Dr. H.W. Samarasinghe

Lecturer

PhD in Buddhist Studies (PGIPBS) (UoK), B.A. (Hons.) in Pali (First Class Honours) (USJ)

Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Buddhist Studies, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Pali (First Class Honours), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), Staff Development Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Training Course on Graphic Designing, Computer Center, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Certificate in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Designing, Information Technology Division, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nugegoda.

Research Publications

Kathaṃ Pañcupādhānakkhandhā Pañcakkhandhattaṃ Āpajjanti, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Pariyesana Saṃracanāvalī, International Pāli Conference, Editors- Dr. Magammana Pannananda Thera, Dr. Medagampitiye Wijithadhamma Thera, Dehipagoda Vijithananda Thera, Witarandeniye Chandasiri Thera, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 01st September 2011, pp. 29 – 34, (in Pāli).
Pāliparivattanakiccesu Saddakosaganthā Katarasmiṃ ṭhāne ṭhapetabbaṃ?, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 2nd International Research Conference, Conference Papers, Editors- Ven. Mahawela Ratanapala, Ms. Sajani Serasinghe, Ms. Iromi Ariyaratne, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Kundasale, Sri Lanka, 4th September 2014, pp. 68 – 72, (in Pali).
Saddabinduporāṇaṭīkāsaṅkharaṇaṃ: Vīmaṃsanaṃ, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, 1st International Pali Conference, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, ed.- Ven. Karagaswewe Wajira, Ven. Kalugahakole Sumanasara, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 20th October 2015, pp. 113 – 118, (in Pali).
Kimidaṃ Pattanikkujjanakamman‟ti?, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Buddhist Vinaya: Ecclesiastical and Secular Challenges – Conference Papers of 3rd International Buddhist Conference, Ed.- Ven. Mahawela Ratanapala, Ven. Moragaswewe Vijitha, Dr. Iromi Ariyaratne, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Kundasale, Sri Lanka, 4th September 2015, pp. 268 – 274, (in Pali).
Susaṃvihitakaraṇavisaye (Management) Sekhiyāsikkhāpadānaṃ Upayogatā, Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Buddhist Vinaya: Ecclesiastical and Secular Challenges – Conference Papers of 3rd International Buddhist Conference, Ed.- Ven. Mahawela Ratanapala, Ven. Moragaswewe Vijitha, Dr. Iromi Ariyaratne, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Kundasale, Sri Lanka, 4th September 2015, pp. 260 – 267, (in Pali).

Publications (Books)

Budu Sasunehi Pahan Vū Nakula Mavu Piyayuvaḷa, Samarasingha H.W., Author Publisher, 2010, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-52509-1-7.
Budu Sasunehi Pahan Vū Jīvaka nam Vismita Vendedurāṇō, Samarasingha H.W., Author Publisher, 2010, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-52509-0-0.
Pāli Adyayana Lekhana, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6656-5.
Bauddha Adhyayana Lekhana, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6657-2.
Theravādī Dharma Vigraha, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6159-1.
Saddabinduva hā Saddabindu Purāṇa Ṭīkāva, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Pali and Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-30-6238-3.
The Buddhavaṃsapāli of the Suttantapiṭaka, Samarasingha H.W., S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, (in Roman Characters), (Pali Text Edition), ISBN 978-955-30-5981-9.
Maggadīpanī, Samarasingha H.W., Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020, (in Pali), ISBN 978-955-4995-19-2.

Articles Published

Māgadhī, Editors - Hasantha W. Samarasingha, A. S. Bandaranayake, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, published by S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2014, ISBN 978-955-30-4807-3.
Saundarya Hā Kalā Śilpa, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewerdenepura, Nugegoda, 2014, (in Sinhala), ISBN 978-955-4908-02-4. (A Member of Assistant Editors)
Studies in Buddhist Philosophy of Education - Essays in Honour of Most Venerable Kitalagama Hemasara Nayaka Thera, Editor in Chief - Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Vivekaramaya, Mirihana, Surasa Publishers, Colombo 10, 2014, ISBN 978-955-41596-0-0.
Prabuddha Vol. III, Editors - Ven. A. Dhammadassi Thera, Ven. M. Wijithadhamma Thera & Hasantha W. Samarasingha, S. Godage and Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 10, 2015, ISBN 978-955-30-6111-9.
Vibhajana – Academic Journal for Honouring Most Venerable Dr. Pallewela Sarada Thera, Anunāyaka of the Up-country Amarapura Sect, Sri Lanka, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Editors - Hasantha W. Samarasingha & A.M.A.D. Aththanayaka, Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Manelwatta, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018, ISBN 978-955-4995-13-0.
Sambhāvya Dharma Vigraha - Academic Journal for Honouring Most Venerable Yaṭagama Dharmakīrti Srī Indavimala Udayadhammābhidhāna Nāyaka Thera, Editors – Ven. M. Wijithadhamma Thera & Hasantha W. Samarasingha, Sri Lanka Pali Text Society, Vāddūva, 2019, ISBN 978-955-3908-25-4.