A Tribute to Academic Excellence: Launch of the Felicitation Volume for Emeritus Professor Tilak Kariyawasam
Senior Lecturer - Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies
B.A (Japura), M.A (BPU), M.Sc. (Kelaniya), M. Phil. (Kelaniya)
Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
Faculty of Humanities
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka. 11600
Mobile : +94 714 621 037
Email : sriyanih@kln.ac.lk
Training program on Thematic Course on Sampling Methods & Quantitative Data Analysis, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (2015)
Participated in the training Workshop held November 2015 at the faculty of Education, University of Colombo. Related to the research study National Assessment of Achievement of Students Completing Grade 04 in Year 2015.
Participated for the Workshop of Educate to Innovate on 05th July 2018 at the Berjaya Hotel, Mount Lavinia, and Coordinated by Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Baththaramulla. held November.
Participated and contributed in training workshop on Values Embedded in Burial Archaeological Context and Integrated Microscopy Approaches in Archaeobotany, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
Participated for the Preparation of lesson for television programs, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (2020)
Certificate Course in Computer (MS Dos, Windows 98 & 2000, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access, Internet & E-mail, Computer Hardware), Nac Computer Training Centre, Sri Lanka. 2001
Certificate Course in presentation designing skills (MS PowerPoint), Public service Training institute, Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs. 2013
Certificate Course in Advanced Computer (MS-Excel & MS PowerPoint), Public service Training institute, Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs. 2013
Staff Development Program Course, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2022
Certificate Course in English Language, IRQUE project at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2007
Certificate Course in English Language, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2008
General Conversational English, The English Bank Online Academy, Sri Lanka. 2024-2025
Associate Member Sri Lanka Council of Archaeologists (2015 up to date)
Member Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.
Publications
Session Chair at the 6th International Conference on the Humanities (ICH) 2023, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Reviewer of Abstracts for the 4th Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG) 2021, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Session Rapporteur of HUG 2021, the fourth Undergraduate Research Symposium of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Reviewer of Abstracts for the 5th Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG) 2022, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Reviewer of Abstracts for the 6th Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG) 2023, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Reviewer of Abstracts for the 17th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies (ICPBS) 2024, organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Moderator, 7th International Conference, Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS) 2024
Reviewer of Abstracts for the 18th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies (ICPBS), 2025, organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Session Chair at the 18th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies (ICPBS) 2025, organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Publication Books in Sinhala
Abhidhamma Question and Answer Collection. (2012). An author's publication.
The beginning and development of the monastery concept. (2013). An author's publication.
The Pankuliya Ashoka Monastery (an archaeological study). (2013). Colombo, Godage Publication.
The monastic architecture mentioned in the Tripitaka and its use in Sri Lanka. (2015). Colombo, Godage Publication.
Measures taken to resolve the problems that have arisen in the Sri Lankan monastic community (from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD). (2025). Nedimala, Buddhist Culture Centre.
Editions in Sinhala
Themangulaka Mihindusiri. Vesak Zone. I Volume. (2015). Mathugama, WP/MT/ Mihindu Central College.
Themangulaka Mihindusiri. Vesak Zone. I Volume. (2016). Mathugama, WP/MT/ Mihindu Central College.
Themangulaka Mihindusiri. Vesak Zone. I Volume. (2017). Mathugama, WP/MT/ Mihindu Central College.
Kahandevaarachichi, The development of Sri Lankan history. Editer: Hemalatha, R.D. Sriyani. (2018). Colombo, Samayawardena Publication.
Buddhist Civilization. Additional reading book. Grade 12. (2019). Maharagama, National Institute of Education.
Buddhist Civilization. Additional reading book. Grade 13. (2021). Maharagama, National Institute of Education.
Magazine Article in Sinhala
Pushpanjali Shastriyya Sangraha. (2007). The use of Buddha statues and Bodhisattva statues in the Anuradhapura period. Sirinandana Tripitaka Dharmayatana Maha Pirivena. Payagala, Sri Pusparamaya.
Swarnanjali. (2007). Is Pankuliya Ashoka Monastery a nunnery? Nugegoda, Piyasiri Printing System (pvt) Ltd.
Chinthana Dhara. (2008). Currents of Thought. A commentary on the information contained in religious sources on the origin and evolution of society. Nugegoda, University of Sri Jayewardenapura.
Māgadī Shastriyya Sangraha. (2008). The Kemjo Constitution and the system of government. Nugegoda, University of Sri Jayewardenapura.
Themangulaka Mihindusiri. I Volume. (2016). Buddhist attitude towards time management. Mathugama, WP/MT/ Mihindu Central College.
Themangulaka Mihindusiri. II Volume. (2016). The birth and evolution of the Vesak festival. Mathugama, WP/MT/ Mihindu Central College.
Exploration: Zone 39. (2021). Online education that has come forward in the face of the pandemic. Battharamulla, Research and Development Institute for Health and Social Security.
Dhammagatasati. (2022). A commentary on the methods used by Sri Lankan monks in solving disciplinary problems (based on selected incidents). Makulewe Sri Wimala Mahaswamindra Abhiwandana Shastriyya Sangraha.
Satipatthana. 7 Volume. (2022). Buddhist education and school.
Sārada. Vlume XV. issue I. (2023). A study on the contribution of Buddhist art in creating mental well-being. Kelaniya, University of Kelaniya. (e Books).
Sārada. Vlume XV. issue II. (2023). Monastic architecture according to the Tripitaka and its use in Sri Lanka. Kelaniya, University of Kelaniya. (e Books).
Research Conference in Sinhala
Monastic architectural features revealed in the Tripitaka. (2012). 5th Research Conference. Sri Lanka, The Royal Asiatic Society.
Architectural elements related to monastic hygiene revealed in the Tripitaka. (2012). First National Conference, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University.
Architectural elements related to monastic hygiene revealed in the Tripitaka and how they were used in early Sri Lanka. (2013). First Annual Research Symposim. Sri Lanka, Rajarata University.
Types of paintings used in the decoration of monastic buildings (based on the Tripitaka). (2013). 6th Research Conference. Sri Lanka, The Royal Asiatic Society.
Management of physical resources revealed in the Tripitaka. (2014). 7th Research Conference. Sri Lanka, The Royal Asiatic Society.
An investigative study on the factors that influenced the construction and offering of temples. (2015). 8th Research Conference. Sri Lanka, The Royal Asiatic Society.
Research Conference in English
Architectural features and their use by Sri Lankans in relation to Temples hygiene in Anuradapura period as revealed in Tripitakas. (2012). Saarc International Conference on Archaeology of Buddhism. Sri Lanka, Saac Cultural Center.
Monastic Architectural features in fluency the development of mental and physical well-being. (2013). Buddhism and Current Global Challenges Fifth International Conference. Association of Buddhist Studies. Sri Lanka, University of Colombo.
The Materials and Technology used in the construction of monasteries (from The Tripitaka) (2013). 6th Research Conference. Sri Lanka, The Royal Asiatic Society.
Disruptive behavior of four students in a school in Sri Lanka. (2020). Carn Online Conference.
News Paper Article in Sinhala
The Kemjo Constitution and Japanese Society. Budusarana. 18 Jannuary 2009.
Goals and Objectives of Buddhist Education. Budusarana. 4 March 2009.
Buddhist Customs in the Heladiv. Budusarana. 7 June 2009.
Is the Concept of Aesthetics Inappropriate for Buddhism?. Budusarana. 5 Augusr 2009.
Nagasen Thero's Elegant Answers to Destroying Vain Arguments. Budusarana. 4 September 2009.
Early Buddhist Culture of Sri Lanka. Budusarana. 15 December 2009.
Ancient Indian Educational Tradition. Budusarana. 7 Jannuary 2010.
Buddhagosha Rumblings. Budusarana. 29 March 2010.
The Place Given to Argument in Buddhism. Budusarana. 28 April 2010.
Early Buddhist Culture of Sri Lanka. Budusarana. 12 December 2010.
Zen Art of Speech. Budusarana. 25 June 2010.
Does Everything Happen According to Karma?. Budusarana. 22 September 2010.
Dilemmas. Budusarana. 10 October 2010.
Determinants of Death and the Afterlife. Budusarana. 3 Jannuary 2010.
Determinants of Judgment of Merit and Demerit. Budusarana. 17 February 2011.
Buddhist Economic Philosophy. Budusarana. 27 March 2011.
Democratic Characteristics of Buddhism Budusarana. 13 August 2011.
Can't the Country Be Built?. Lankadeepa. 26 May 2024.