Research Interests

Buddhist Philosophy

Education

B.A. (Hons.) Buddhist Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

M.A. in Buddhist Philosophy, Postgraduate University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

M.S.sc. in Comparative Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Professional Experience

Acting Vice Chancellor, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka(When Vice - Chancellor abroad,nominate the Dean – Faculty of Buddhist studies from the Council- during 2009 – 2018 April)

Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka, 2009-2018 April

Head, Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka, 2001 – 2004, 2007 - 2010

Chairman – Faculty Board of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2009 – 2018 April

Member, Board of Council, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka, 2006– 2018 April

Member, Board of Senate, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka, 1998 – 2018 April

Member, Board of Finance Committee, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka, 2009 – 2018 April

Member, Minor Tender Board, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka, 2009 – 2017

Member, International Quality Assurance (IQAU)

President, Academic Research Committee 2014,

Student Counselling, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2001 and 2006 – 2007 & 2009

Course Coordinator, Diploma in Buddhism, Centre for Post Graduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhsit and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2006 – 2009

Course Coordinator, Bachelor of Arts Degree Programme, Centre for Post Graduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhsit and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2009 – 2011

Course Coordinator, Master of Arts Degree Programme, Centre for Post Graduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhsit and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2010 – 2012

Lecturer in Post Graduate Diploma Course, Centre for Post Graduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhsit and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2012 – 2017

Researcher in Project on Social Security and Promoting Attitudes for Sri Lankan Bhikku Community

Visiting Lecturer in University of Kelaniya, 2007/2008

Teaching at Professional Level

Professor, Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka since 2009
Senior Lecturer II, Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka,2006 - 2009
Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pāli University of Sri Lanka,1997- 2006

Books

Dhammarakkhita, W., 2011, Buddhist Epistemology (in Sinhala), Sri Devi Printers, Nedimala.

Dhammarakkhita, W., 2011, Empirical Thought and Buddhism (in Sinhala), Sri Devi Printers, Nedimala.

Dhammarakkhita, W., 2009, Buddhist Philosophy and Social Problems (in Sinhala), Author Publication.

Dhammarakkhita, W., 2009, Preaching hall and Human Culture (in Sinhala), Author Publication.

Dhammarakkhita, W., 2009, Buddhism and Philosophical Thought (in Sinhala), Author Publication.