Organized by The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura

The International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, aims to provide a platform for academicians in Buddhist studies and related disciplines to discuss and exchange ideas on novel research and important issues related to Buddhist studies. The conference aims to foster a forum for scholars to exchange knowledge and interact, preserving Pali and Buddhist Studies’ purity from external trends and interpreting its universal potential for authentic socialization. It also aims to develop an internationally accepted academic culture in the humanities.

The massive response to our research conference dealt with certain areas related to Pali and Buddhist Studies and related subjects including Pali Language and Literature, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Civilization and Culture, Buddhist Psychology and Counseling, Buddhist Education, Buddhist Heritage and Tourism and any other relevant areas on Humanities and Social Sciences.

This year’s conference will be chaired by Ven. Lecturer Dr.M.Dhammasiri Thero. The Secretary of the conference is Lecturer Ms P. Gayathri.

Conference Committee

• Conference Chair- Ven. Lecturer Dr.M.Dhammasiri Thero
• Conference Secretary -Lecturer Ms P. Gayathri

Advisory Board

• Professor Elamaldeniye Sarananda Thero (HOD)
• Senior Professor Magammana Pannananda Thero (Chair Professor)

Academic Staff and Reviewers

• Professor Naimbala Dhammadassi Thero
• Professor Madagampitiye Wijithadhamma Thero
• Professor Medagoda Abhayathissa Thero
• Professor K. A. Weerasena
• Professor Dunesh Indrarathna Gunathilaka
• Professor Wasantha Mendis
• Professor Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero
• Professor Gamini Rathnasri
• Dr. Kumbuke Chandaloka Thero
• Dr. Matibembiye Dhammasiri Thero
• Lecturer Charith Mudalige

Conference Tracks

• Pali Language and Literature
• Buddhist Philosophy
• Buddhist Civilization and Culture
• Buddhist Psychology and Counseling
• Buddhist Education
• Buddhist Heritage and Tourism

Important Dates

Deadline for submitting Abstracts: 15th of October 2023 Notification of Acceptance:15th of November 2023 Submission of Revised Abstract: 01st of December 2023 Conference date:11th of January 2024

Submission Guidelines

Papers can be presented in Sinhala, English and Pali languages Word Limit: 400-500 Words Foreigners can do the presentation of the research via Zoom. Abstracts should be forwarded to icpbs@sjp.ac.lk

Registration

• Local Presenter LKS 3000
• Foreign Presenter US$ 30

Please mention the name of ICPBS 2023 in the remark column and send the receipt to the following Email. icpbs@sjp.ac.lk

Payment Details

• Bank: People’s Bank
• Account Number: 097-2-002-5-000-2562
• SWIFT Code: PSBKLKLX
• Branch: Gangodawila

Contact Conference

• Chair Ven. Dr. M. Dhammasiri Lecturer +94 71 817 4259
• Conference Secretary P.Gayathri Lecturer +94 71 37 00 834

Organized by

The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

About the Conference

16th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will be held on 28th February 2023 at the Sumangala auditorium.

This research symposium will be attended by the Vice-chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura; Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage; Keynote Speaker; Associate Prof. Rangama Chandawimala Thero, Buddhist College of Singapore, 88, Bright Hill Road, 574117, Singapore. Guest of Honor: Ven. Dr. Pannila Ananda Nayaka Thero, Abbot, Aththanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya, Aththanagalla. Houston Buddhist Vihara in USA, Theravada Buddhist Vihara in Taiwan, Secretary of Dharma Vijaya Buddhis Vihara in Los Angeles, USA, Head of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies; Prof. Elamaldeniye Sarananda Thero, academic members and a large number of distinguished guests.

This year’s conference will be chaired by Ven. Senior Lecturer Kudakathnoruwe Vineetha Thero. The Secretary of the conference is Ven Dr. Witharandeniye Chandasiri Thero.

Conference Committee

Conference Chair

Chair, Senior Lecturer Kudakathnoruwe Vineetha Thero

Conference Secretary

Secretary Dr. Witharandeniye Chandasiri Thero

Advisory Board

Professor Elamaldeniye Sarananda Thero (HOD)

Senior Professor Magammana Pannananda Thero (Chair Professor)

Academic Staff and Reviewers

Professor Naimbala Dhammadassi Thero

Professor Medagoda Abhayathissa Thero

Professor K. A. Weerasena

Professor Dunesh Indrarathna Gunathilaka

Professor Wasantha Mendis

Professor Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero

Professor Gamini Rathnasri

Dr. Kumbuke Chandaloka Thero

Dr. Matibembiye Dhammasiri Thero

Lecturer Charith Mudalige

Conference Tracks                                                        

• Pali Language and Literature
• Buddhist Philosophy
• Buddhist Civilization and Culture
• Buddhist Psychology and Counselling
• Buddhist Education
• Buddhist Heritage and Tourism

Important Dates

Deadline for submitting Abstracts

15^th January 2023

Notification of Acceptance

30th January 2023

Conference date

28^th February 2023

papers can be presented in Sinhala, English and Pali languages

Word Limit: 400-500 Words.

Foreigners can do the presentation of the research via zoom

Abstracts should be forwarded to icpbs@sjp.ac.lk

Registration

Local Presenter                  LKS 2000

Foreign Presenter             US$ 10

Account Number

Please mention name of ICPBS 2023 in remark column and send the receipt to following Email. icpbs@sjp.ac.lk

Account Number                         097-1-001-50005005

Beneficiary’s Name                    Art faculty Development Fund

Bank Name                                    People’s Bank, Sri Lanka

Branch Name                                Gangodawila.

For Foreign Transfers

Bank SWIFT Code                         PSBKLKLX

For Local Transfer

Bank Code                                      7135

Branch Code                                 097

Contact

Senior Lecture Kudakathnoruwe Vineetha Thero

kathnoruwe@sjp.ac.lk

Voice +947149688

Conference Secretary

Dr. Witharandeniye Chandasiri Thero

witharandeniyech@sjp.ac.lk

Voice +94714932942

This event held with the recognition of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. Moreover FRELLA (Artistry in Beauty & Wellness) Sri Lankan Army collaboration with LAYA Hotels and Fadna partnered up with us as the Gold Sponsor Offical Entertainment Partner and Offical Gift Partner for this occasion and to everyone who supported us in numerous ways to make it a success.

Further our target audience were international tourists representatives of public and private sectors in the tourism industry and undergraduates.

All these activities were done under the supervision of the Dean Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.