Faculty of Buddhist Studies of NIIBS was established in 2020 with the sole intention of posturing the major Classical Traditions of Buddhism - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana worldwide.
M.Phil. in Pali Language (Reading) (PGIPBS) (UoK), B.A. (Hons) in Pali (UoR)
Academic Qualifications
Master of Philosophy in Pali Language (Reading), Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Pali, First Class Honours, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Certificate In Developing Career Skills, Technical College - Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
Certificate In Psychology, Lanka Institute of Psychology, Sri Lanka.
Certificate Examination for Dhamma School Teachers, Department of Buddhist Affairs, Sri Lanka.
Final Examination of Pracheena, The Oriental Studies Society, Sri Lanka.
Intermediate Examination of Pracheena, The Oriental Studies Society, Sri Lanka (Subjects: Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit).
Preliminary Examination of Pracheena The Oriental Studies Society, Sri Lanka (Subjects: Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit).
Dhamma Schools Final Examination, Department of Examination (Subjects: Life of The Buddha, Buddhism and Proficiency in Pali, History of Buddha Sasana, Buddhist Culture).
Research Publications
Abstract Impairment of Dual Coding - The Influence of The Buddha's Practices on the Current Concept, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2021 WRMIS International Conference on Future of Buddhism in the Changing Society. (Submitted Abstract).
Independent Dissertation, Sathakopadeso, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2023 Independent dissertation, BA Degree Program, University of Ruhuna.
Extended Abstract Literaryization of Pali Sataka Kavya - Influence of Sanskrit Literature on Pali Literature, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2023 RASAS National Conference, University of Ruhuna.
Extended Abstract Use of Sandesa Features: How Pali is Used in Sandesa (From 21st Century Sandesa Poetries) Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2024 Description of the publication.
Publications (Books)
Paraththadeepani, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2017, The Stories of The Atuwa. Self Publiction. (A Work Was Written for Upasampada.)
Sathakopadeso, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2024, S Godage Brothers PVT Limited.
Iḍōrayē Maha Væssa, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2018, Lankadeepa Nimthera Newspaper, 19th August 2018, p. 12.
Kasāvatin Panhidaṭa - An Enjoyment About the Poetry of Batuwangala Rahula Thero, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2018, Divaina Newspaper, 14th Septembert 2018.
“Aluth Nagaradhipathi” Who Brings Person Life to the Surface of Reality, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2021, Divaina Watamadala Newspaper, 07th January 2021, p.16.
Have a Happy Vesak Festival Filled with Light Thoughts, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2022, Mawbima Thisarana Newspaper, 16th May 2022 p. 06.
Articles Published (Journal)
Ruhunu University's Love Song - The Lyrics of Pelawatte Ratanasiri Thero, Vithana, S. K., 2021, Lankadeepa Sandella Newspaper, 18th December 2021 p. 06.
Journal Article History of Rohana State as Reflected in Pali Literature, Rev. Rathanasiri, P., 2021, Awalokana Journal, Department of History and Archaeology University of Ruhuna. (Submited Article)
