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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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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)2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Pagngnarathana, W. (2019). A Comparative Study on the Concepts of Mind in Buddhist Psychology and Psychodynamic Theory. Vivaraṇa Academic Journal, 78-89.

Recorded under Ven. Welipitiye Pagngnarathana.

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

Pagngnarathana, W. (2018). The Utility of Buddhist Meditation as a Form of Spiritual Healing. Buddhist Psychology and Psychotherapy, 398-411.

Recorded under Ven. Welipitiye Pagngnarathana.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2024). An Investigative Study on the Utility of Aesthetic Enjoyment of Nature for Mental Well-Being. 1st International Conference on Psychology and Mental Health, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Books2026Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2026). Practical Buddhist Studies Approach. Udaya Publishers. (Sinhala medium).

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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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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Books2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2025). Buddhist Studies Writing Collection, Part I. S. Godage Publishers. (Sinhala medium).

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2025). An Investigative Study on Tilakkhaṇa to Develop a Balanced Attitude in Life. 2nd International Research Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2025). Meat-Eating and Compassion: Ethical Boundaries in the Lankāvatāra Sūtra. International Conference on Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Research, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2025). The Buddhist View on Poverty. 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2025). An Investigative Study on Economic Management of Buddhism. 18th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Thesis / Dissertation2025Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2025). Ārya Lankāvatāra Sūtra: A Critical and Philosophical Analysis. M.A. Thesis, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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

Sanghananda, M. (2024). A Study on Super Sensory Perception of Early Buddhism. Practical Buddhist Studies Reviewed Journal: Buddhist Meditation and Yoga, 6(1), 14-34.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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

Sanghananda, M. (2024). A Study about the Ethics Depicted in Buddhist Dhamma Communication. Practical Buddhist Studies Reviewed Journal: Buddhism and Communication, 5(1), 1-21.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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

Sanghananda, M. (2024). The Social and Economic Background of the Polonnaruwa Era. Buddhist Studies Academic Journal: Buddhist Civilization – Polonnaruwa Era, 2(1), 9-35.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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

Sanghananda, M. (2024). The Foundation and Objectives of Buddhist Ethics. Buddhist Studies Academic Journal: Buddhist Ethics, 1(2), 23-47.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2024). Utility of Buddhist Teachings in Connection with Controlling Crime. First International Conference on Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2024). An Investigative Study on Human Rights in Buddhism. International Conference on Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Research, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2024). The Buddhist View on Marriage Life. Global Summit on Empowering Higher Education: Integrating 21st Century Skills across Disciplines, India.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2024). An Investigative Study on the Teachings of the Sutta Nipāta Included in the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā. 8th International Buddhist Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2024Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2024). An Investigative Study on the Buddhist Attitude toward Conflict Resolution. 17th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Edited Books / Volumes2024Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

Editor, Buddhist Studies Academic Journal, Buddhist Civilization – Polonnaruwa Period, Vol. II, Issue I, Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2024).

Recorded under Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda.

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Research Papers / Conference Presentations2024Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

Buddhist Perspective on Reducing Over-Consumption for a Better Global Economy while Purifying the Individual Mind. 8th International Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2024).

Recorded under Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda.

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Research Papers / Conference Presentations2024Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

A Critical Study Based on Epigraphic Sources on How Rulers Utilized Buddhist Teachings for the Establishment of Good Governance. 8th International Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2024).

Recorded under Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda.

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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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Conference Papers (International)2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2023). The Interpretation of Yogācāra Idealists on Perception: An Investigative Study. International Conference on Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Research, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2023). A Comparative Study on Store Consciousness (Ālaya Viññāṇa) and Sensory Perception in Early Buddhism. 16th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2023Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2023). An Investigative Study on the Distinctive Features of Tantrayāna among Buddhist Traditions. 16th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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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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Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)2022Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Sanghananda, M. (2022). The Buddhist Attitude on Womanhood. Pravacana, 13(2), 82-99.

Recorded under Ven. Medawachchiye Sanghananda.

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Selected Academic Articles2022Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

Buddhist Perspective on Labour. Felicitation Volume (2022), pp. 328-338.

Recorded under Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2021Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

A Study on Research Methodologies in Contemporary Periods of the Buddha and Pre-Buddhist Period. Pedagogical Efficacy in Global Context Online Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2021).

Recorded under Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana.

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Conference Papers (International)2021Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

A Critical Study on Buddhist Attitude Towards Sustainable Development. Online Conference on Religiosity and Secularism in Futuristic Context, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2021).

Recorded under Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana.

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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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Research Papers / Conference Presentations2021Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

Modern Sri Lankan Buddhist Society and Its Sacrificial Ritual Challenges: Re-reading and Criticism of Satyodaya of Walpola Rahula Thero. 6th International Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2021).

Recorded under Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda.

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Selected Academic Articles2021Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

Buddhist Economic Practice. Academic Volume (2021), pp. 132-142.

Recorded under Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda.

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Conference Papers (International)2020Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

An Analytical Study on the Teaching of Puñña-Pāpa from the Perspective of Buddhist Ethics. PGIHS Research Congress 2020/21 (2021).

Recorded under Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana.

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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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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 Buddhist and Pali Studies

Sasanarathana, G. (2019). A Study on Buddhist Perspective of Wealth. Pravacana Reviewed Journal, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

Recorded under Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana.

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Conference Papers (International)2019Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

A Study on the Possibility of Buddhist Economic Teachings for Sustainable Development. 15th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2019).

Recorded under Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana.

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Conference Papers (International)2019Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies

An Approach to Buddhist Remedies for the Eradication of Conflict. 5th International Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2019).

Recorded under Ven. Girandurukotte Sasanarathana.

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

Pagngnarathana, W. (2019). Psychological Dimensions of Suicide and the Buddhist Analysis. Modern Social Problems, 172-186.

Recorded under Ven. Welipitiye Pagngnarathana.

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

Pagngnarathana, W. (2019). Spiritual Emancipation Represented in Yoga Philosophy. Buddhist Meditations and Yoga Academic Journal, 112-118.

Recorded under Ven. Welipitiye Pagngnarathana.

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Thesis / Dissertation2019Department of Applied Buddhist Studies

Pagngnarathana, W. (2019). A Critical Study of the Buddhist Approach on Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation. M.A. Thesis, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya.

Recorded under Ven. Welipitiye Pagngnarathana.

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