Sanjeewa vijitha kumara
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sri Jayewardenepura , Sri Lanka
ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a student-centered lecturer, expert in Humanities with specialty of Theravāda
Buddhist studies, I have possessed essential skills in reading, understanding and
interpreting the texts in sacred language Pali that is crucial for Theravāda Buddhist
studies. Identifying the proximity of Pali Buddhism in understanding the original
teaching of the Buddha motivated me to enrich myself with qualifications and
experiences in Theravāda as a young academic. Thus, I could expand research projects
on the Tipitaka, Commentaries and Sub-commentaries and generate new knowledge in
the field of Buddhist studies. The findings of my research work effectively enhanced my
teachings at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels. The only goal of the life is to
extend dissemination of new knowledge of Humanities nationally and internationally.
WORK HISTORY
SENIOR LECTURER GR. II , 04/2018 – 07/ 2023 University of Colombo
- Teaching: Undergraduate programme in Buddhist studies
- Supervising: PhD/MPhil/MA students in Buddhist studies
- Publishing: National and International Peer Reviewed Articles
- Coordinating: PhD/MPhil programmes in Buddhist Studies 2018-2020
- Coordinating: International Conference in Buddhist Studies 2022
- Developing Programme: MA programme in Buddhist Studies at Colombo – 2019
LECTURER IN BUDDHIST STUDIES,09/2013 – 02/2018
University of Mahidol, Salaya, Thailand
- Teaching: PhD programme in Buddhist students
- Teaching: Undergraduate Programme in Prosthetic Science (Rhetoric for
Leadership) - Supervising: PhD students in Buddhist studies
- Publishing International Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
LECTURER IN BUDDHIST STUDIES, 01/2013 – 08/2013
Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy , Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Teaching: Undergraduate programme in Buddhist students
- Publishing: Scholarly Articles
- Coordinating: An International Conference in Buddhist studies
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, 01/2012 – 12/2012 Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studie, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Student Support: Assisting the researchers in sacred language studies
Publishing: Scholarly Articles
ASSISTANT LECTURER, 01/2011 – 12/2011
Buddhist and Pali University, Homagama, Sri Lanka
- Teaching:Undergraduate courses in Pali studies
Publishing :Scholarly Articles and Books
TEMPORARY TUTOR, 09/2009 – 12/2010
University of Sri Jayewardenepura , Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Teaching: Undergraduate programme in Pali studies
Publishing: Scholerly Articles and Books
Education
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 01/2010 – 05/2013
Doctor of Philosophy: Pali- Pass
Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studie, Sri Lanka, 03/2007 – 04/2008
Master of Arts : Pali- Pass
Buddhist and Pali University , Sri Lanka, 02/2006 – 02/2007
Master of Arts: Buddhist Studies- Pass
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 02/2004 – 04/2008
Bachelor of Arts: Pali- First Class Honours
Oriental Studies Society , Sri Lanka, 01/2003 – 12/2004
Bachelor of Arts: Pali, Sanskrit and Sinhala- Pass
Sri Lanka Examination Department , Sri Lanka, 08/2000 – 08/2002
A-Levels: Pali, Buddhism and Sinhala- Pass
SKILLS
2023 Member of Sylabus Review Committee of the Undergraduate Programme in Buddhist studies
2022 Coordinator, International Conference on Theravāda Buddhist Scholasticism in First Millennium of Sri Lanka
2020 – 2022 Member of Faculty (nominated by UGC), Postgraduate Institute of Pali Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
2019 – 2023 Research Committee Member, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo
2019 A Developper of Master of Arts in Buddhist studies programme, University of Colombo
2018 – 2020 Student counsellor of the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo 2018-2020 Coordinator, Mphil / PhD programe in Buddhist studies, University of Colombo
2013 – 2018 Member of Committee International PhD Programme of Buddhist Studies,Faculty of Social Science, University of Mahidol, Thailand
2013 Coordinator, International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy
2011 Coordinator, National Pali Conferance, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Reviewing
2022 Reviewer, of Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, SIBA, Kandy.
2021 Reviewer, Colombo Arts Biannual Refereed Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
2021 Reviewer, of Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, SIBA, Kandy.
2021 Reviewer, International Conference on Humanities and Social Science of the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
2021 Reviewer, Undergraduate Research Symposium Humanities and Social Science of the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
2020 Reviewer, of Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, SIBA, Kandy.
2020 Reviewer, International Conference on Humanities and Social Science of the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
2020 Reviewer, Undergraduate Research Symposium Humanities and Social Science of the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
2019 Reviewer, of Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, SIBA, Kandy.
2018 Reviewer of Abstract & Full Paper Book of International Pali Conference, University of Peradeniya.
2017 Reviewer of Abstract & Full Paper Book of International Pali Conference, University of Peradeniya.
2016 Reviewer of Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, SIBA, Kandy. Reviewer of Abstract & Full Paper Book of International Pali Conference, University of Peradeniya.
2015 Reviewer of Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, SIBA, Kandy.
2015 Reviewer of Abstract & Full Paper Book of International Pali Conference, University of Peradeniya
2014 Reviewer of Abstract & Full Paper Book of International Buddhist Conference, SIBA, Kandy.
2014 Reviewer of Abstract & Full Paper Book of International Buddhist Conference, SIBA, Kandy.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
2020 A Study of the Unique Exegetical Methods in the Sub-commentary of the Majjhima-nikāya, Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies (SIJBS), Volume VI, 44-58
2019 Early Buddhism: A New Definition, International Buddhist College Journal of Buddhist Studies, Vol – 01 IBC, Thailand, 123 – 136
2018 A Book Review: Dasabodhisattuppattikathā aṭṭhakathā, Journal of the Centre for Heritage Studies, Vol-I, University of Kelaniya. 361-364 2017 A Brief Introduction to the Date and the Authorship of the Atthasālinī (Part I), Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, ISSN – 2012 8878 (Online)
2017A Critical Edition of the NDV Chap III, Journal of Graduate Studies Review, Mahachulalonkornraj University, Thailand, 2017 2016 A Chronological Approach to the Pali Commentaries: with reference to the Madhuratthavilāsinī, Sri Lanka International Journal of Buddhist Studies, ISSN – 20128878 (Online)
2016 Buddhist Teachings About the Middle: a critical study of the Majjhe-sutta of theAṅguttara nikāya. Prajñā Vihāra. Vol.17. No. 2, pp. 1- 21 2015 Sāṅkhya Teachings Found in Theravada Buddhism: an inquiry into an analogy depicted in the Visuddhimagga . Pragnavi0hara Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 23-72
Conference Full Papers
2019 Methods to Overcome Impediments of Memorizing in the Buddhist Philosophy of Education, UNDV Conference, Vietnam, 2019.
2017 Does Jainism Reject Mental-actions? – A comparative study of the Uttarajjhaya-sūya and the Upāli-sutta of the MN. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka.
2017 Pāramatthaṃ nāma byañjanaṃ; Khuddānukhuddakakathā” vīmaṃsanaṃ, International Pali Conference, Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
2016 Pluralistic Teachings on Polity in Buddhism and the Manusmṛuti with special reference to the Yassaṃdisaṃ-sutta of the AN, Dharma-Dhamma Conference, Bhopal, India.
2016 Problems of Entrusting the Atthasālinī to Buddhaghosa, International Conference of SLABS, BPU, Sri Lanka.
2016 Kenaṭṭhena Buddhaghoso Visuddhimagge Odahi Pakativādīnaṃ Opammaṃ? SLABS, BPU, Sri Lanka.
2016 Utility of Buddhist Sacred Relics to Develop Peace in Ceylon with reference to the Nalāṭa Dhātuvaṃsa, The 2nd MCU International Academic Conference- 19th May 2016-Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Ayutthaya, Thailand
2015 An Inquiry into Likelihood of Religious Pluralism in Buddhism, International Association of Asian Heritage, Kelaniya University Sri Lanka.
2014 Vādibha Sīho: Migeṭṭuvatte Gunānandayativarassa Apadānaṃ, Shan State, Myanmar 172-185. 2014 Buddhasāsane Pabbajita Niganthiyo, SIBA-MCU International Conference. Kandy: SIBA.
2014 Anupadā Parinibbāna: A Different Interpretation on the Anupadisesa Nibbana, SIBAMCU International Conference. Kandy: SIBA.
2014 Sāṅkhya Teachings Found in Theravada Buddhism: An inquiry into an analogy depicted in the Visuddhimagga International Conference. USJP, Colombo.
2014 Two Extremes and the Middle: A Different Illustration of Central Philosophy in Early Buddhism, International Conference. USJP, Colombo.
2013 A Comparative Study of the Pacceka Buddhas of MN and Former Jain Leader of Jainism.International Conference on Asian Art, Culture and Heritage. Colombo.
2013 Theragāthāpali Pana Kadā Pariniṭṭhāpitā? SIBA-MCU International Conference. Kandy: SIBA.
2012 Number of Heterodox-views Depicted in the Early Buddhism: A New Approach, Ananda Coomaraswamy International Conference. University of Kelaniya. Colombo.
2012 Did Ascetic Siddhartha Gautama Practise Jainism? Dharma Dhamma International Conference. India: Bhopal.
2012 Time Management: A Buddhist Perspective. International Buddhist Conference, Buddhasravaka Bhikshu University. Anuradhapura.
Edited Books
2022 Vijitha Kumara, S. Theravada Buddhist Scholasticism in First Millanium Sri Lanka, (Ed), Full Paper Book of the First International Buddhist Conference, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo.
2013 Vijitha Kumara, S., Prasiddhinand Bodhi, Singsooriya Pagorn (Co eds) Thai International Journal of Buddhist Studies
2013 Vijitha Kumara, S., & Ariyarathne, I. (eds.) The Abstract Book of SIBA-MCU International Conference. Kandy: SIBA.ACADEMIC DISSEMINATION Visiting Lecturer Postgraduate Programmes in Buddhist studies
2019 Philosophy of Buddhist Education, MA programme, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo
2019 Advanced Teachings of Early Buddhism, MA programme, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo 2019 Buddhist Literary Criticism, MA programme, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
2018 Buddhist Literary Criticism, MA programme, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
2012 History of Pali Literature, MA programme, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhi Studies, University of Kelaniya Undergraduate Programmes in Pali and Buddhist studies
2019 Buddhist Epistemology, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2018 Early Buddhist Teachings/ Bhānaka Tradition, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2017 Rhetoric and Leadership, Faculty of Medical Science, Mahidol University
2016 Rhetoric and Leadership, Faculty of Medical Science, Mahidol University
2013 Vijitha Kumara, S., Nanda Thera, S., & Piyadassi Thera, P. (Eds.) Bauddha Sanskrta Grantha Addhyayana. (Felicitation Volume of Venerable Makulwewe Wimalajothi Nayaka Thera). Kurunegala: Nugawela.
2012 Vijitha Kumara, S., & Vanaratana Thera, R. (eds.). Pali Aṭṭhakathā Sahitya Praveśaya. (Felicitation Volume of Venerable Dambadeniye Ananda Nayaka Thera). Kurunegala: Alawwa.
2010 Vijitha Kumara, S., & Paññāratana Himi Mahamithawa (Eds.). Samaya Adhyayana (Felicitation Volume of Venerable Leekolapitiye Dhammarathana Nayaka Thera).
Sinahalese Book Publication
2011 Pali Tripitaka Gāthā Akārādiya Vol I, Published by MAGADHI Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
2011Bauddha Kalamanākaraṇa Mūladharma, Published by MAGADHI Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
2011 Sūtra Sāhitya Adhyayanaya, Published by MAGADHI Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies. 2010 Bauddha Sāhitya, Published by MAGADHI Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
2009 Theragiye Kav Lakuṇu, Published by MAGADHI – Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
2009 Bodhisattva Ādarśaya, Published by MAGADHI – Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
Research Grants
2014 – 2016 Mahidol New Research Grant, Mahidol University, A Critical Edition of the Nalāṭa Dhātuvaṃso. – 140000THB
2013 – 2015 Talent Management Research Grant, Mahidol University, A Chronological Approach to the Pali Commentaries: with Reference to the Madhuratthavilāsinī – 50000THB
SKILLS
Visiting Lecturer
Postgraduate Programmes in Buddhist studies
2019 Advanced Teachings of Early Buddhism, MA programme, Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo
2019 Buddhist Literary Criticism, MA programme, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
2018 Buddhist Literary Criticism, MA programme, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
2012 History of Pali Literature, MA programme, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhi Studies, University of Kelaniy
Undergraduate Programmes in Pali and Buddhist studies
2019 Buddhist Epistemology, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2018 Early Buddhist Teachings/ Bhānaka Tradition, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2017 Rhetoric and Leadership, Faculty of Medical Science, Mahidol University
2016 Rhetoric and Leadership, Faculty of Medical Science, Mahidol University
2015 Human Relations and Self- Developments Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
2014 Language and Communication Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University. Human Relations and Self- Developments, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
2012 Pali 4205, Pali 3203, The Dept of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2011 Pali 4205, Pali 3203, The Dept of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura