History and Present-Day Counselling in Sri Lanka. Sumanalekha Felicitation Volume, pp. 620-639.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Felicitation Volume Contributions2018Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2018). The Benefits of Mindfulness. Prabuddha, Vol. 7, pp. 243-257.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Articles in Academic Journals (Selected)2017Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2017). Buddhist Psychological Perspective on Personality. Academic Felicitation Volume, pp. 454-472.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Reports / Research Publications2017Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2017). Developing a Student with Learning Difficulties. Action Research Report, National Institute of Education, Maharagama.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (National)2016Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2016). Buddhist Counselling for Cancer Patients to Meet Their Psychological Needs. 9th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Books2015Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2015). පාසල් උපදේශනය හා මාර්ගෝපදේශනය [School Counselling and Guidance]. S. Godage & Brothers, Colombo. ISBN 978-955-30-5743-3.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Articles in Academic Journals (Selected)2015Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2015). Current Social and Mental Problems and Buddhist Counselling. Recent Sri Lankan Buddhism: Academic Essays, pp. 173-196.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (National)2015Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2015). Is There a Systematic School Counseling Service in Sri Lanka? 8th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (National)2014Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2014). A Buddhist Counselling Approach to Anger Management Based on Vitakkasanṭhāna Sutta and Āghātapaṭivinaya Sutta. 2nd National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (International)2014Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2014). A Buddhist Counselling Perspective to Prevent Divorce. 2nd International Buddhist Conference, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy.

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Books2013Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2013). මතක වර්ධනයට විභාග සමත් වීමට මනෝවිද්‍යාත්මක උපක්‍රම [Psychological Techniques to Improve Memory and Exam Success]. S. Godage & Brothers, Colombo. ISBN 978-955-30-4614-7.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Thesis / Dissertation2013Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2013). Is There a Systematic School Counselling Service in Sri Lankan Schools? Undergraduate Dissertation, University of Peradeniya.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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Conference Papers (National)2012Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Gunalankara, G. (2012). Loving-Kindness Meditation as a Psychotherapeutic Method. 1st National Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Gomila Gunalankara.

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