Research Interests

Expansion of Buddhist Culture
Buddhist Political Philosophy

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 2015, Buddhist &Pali University of Sri Lanka— Investigating the Religious and Social Service of the Chinese Nuns in Regularized Reconstruction of the Modern Dasasil Mata Organization (Sinhala medium)

Master of Social Sciences (M.S.Sc.), 2007, Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Master of Arts (with a Distinction), 1997, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Arts (Hons, with a First Class), 1995, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Professional Experience

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

2007. 08. 31 – 2012.09.01: Head of the Department, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

SUBJECT COORDINATOR

2011.10.01 –2012.09.31:
Coordinator for Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2010.10.01 – 2011.09.31: Coordinator for Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2008Coordinator for PTS Transition Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

TREASURER OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS' UNION

2016 March – 2017 March: Treasurer of University Teachers' Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2013 March – 2014 March: Treasurer of University Teachers' Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2012 March – 2013 March: Treasurer of University Teachers' Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
MEMBER OF THE

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE

2007 – 2012, 2013-2016: A member of the Senate in Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka for Seven Years (7)

1997 – 2017: A member of the Faculty Board of Buddhist Studies in Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

COMMITTEE MEMBER

2015: A member of Syllabus Modification Committee of Bachelor of Arts (General), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2015: A member of Syllabi Renew Committee in the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2012: A member of the First National Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2012: A member of Syllabi Modification Committee for Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2011: A member in the Preparation of New Syllabi under the Credit System, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2012: A member in the Regulations Preparation Committee for Higher Degrees, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2008: A member of Syllabi Modification Committee in Buddhist Culture (Internal), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Preparation of Syllabus in Cultural Studies for LLRC Recommendations and Implementation

2012: A member in the Higher Degrees Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

SUPERVISION ATTHE EXAMINATIONS OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREES:
Supervisor - 2014, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Supervisor - 2014, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Supervisor - 2013, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Supervisor - 2012, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Supervisor - 2010, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

SUPERVISION ATTHE EXAMINATIONS OF THE POSTGRADUATE COURSES:
Supervisor - 2014, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Supervisor - 2013, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Supervisor - 2012, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Supervisor - 2010, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

LECTURER FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (EXTERIOR CURRICULUM):
Lecturer - 2016, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Lecturer - 2015, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Lecturer - 2014, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Lecturer - 2012, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Presentations

Munasinghe, M. A. C.” 2016, Buddhist Perspectives on Modern Education, paper Presented at the SLABS 6th International Conference

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, The Influence of Buddhism on the Customs of the Departed Concerning China and Japan, Professional Development Program of the academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, Personification of the Buddha's Compassion', Professional Development Program of the Academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012-2016, 'Human Centrism and Buddhism', Professional Development Program of the Academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012,'Bon Religion Developed through Buddhism' Professional Development Program of the academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012, Culture and the Identity of Buddhist Culture, First National Conference – Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2007, Political Features appear in Early Buddhism and Platonist Philosophy' 3rd Research Symposium, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C. 2017: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 13014 – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 101 – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Seminar for students followed the paper BUCU E 13014 – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Seminar for Master of Arts students -Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Seminar for the students who followed the paper ‘Post Graduate Students on the paper, 'New Trends of Buddhist Culture'- Center for Postgraduate

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka- Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 101 – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts'- Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012: Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka - Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 301 on the paper East Asian Buddhist Culture- Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011: Seminar for students followed the paper BUCU E 301 – 'East Asian Buddhist Culture' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, The Birth of Alcohol revealed by the Buddhist and Vedic Religious Sources (in Sinhala) Gnanagaveshi, Annual Academic Journal of Pali and Buddhist Studies Union, University of Ruhuna
Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, Bon Religion in Tibet derived from Buddhism (in Sinhala) Pariyesana, Journal of PDPAS volume 1, Sri Lanka: Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,The Personification of Gautama Buddha's Compassion (in Sinhala) Pariyesana, Journal of PDPAS volume, Sri Lanka: Buddhist &Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2015, Indian Political Background in Pre-Vedic Period (in Sinhala) Buddhist and Pali studies, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2014, Buddhist Culture in Afghanistan (in Sinhala) Buddhist Culture in Asia

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2013, Political Background in India Contemporary to the Buddha (in Sinhala) Anupada; Commemorative Volume for Ven. Kirin Pemasiri NayakaThera, Puwakpitiya: Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2013, An Investigation on the Social Background of the Woman Mentioned in Ŕigveda (in Sinhala) Bhāshāprabhā, Colombo: S. Godage and Brothers PVT Ltd

Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2013, Contemporaneous life of Bhikkhus Revealed by the Dambadeni Council (in Sinhala) Caraṇa Academic Journal, Wijerama: University of Sri Jayawardhanapura

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2013Buddhist Teachings on Ideal State Administration; A study in reference to Cakkavatti Sīhanāda Sutta(in Sinhala) Vibhāvinī Academic Journal.

Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2012, Administrative System in Indo Valley Civilization (in Sinhala) Caraṇa Academic Journal, Wijerama: University of Jayawardhanapura

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011, Study of Buddhist Social Institutions (in Sinhala) preface, Ven. Panahaduwe Yasassi

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011, Practical Significance of Buddhist Social Institutions (in Sinhala) Commemorative Volume for Sambuddhajayanti, Borella: The Educational Publication Department of printing

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011, The Contribution of the King Kaniṡka in the Development of Buddhist Arts (in Sinhala) Chāprabhā, the Commemorial Volume of Prof. Chadra Wikramagamage

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2009, The Contribution Given by the King Kaniṡka for the Progress of Buddhist Culture (in Sinhala) Abhimānī, University of Ruhuna

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2008, Administrative Principles Appear in the Community of Ideal Sangha (in Sinhala) Paṭipadā, 66th Commemorative Academic Journal for Higher Ordination Ceremony

Munasinghe, M. A. C., The Custom of Worshiping the Departed and Bon Ceremony (in Sinhala) (2007) Commemorative Volume, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,'The Buddhist Attitude on Song and Music' (in Sinhala) Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC) (Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume I, Issue I, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,'An Investigation on the Buddhist Culture in Polonnaruwa Period and its Significances' (in Sinhala) Journal of Buddhist studies and Humanities (Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume I, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,'The Influence of Mahayana Buddhism on Arts; a Study Concerning theRegion of Middle and East Countries' (in Sinhala) Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC) (Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume 1, Issue II

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2017,'Human Centrism and Buddhism' Volume II, Vidyodaya Pirivena, Maradana.

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, 'The Special Characteristics of the Ordination; an Investigation with reference to Mahākhandhaka in Mahāvaggapāli' Journal of Pali (Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume 1, Issue II, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2014, Daham Sarasaviya Diploma Course in Buddhism, Sri Lanka: Department of Buddhist Affairs

Teaching at Professional Level

2013 – Current position: Senior Lecturer I, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
2007- Senior Lecturer II, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
1997 – 2007: Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
1996 – 1997: Visiting Lecturer, Vidyaloka Pirivena (A branch), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
1996 – 1997: Temporary Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
Lecturer - 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer - 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Visiting Lecturer – 2016- 2018 Center for Bachelor of Arts, Pali and Buddhist Studies Unit, University of Colombo
Lecturer - 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Jayawardhanapura
Lecturer - 2012, Bachelor of Arts, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Lanka
Visiting Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer - 2010, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer –1997 – Up to now, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
The Second Place in the Evaluation of Best Publications, 2016, Buddhist and Platonist Political Thought (in Sinhala), Sāhitya Saṃkathana Program, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
The Third Place in the Evaluation of Best Publications, 2016, The History of Philosophical Politics in Greece (in Sinhala), Sāhitya Saṃkathana Program, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
The Third Place in the Evaluation of Best Presentations in Professional Development Program of the Academic Staff from 1997-2016, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Books

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, Political Thought in Greek Philosophy: From Thales to Plato (in Sinhala), Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.

Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2016 Political Thought in India (in Sinhala) Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, Buddhist Social Institutions: Ordination, Higher Ordination; Beginning and Expansion (in Sinhala) Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2017, Expansion of Mahayana Buddhist Culture (in Sinhala)Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2017, Aesthetic and Arts Depicting in Buddhist Canon (in Sinhala) Agahas Publication, Rajagiriya.

EDITIONS:
Munasinghe, M. A. C., Buddhist and Pali Studies,2015, Academic Journal, A member of the Editors' panel, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., Expansion of Buddhism and its Socialization – Selected Papers (First National Conference - Buddhist &Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2015, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Munasinghe, M. A. C., TelakaṭāhaGāthā ,2007, Edition, the member of Editors' Board, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

OTHER RESEARCH:
Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2015, Investigating the Religious and Social Service of the Chinese Nuns in Regularized Reconstruction of the Modern Dasasil Mata Organization (Sinhala medium)

Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2007, Buddhist and Platonic Political Thought (in Sinhala)(2012) Magadhi Pali and Buddhist Studies