Rev. Induragare Dhammaratana TheroProfessor
Contact:
Department of Sanskrit Studies
University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka.
+94-777555517 (Mobile)
E-mail: idhammaratana@yahoo.com
Academic Qualification:
| Royal Pandith, in the Oriental studies society in 1986. |
| B.A. (Hons) in Sanskrit in 1985, University of Kelaniya, (1st Class) |
| MA., Post Graduate Institute of Pali & Buddhist, University of Kelaniya In 1987 |
| Ph.D, University of Pune in India, in 2000. |
Professional Qualifications:
| Working as a teacher in Sri Lanka Collage in Maradana ,1986 – 1996 |
| Working as a book editor in Piriven Educational Unit, Ministry of Education, 1989-1990. |
| Working as a visiting Lecturer at department of classical Language & cultural, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, 1999-1996 |
| Working as a visiting Lecturer at department of Sanskrit, University of Sri Lanka Buddhist & Pali, 1992 |
| Working as a visiting Lecturer at department of Sanskrit, University of Sri Lanka Buddhist & Pali, 1992 |
| Working As a Book Editor of Language Department of National Educational Institute, 1992. |
| Working as a visiting Lecturer at Institute of Indigenous Medicine in Yakkala , 2000-2007. |
| Working as a visiting Lecturer at University of Buddhasravaka Bhikku in Anuradapura, 2001 |
| Working as a committee member of Oriental Studies Society, 2006-2008. |
| Working as a lecturer at department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya |
| Working as a senior Lecturer at department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya |
| Working as the Head, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniaya |
| Coordinator of the diploma in Astrology, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya |
| Coordinator of Certificate Course in Astrology, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya. |
| Head, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya from 2007-2009. |
Research and Publications:
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Books |
| "Bhodhicaryavatara vyakhyaa "(3-4 chapters) Samayawardhana Book Publishers in 1987. |
| "Kacchaayana dhaatumanjusha and its roots", samayawardhana Book Publishers in 1997. |
| "Sanskrit Language – 1", Piriven Educational Text series in 1993. |
| "Sanskrit Language – 2", Piriven Educational Text series in 1994. |
| "Sanskrit Language – 3", Piriven Educational Text series in 1995. |
| "Sanskrit Language – 4", Piriven Educational Text series in 1996. |
| "Sanskrit Language – 5", Piriven Educational Text series in 1997. |
| "Hand Book in Sanskrit for A/L" in National Institute of Education in 2009. |
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Editors |
| Saadhana Annual Journal 06 – Department of Sanskrit in 1985 |
| Journal , Faculty of Humanities in 2001 |
| Felicitation Volume, Ven. Borelle Athula Thero in 2003 |
| Ghanopaayine, Felicitation Volume, Sri Lanka Ramgngna Mahanikaya High Ordination in 2004 |
| Chatubhanavaarapaali, Tai – Sri Lanka Buddhist Centre in 2006. |
| Felicitation Volume in Oriental Studies Society in 2006 |
| Patipada – Sri Lanka Maahanikaaya felicitation Volume in 2007. |
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Abstract Papers |
| An Abstract Paper presented on "Sinhalaye Pili Bhavitaya" in Sinhala Post Graduate Institute of University of Kelaniya, Annual Symposium in 2003. |
| An abstract Paper presented on "Enigmatic Statements of Sanskrit literary Texts", Post Graduate Institute of University of Kelaniya, Annual Symposium in 2003. |
| An abstract Paper presented on "Sanskrit Poetics and Sinhala versifications", Literary Monthly Lecture Series in Ministry of Cultural Affairs in 2004. |
| An abstract Paper Presented on "Buddhist Heritage depicted on Sanskrit Inscriptions in Eastern in Sri Lanka", Academic Society of Buddhist Studies in 206. |
| An abstract Paper Presented on Buddhist Theory of Communication, International research symposium, Faculty of social Science, University of Kelaniya in 2008. |
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Articles |
| "Concepts of woman depicted in Sanskrit poems", Vimalabhrabha, Student Society in Sri Lanka College in 1986 |
| "Influence of Sanskrit to the practical Lifestyle", Sambhaasha, Piriven Section, Ministry of Education in 1990. |
| "Itthipi Panditaa honti" , SambhaSha, Sambhaasha, Piriven Section, Ministry of Education in 1990. |
| "What is justice administration according to the Buddhism?", Sumaga, in 1993. |
| "Isn't Buddhism Practical?" , Nivanmaga, 24 Volume, Buddhist Society , Department of Government Printing , 1993 |
| "Buddhist Definitions on Women, Nivanmaga", 25 Volume, Buddhist Society , Department of Government Printing , 1993 |
| "Buddhist Karmic Philosophy", Patipada, 60th anniversary journal of Sri Lanka Ramagngna nikaaya, in 1995. |
| "The Biography of the Supreme Teacher as depicted in Dhammapada", 10th commemoration of Mahinda Dharma School in Kotte, in 1995. |
| "Contribution of Mahayana tradition for the usage of Sanskrit in Sri Lanka, Samaadhi – 05", Tapovana sangha Society I 1996. |
| "Specific Features of post Kalodasa Sanskrit Poetries", Saadhanaa 9th Volume, in 1999. |
| "Preface to Dhammapada" in 1999. |
| "Shubhamastu in Sanskrit", Prashasti, Sri Lanka Collage in Maradana, 1987. |
| "Ashih in Sanskrit, Pranamanjalee", in 1992. |
| "Ancient Sri Lankan Buddhism and Sanskrit Langauge", Ghanaloka Sambhaavana, in 2003. |
| "Pirita, Vimalaprabhaasa", prof. Bellanvila Wimalaratane Felicitation Volume, in 2006. |
| "Cultural Influence of Bible Sinhala Translation", Felicitation Volume, in 2008. |
| "Shilpa kala and kalaa shilpa", Lanka Cemara, in 2008. |
| "Differences of Pina and Kusala", Pravartanaa, Buddhist Society of Sri Lankan Custom, II Volume in 2009. |
| "Some Reports of Buddhism in Seetavaka era", in 2009. |
| "Specific Features of Classical Bhikku Education",Ven. Velimitiyaawe Kushaladhamma Nayaka Felicitation Volume, in 2009. |
Administrative Experience and Other:
| Controlling Chief in the field of OL Examination Since 2005 |
| Controlling Chief in the field of AL Examination Since 2006 |
| Senior Treasure of Bhikku Society , University of Kelaniya in 2000 |
| A member of Faculty Development Committee, Faculty of Humanities in 2001 |
| Senior Treasure of Sanskrit Parshad, Department of sanskrit, from 2000-2001. |
| Sub Warden of Pannasara Bhikku Hostel, University of Kelaniya in 2000 |
| Secretary of committee of Buddha Statue Erecting, University of Kelaniya in 2000-2001 |
| Warden of Pannasara Bhikku Hostel, University of Kelaniya from 2000 -2204. |
| Secretary of Senior Common room from 2001-2002 |
| Committee member of Web Design Unit of Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya. |
| Committee member of Exam determination in 2002 |
| President of Senior Common Room, University of Kelaniya in 2003. |
| Counselor of Buddhist Society from 2005-2008. |
| President of Buddhist Society, University of Kelaniya, in 2006. |
| A member of Discipline committee, university of Kelaniya from 2006- 2013 |
| President of Discipline committee, university of Kelaniya from 2006- 2013 |
| Attending as a chief lecturer for various educational and non educational institutes in Sri Lanka |
| Attending as a chief lecturer for various seminars conducted by National Schools as well as Pirivanas. |
| Delivering lectures for the Prāchina Examination Seminars. |
| Preaching sermons on various FM channels as well as the television channels. |