General Instructions

Authors are requested to carefully follow the instructions provided below when preparing and submitting their manuscripts to the Journal. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned for revision before peer review.

AI assistance in the preparation of manuscripts should be limited to below 20%.

Technical Structure

Manuscripts must be arranged in the following order:

Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Main Text (with sub-headings), Figure Captions, Figures, Tables, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, Appendix, and References.

Manuscripts can be written in Sinhala or English.

Title Page

The title page should include the following information:

• Title of the article: Font size 14 (bold)

• Full name(s) of author(s): Font size 10

• Affiliation(s): Department, institution, and country (font size 10)

• Corresponding author’s e-mail: Active e-mail address (font size 10)

• Abstract: Font size 10

• Keywords: Font size 10

Abstract

• The abstract should be a single paragraph of 200–250 words, without any citations.

• Use font size 10, single line spacing.

• The abstract must concisely present the problem, objectives, methods, and key findings of the study.

Keywords

Provide four to five keywords arranged in alphabetical order, formatted in italics. Avoid using words such as and or of.

Word Limit

A full manuscript should be approximately 4,000–5,000 words, and must not exceed 6,000 words, including references.

Text Formatting

The manuscript should include the following major sections:

• Introduction / Background

• Problem Statement

• Objectives

• Methodology

• Literature Review

• Results and Discussion

• Conclusion

• References

Font Requirements:

• Sinhala text: FMAbhaya font

• English text: Times New Roman font

• Subheadings: Bold, font size 12

• Main text: Font size 12

• Line spacing: 1.5

Ethical Considerations

All submissions must contain original and unpublished research. The work must not be under review or consideration by any other journal at the time of submission.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that:

• All co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

• Necessary institutional permissions have been obtained prior to submission.

All submitted manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using the University’s Turnitin software. Manuscripts found to have a similarity index exceeding acceptable limits will be rejected or returned for revision.Manuscripts are accepted only upon official acknowledgment from the editorial office. Proofs and further correspondence will be sent to the corresponding author prior to publication. By submitting to this journal, authors agree that editorial staff may make language or formatting edits to improve readability. All communication regarding accepted manuscripts should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief of “sāradā.”

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality and scientific integrity.

• Each manuscript is first evaluated by an Associate Editor for suitability.

• If found appropriate, it is sent to independent peer reviewers (identities kept confidential).

• Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript according to reviewers’ comments.

• The Associate Editor will assess the revised version and, upon satisfaction, recommend it for final approval.

• The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision on publication.

Copyright Policy

Before publication, all authors must sign a Transfer of Copyright Agreement. This agreement allows the publisher to protect the copyright on behalf of the authors while retaining the authors’ ownership of intellectual property. The transfer includes exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the article in any form—such as print, electronic, microfilm, or translated editions. Authors are solely responsible for proofreading and must address all editorial queries before publication. Factual and typographical errors must be corrected by the authors prior to final approval.

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General Rules

• Reference list should appear at the end of the manuscript.

• Hanging indent: 0.5 inch (first line flush left, subsequent lines indented).

• Double-spacing throughout (1.5 inch).

• Italicize book titles, journal names, and volume numbers.

• Use DOIs and URLs whenever available.

• For multiple authors: Up to 20 authors → list all. More than 20 authors → list first 19, then insert “…” before the last author.

In-text Citations

• Narrative citation: Gethin (1998) explains the foundations of Buddhist psychology.

• Parenthetical citation: Mindfulness is a core Buddhist concept (Brown et al., 2007).

• Direct quote: “Mindfulness is awareness of the present moment” (Analayo, 2019, p. 52).

Reference List Formatting by Source Type

Books

Format:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx

Example:

Gethin, R. (1998). The foundations of Buddhism. Oxford University Press.

Journal Articles

Format:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Title, volume(issue), page–page. https://doi.org/xxxx

Example:

Brown, K. W., Ryan, R. M., & Creswell, J. D. (2007). Mindfulness: Theoretical foundations and evidence for its salutary effects. Psychological Inquiry, 18(4), 211–237. https://doi.org/10.1080/10478400701598298

Edited Book Chapter

Format:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx

Example:

Analayo, B. (2019). Mindfulness in early Buddhism. In J. C. Loizzo (Ed.), Handbook of mindfulness (pp. 45–62). Routledge.

Webpages

Format:

Author/Organization. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Website. URL

Example:

University of Kelaniya. (2025). Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies. https://hu.kln.ac.lk/depts/pali

Theses and Dissertations

Format:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of thesis or dissertation (Publication No. xxxx) [Doctoral dissertation/Master’s thesis, Institution]. Database/Archive.

Example:

Samarasekara, D. P. (2021). The role of mindfulness in contemporary Sri Lankan education (Publication No. 2859983) [Doctoral dissertation, University of Kelaniya]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Videos / YouTube

Format:

Author/Channel. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL

Example:

Mindful Academy. (2022, June 15). What is mindfulness meditation? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abcd1234

Newspaper Articles

Format:

Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Newspaper Title. URL

Example:

Jayasinghe, M. (2023, March 10). Mindfulness programs rise in Sri Lanka schools. Daily News. https://www.dailynews.lk/mindfulness-schools

Conference Papers

Format:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of paper. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Conference proceedings title (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxx

Example:

Perera, K. L. (2020). Buddhist perspectives on ethics in modern society. In S. Fernando (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Buddhist Studies (pp. 112–120). University of Colombo Press.

Members of The Editorial Board

Consultant

Senior Prof. Ven. Makuruppe Dhammananda Thero

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Amila Kaluarachchi

Members

Chair Prof. Ven. Nabirittankadawara Gnanaratana Thero

Senior Prof. Udita Garusinha

Senior Prof. Ven. Naotunne Wimalagnana Thero

Prof. Rajitha Pushpakumara

Senior Lec. Ven. Deniyaye Pgnanaloka Thero

Senior Lec. Ven. Muwapetigewela Pannaloka Thero

Members of Review Committee

Senior Professor Ven. Makuruppe Dhammananda Thero

Royal Pandit (O.S.S.), B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (BPU),

M.A. (Kelaniya), Ph.D. (Delhi)

Head, Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Senior Professor Uditha Garusinghe

B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (PGIPBS, Kelaniya),

M.A. (Kelaniya), Ph.D. (Otani, Japan)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Senior Professor Ven. Naotunne Wimalagnana Thero

B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya), M.Sc. (Kelaniya),), Dip. in Ed. (Colombo), Ph.D. (Kelaniya)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Professor Rajitha P. Kumara

B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya), M.Phil. (Kelaniya),

Ph.D. (Renmin, China)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Professor Ven.Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero

B.A. (USJ), M.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (BPU), Ph.D. (USJ)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Professor Wimal Hewamanage

B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya), M. Phil. (Kelaniya), Ph. D. (Wuhan)

Department of Buddhist Studies

University of Colombo, Sri lanka.

Dr. Ven. Welimadagama Kusaladhamma Thero

Royal Pandit (OSS), B.A. (Kelaniya) M.A. (Kelaniya) M.Phil. (Kelaniya), Ph.D. (West, USA)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Dr. W.A. Gamini Wijayasinghe

B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya), M.Phil. (Kelaniya), Ph.D. (Kelaniya)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Ven. Suriyawewa Wijayawimala Thero

B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya), M.Phil. (Kelaniya)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Ven. Walasmulle Bhaddiya Thero

B.A. (BPU), M.A. (Kelaniya), M.A.B.C. (PGIPBS, Kelaniya)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

R.D. Sriyani Hemalatha

B.A. (USJ), M.A. (BPU), MS.c. (PGIAR), M.Phil. (PGIPBS, Kel'ya)

Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies,

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Web Editor

Ven. Palukandewe Seewali

sarada@kln.ac.lk

All manuscripts are subjected to a peer-review process to determine if they meet the criteria for scientific significance and academic excellence. A submission will first be scrutinized by an Associate Editor and if he approves of same, it will be passed on to be judged by peer-reviewers, whose identities will not be disclosed to the author(s).

If the paper can be accepted subject to certain changes then the author(s) will be requested to incorporate the changes suggested by the reviewers. The Associate Editor will then review the revised manuscript after the changes have been made by the author(s). Once he is satisfied with the amended manuscript, the accepted paper will be published on a final decision made by the Editor-in-Chief.

sarada Research Journal is published biannually by the Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya. 

Editor in Chief

Dr. Amila Kaluarachchi

sāradā - Journal of Pali & Buddhist Studies

Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies

Faculty of Humanities

University of Kelaniya

Sri Lanka. 11600

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