Senior Prof. Udita Garusinha
Senior Professor - Department of Pāli and Buddhist Studies
B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (PGIPBS, Kelaniya), M.A. (Otani, Japan) Ph.D. (Otani, Japan)
Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies
Faculty of Humanities
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka. 11600
office : +94 112 925 191
Email : garu@kln.ac.lk
Doctorate of Philosophy, Otani University, Japan.
Mater of Arts, Otani University, Japan.
Researcher, Otani University, Japan.
Japanese Language Certificate, Kyoto University, Japan.
Master of Arts, Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Mater of Arts, Otani University, Japan.
Researcher, Otani University, Japan.
Japanese Language Certificate, Kyoto University, Japan.
Master of Arts, Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Professor, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2009 to date.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2004 - 2009.
Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1995 - 2004.
Assistant Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1992 - 1995.
Director for Academic and Student Welfare, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 1991 - 1992.
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Philosophy and Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University, Homagama, Sri Lanka.
Visiting Lecturer, Vidyodaya University, Sri Lanka. 1992.
Visiting Lecturer, Vidyalankara Institute (University of Kelaniya), Sri Lanka. 1992.
Visiting Lecturer, Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka. 1992.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2004 - 2009.
Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1995 - 2004.
Assistant Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1992 - 1995.
Director for Academic and Student Welfare, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 1991 - 1992.
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Philosophy and Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University, Homagama, Sri Lanka.
Visiting Lecturer, Vidyodaya University, Sri Lanka. 1992.
Visiting Lecturer, Vidyalankara Institute (University of Kelaniya), Sri Lanka. 1992.
Visiting Lecturer, Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka. 1992.
Member of Senate - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2009 up to date.
Member of Faculty - Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2009.
Member - Pali Gakkayi, Japan. 2009.
Co-controller - G.C.E Advanced Level National Examination, Department of Examination, Sri Lanka. 2008 - 2012.
Member of Senate - Buddhist and Pali University. Homagama, Sri Lanka. 2008.
Member of Curriculum - Learning and Teaching Evaluation Committee, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2002.
Member - Committee of External Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1999 - 2001.
Member - Board of Study, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1997 - 1999.
Member of Faculty - Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2009.
Member - Pali Gakkayi, Japan. 2009.
Co-controller - G.C.E Advanced Level National Examination, Department of Examination, Sri Lanka. 2008 - 2012.
Member of Senate - Buddhist and Pali University. Homagama, Sri Lanka. 2008.
Member of Curriculum - Learning and Teaching Evaluation Committee, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2002.
Member - Committee of External Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1999 - 2001.
Member - Board of Study, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 1997 - 1999.
MONBUSHO Scholarship for Research Fellow, Japan.
MONBUSHO Scholarship for Master of Arts, Japan.
MONBUSHO Scholarship for Ph.D, Japan.
MONBUSHO Scholarship for Master of Arts, Japan.
MONBUSHO Scholarship for Ph.D, Japan.
International Conference on Buddha Sasana in Theravada Buddhist Countries, Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2002.
National Conference On Buddhist Studies, Mahaveli Auditorium, Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 2003.
Conference of the Sri Lanka Association for Buddhist Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka. November 2003.
Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. November 2003.
HIV/ AIDS Prevention Training Programme, Chiang Mai, Thailand. March 2004.
International Seminar on Anti Imperialism, Tehran, Iran. June 2004.
Imam Khomeini’s Commemoration Speech, Cultural Consulate, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Colombo. 2005.
The Role of Monks after European Colonization, Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, India. 2006.
Buddhist Religious Programme, Doha, Qatar. 2006.
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), U.S. Department of State, United States. May 2007.
National Conference On Buddhist Studies, Mahaveli Auditorium, Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 2003.
Conference of the Sri Lanka Association for Buddhist Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka. November 2003.
Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. November 2003.
HIV/ AIDS Prevention Training Programme, Chiang Mai, Thailand. March 2004.
International Seminar on Anti Imperialism, Tehran, Iran. June 2004.
Imam Khomeini’s Commemoration Speech, Cultural Consulate, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Colombo. 2005.
The Role of Monks after European Colonization, Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, India. 2006.
Buddhist Religious Programme, Doha, Qatar. 2006.
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), U.S. Department of State, United States. May 2007.
Publications
Dissertations
The Ancient Buddhist Constitution in Japan and Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study on Soniryo and Polonnaru and Dambadeni Katikāvat with reference to Pāli Vinya Piṭaka (in Japanese), Otani University, Japan, 2004.
A Comparative Study on Ordination (pabbajjā) in Theravāda and Sõtõ Zen Buddhism, Otani University, Japan, 1999-2001 (Japanese).
Articles (Sinhala Medium)
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Buddhist Principles on Politics,” The Journal of Sri Dharmaloka, Vol. 04, Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “The Faith as a Means of Knowledge,” Sāradā, The Journal of the Department of Pāli & Buddhist Studies, Vol. 08, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “A Study on the Factors of Pāli canon that caused for the arising of Mahāsaṃghika Sect” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 11, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2007), “A Study of the Buddhist Teachings on the State,” The Journal of Sumanaprabha, (Ed.) Paññāsāra Thera, Okkampitiye, Colombo.
Garusingha, U. (2007), “The Service Rendered by Burma for the Origin of Buddhist Sects in Sri Lanka,” Buruma Bauddha Sanskṛutiya, A Collection of Articles, (Ed.) Kusaladhamma Thera, Walimadagama, Saraswathi Publications, Divulapitiya.
Garusingha, U. (2005), “Buddhism in Sri Lanka before its Official Introduction,” The Journal of Sammāni, (Ed.) Paññāsāra Thera, Okkampitiye, Colombo.
Articles (English Medium)
Garusingha, U.( 2019), “Ethical Aspect of Meritorious (Puñña) and Wholesome (Kusala) Actions in Early Buddhism” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 10, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2018), “Thought of Enlightenment: Abhinīhāra of Theravāda and Bodhicitta of Mahāyāna” A felicitation Volume for Paravāhara Chandaratana Nayaka Thera.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “A Study of Early Buddhist Ordination with Reference to Primary Sources,” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 10, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “A Brief Note on the Guidance Possible from Pāli Canon for Nursing Today” Journal of Pāli and Buddhist Studies Vol. 22; Society for the Study of Pāli and Buddhist Culture – Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “Buddhist Attitude Towards Nursing,” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 08, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “Some Aspects of the Ordination in Theravāda and Sōtō Zen Buddhism,” Sāradā, The Journal of the Department of Pāli & Buddhist Studies, Vol. 4, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2003), “Mahinda 以前仏教伝来可能性について』On the Possibility of the Introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka before Mahinda” (Japanese) Research Report in The Graduate School of Otani University, Japan, No. 20, Kyoto - Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2003). 日本とスリランカにおける仏教僧に関する法制 ―僧尼令と Polonnaru-Dambadeṇi 両法制及び Pāli Vinaya Piṭakaとの比較を中心に― (Japanese), (Examination Report of the Thesis Presented for the Degree of Doctor of Literature) Otani Gakuho (The Journal of Buddhist Studies and Humanities) Vol. LXXXIV, No. 2, Otani University, Kyoto, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2002), “Meritorious (Puñña) and Wholesome (Kusala) actions in Early Buddhism”, Sāradā, The Journal of the Department of Pāli & Buddhist Studies, Vol. 2, University of Kelaniya.
Books (Sinhala Medium)
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Kosala Saṃyutta of Saṃyutta Nikāya”, (Edition of Pāli Text), author published.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Mahānidāna Sutta of Dīgha Nikāya” (Edition of Pāli Text), author published
Books (English Medium)
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Concept of Pabbajjā in Theravāda & Sõtõ Zen Buddhism,’’ author published.
Garusingha, U. (2009), ‘‘Buddhist Philosophy and Social Issues’’, author published.
Research Papers
Garusingha, U. (2008), “A Study of the Guidance Possible from the Pāli Canon for the Development of Nursing Today” 22nd Conference of the “Society for the Study of Pāli and Buddhist Culture” Tsurumi University, Tokyo, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2017), “Thought of Enlighnment: Abhinīhāra of Theravāda and Budhicitta of Mahayāna”, Hangzhou Buddhits Academy, China.
Seminar Papers (National & International Conference)
Garusingha, U. (2017), “Search and Tame Your Own Bull,” Conference Paper, Ca Shan Bao Ji Temple, China.
Garusingha, U. (2011), “A Comparative Study of Some Aspects in Al-Quran and Buddhism,” Tehran University, Iran.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “A Study of the Guidance Possible from the Pāli Canon for the Development of Nursing Today” 22nd Conference of the “Society for the Study of Pāli and Buddhist Culture”, Tsurumi University, Tokyo" Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “Thought of Enlighnment, Abhinīhāra of Theravāda and Budhicitta of Mahayāna,” Hangzhou Buddhits Academy, China, 03rd December 2017.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “About the Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Sinhalese Preserved at the Shōshinji-Temple” The 9th Conference of the Pāli Manuscripts Research Project, Place: Shin- Buddhist Comprehensive Research Institute, Otani University, Kyoto, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “Buddhist Social Services in Asian Countries,” 39th Conference of “Japanese Association for Buddhist Social Welfare Studies”, Taisho University, Tokyo, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “Some Characters of Pāli Language in the Mahābodhivaṃsa.” The 7th Conference of the Pāli Manuscripts Research Project, Place: Shin-Buddhist Comprehensive Research Institute, Otani University, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2003), “Probing into the Seventh Article of Soniryō Constitutions from the Viewpoint of the Pāli Vinaya.” Annual Conference of Buddhist Studies, Place: Jingenkudo Auditorium, Otani University, Japan.
The Ancient Buddhist Constitution in Japan and Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study on Soniryo and Polonnaru and Dambadeni Katikāvat with reference to Pāli Vinya Piṭaka (in Japanese), Otani University, Japan, 2004.
A Comparative Study on Ordination (pabbajjā) in Theravāda and Sõtõ Zen Buddhism, Otani University, Japan, 1999-2001 (Japanese).
Articles (Sinhala Medium)
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Buddhist Principles on Politics,” The Journal of Sri Dharmaloka, Vol. 04, Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “The Faith as a Means of Knowledge,” Sāradā, The Journal of the Department of Pāli & Buddhist Studies, Vol. 08, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “A Study on the Factors of Pāli canon that caused for the arising of Mahāsaṃghika Sect” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 11, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2007), “A Study of the Buddhist Teachings on the State,” The Journal of Sumanaprabha, (Ed.) Paññāsāra Thera, Okkampitiye, Colombo.
Garusingha, U. (2007), “The Service Rendered by Burma for the Origin of Buddhist Sects in Sri Lanka,” Buruma Bauddha Sanskṛutiya, A Collection of Articles, (Ed.) Kusaladhamma Thera, Walimadagama, Saraswathi Publications, Divulapitiya.
Garusingha, U. (2005), “Buddhism in Sri Lanka before its Official Introduction,” The Journal of Sammāni, (Ed.) Paññāsāra Thera, Okkampitiye, Colombo.
Articles (English Medium)
Garusingha, U.( 2019), “Ethical Aspect of Meritorious (Puñña) and Wholesome (Kusala) Actions in Early Buddhism” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 10, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2018), “Thought of Enlightenment: Abhinīhāra of Theravāda and Bodhicitta of Mahāyāna” A felicitation Volume for Paravāhara Chandaratana Nayaka Thera.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “A Study of Early Buddhist Ordination with Reference to Primary Sources,” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 10, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “A Brief Note on the Guidance Possible from Pāli Canon for Nursing Today” Journal of Pāli and Buddhist Studies Vol. 22; Society for the Study of Pāli and Buddhist Culture – Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “Buddhist Attitude Towards Nursing,” The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 08, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “Some Aspects of the Ordination in Theravāda and Sōtō Zen Buddhism,” Sāradā, The Journal of the Department of Pāli & Buddhist Studies, Vol. 4, University of Kelaniya.
Garusingha, U. (2003), “Mahinda 以前仏教伝来可能性について』On the Possibility of the Introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka before Mahinda” (Japanese) Research Report in The Graduate School of Otani University, Japan, No. 20, Kyoto - Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2003). 日本とスリランカにおける仏教僧に関する法制 ―僧尼令と Polonnaru-Dambadeṇi 両法制及び Pāli Vinaya Piṭakaとの比較を中心に― (Japanese), (Examination Report of the Thesis Presented for the Degree of Doctor of Literature) Otani Gakuho (The Journal of Buddhist Studies and Humanities) Vol. LXXXIV, No. 2, Otani University, Kyoto, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2002), “Meritorious (Puñña) and Wholesome (Kusala) actions in Early Buddhism”, Sāradā, The Journal of the Department of Pāli & Buddhist Studies, Vol. 2, University of Kelaniya.
Books (Sinhala Medium)
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Kosala Saṃyutta of Saṃyutta Nikāya”, (Edition of Pāli Text), author published.
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Mahānidāna Sutta of Dīgha Nikāya” (Edition of Pāli Text), author published
Books (English Medium)
Garusingha, U. (2009), “Concept of Pabbajjā in Theravāda & Sõtõ Zen Buddhism,’’ author published.
Garusingha, U. (2009), ‘‘Buddhist Philosophy and Social Issues’’, author published.
Research Papers
Garusingha, U. (2008), “A Study of the Guidance Possible from the Pāli Canon for the Development of Nursing Today” 22nd Conference of the “Society for the Study of Pāli and Buddhist Culture” Tsurumi University, Tokyo, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2017), “Thought of Enlighnment: Abhinīhāra of Theravāda and Budhicitta of Mahayāna”, Hangzhou Buddhits Academy, China.
Seminar Papers (National & International Conference)
Garusingha, U. (2017), “Search and Tame Your Own Bull,” Conference Paper, Ca Shan Bao Ji Temple, China.
Garusingha, U. (2011), “A Comparative Study of Some Aspects in Al-Quran and Buddhism,” Tehran University, Iran.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “A Study of the Guidance Possible from the Pāli Canon for the Development of Nursing Today” 22nd Conference of the “Society for the Study of Pāli and Buddhist Culture”, Tsurumi University, Tokyo" Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2008), “Thought of Enlighnment, Abhinīhāra of Theravāda and Budhicitta of Mahayāna,” Hangzhou Buddhits Academy, China, 03rd December 2017.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “About the Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Sinhalese Preserved at the Shōshinji-Temple” The 9th Conference of the Pāli Manuscripts Research Project, Place: Shin- Buddhist Comprehensive Research Institute, Otani University, Kyoto, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “Buddhist Social Services in Asian Countries,” 39th Conference of “Japanese Association for Buddhist Social Welfare Studies”, Taisho University, Tokyo, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2004), “Some Characters of Pāli Language in the Mahābodhivaṃsa.” The 7th Conference of the Pāli Manuscripts Research Project, Place: Shin-Buddhist Comprehensive Research Institute, Otani University, Japan.
Garusingha, U. (2003), “Probing into the Seventh Article of Soniryō Constitutions from the Viewpoint of the Pāli Vinaya.” Annual Conference of Buddhist Studies, Place: Jingenkudo Auditorium, Otani University, Japan.