Humanities: Recent submissions

  • A study of the existence of the concept of “Dhamma Dhāthu” in Sri Lanka through Epigraphy and literary sources 
    Ven. Pitabeddara WimalasudheeraThero (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Epigraphy and sources provide clear the evidence that basic Theravāda Buddhist concepts have been affected by Mahāyāna Buddhism. This may be due to the fact that Sri Lanka is situated in a strategic place in the Indian ...
  • Sri Lankan Sanskrit Literature which Revived after the Colonial Era 
    Ven. Dhammaruchi, G. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Polonnaruwa Era can obviously be concerned as the climax of Sri Lankan Sanskrit literature .Venerable Sariputta Sangharāja thero made a commendable contribution towards the upgrade of Sanskrit literature. Surprisingly, ...
  • A study on the similarities between the teachings of Buddhism and Jainism 
    Kalawane Sumangala Thero (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Two main traditions that were in quest for liberation in the history of Indian philosophy were Brahma tradition and Śramaṇa tradition. By 6th century B.C. six Gurukulas operated in Śramaṇa tradition. The leaders of theses ...
  • Stupa Worship: An Investigation on Tiriyāyi and Kuccaveli Sanskrit Inscriptions 
    Ven. Sumanasiri, H. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Stupa worship goes back to the 6th century B.C. The information is about to be written in 3rd century B.C in Ceylon. B.C from one onwards, the influence of the Mahāyāna teachings occurred in this country and as a result, ...
  • A Study conducted on the Principles of Good Governance, under the light of Buddhist Political Philosophy 
    Bandara, W.M.S.C. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    During the era, before the philosophy of Buddha, based on his teachings was made known publicly, on the above concerns, the social systems of the Northern and Eastern part was divided into four main areas. One of them was ...
  • Modern Approaches in Sanskrit Studies (With Special Reference to the 17th World Sanskrit Conference) 
    Ven. Indananda, W.; Ven. Wimalakhanthi, G. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The objective of this paper is reveal the modern tendencies of Sanskrit Studies as experienced at the 17th World Sanskrit Conference (WSC) held at the University of British Columbia, Canada on July 09 – 13, 2018. Combination ...
  • The Trikāya Concept as a Primary Aspiration of Mahāyāna 
    Ven. Dhammadinna, G. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Mahāyāna as a great vehicle is one of the two main existing schools of Buddhism a term for classification of Buddhist philosophies and practices. Mahāyāna is the larger of two major tradition of Buddhism existing today, ...
  • A balanced study on Mahāyāna Bodhisattva concept and Theravāda Bodhisattva concept 
    Wijethilaka, M.A.I.U. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Mahāyāna tradition can be considered a philosophical tradition of Buddhist doctrine. It is believed that the Mahāyāna tradition evolved from the fourth dhamma Sangāyanā in the era of king Kaniṣka. However, many doubts ...
  • The store consciousness 'ālaya viññāṇa' and it's relation to early Buddhism. (With reference to Ārya Lankāvatāra sūtra) 
    Ven. Narada, P. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Glancing back at the Buddhist history it is evident that the early Buddhist teachings developed in a more descriptive and logical manner. As a result four great Buddhist philosophical traditions were born; Sarvāstivada, ...
  • The Miracles in the Biography of the Buddha found in Mahāyāna Sūtra Literature: a Comparative Study Based on Saddharmapuṇḍarīka Sūtra and Theravada Teachings 
    Ven. Dhammanisanthi, E.; Ven. Sumanatissa, P. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The Theravada teachings about the Buddha are totally different to that of the Mahayana teachings. There are different descriptions about the hyper humanistic qualities, miracles and eternity of the Buddha. The present study ...
  • Saḍ Pāramitā in Sang HyangKamahayanan 
    Ven. Tri Saputra Medhācitto (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This paper examines the concept of Saḍ Pāramitā in Mahāyāna Buddhism which is expounded in Old Javanese Text of Sang Hyang Kamahayanan. Saḍ Pāramitā or Six Perfections are the important teachings since Mahāyāna Buddhist ...
  • A Comparative study on the Buddhist Concept of Emptiness 
    Ven.Rathanawansha, K. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The concept of Emptiness is recognized as the central philosophy of Early Mahāyāna particularly, in Mādhyamaka school of Buddhism. Nonetheless, this concept of emptiness or sun̄n̄atā exists in both early Buddhist teachings ...
  • Study of Buddha Statues of Gogurye, Baekje and Silla Kingdoms of Korea 
    Diddeniya, C.V. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The origin and evolution of Buddha statues is distinctive in various parts of the world. Buddhism was originated in India and spread all over the world. It was transferred to Korea in the late 4th Century through Chinese ...
  • Buddhist Miracles as Depicted in the Mahayāna Scriptures in Southeast Buddhism 
    Ven. Tin, N.K. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The paper clarifies the Buddhist concept of miracles and shows the place of miracles in the Mahāyāna Buddhist teachings. Besides, the paper goes to depict and analyse Buddhist miracles as represented in Mahāyāna tradition. ...
  • Derrida and Mahāyāna Tradition of Nāgārjuna: A poststructuralist critique on logocentrism 
    Kumara, J.D.A. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Nāgārjuna is considered to be one of major pillars of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Mahāyāna Buddhism earned a great deal of fame due to the work of Nāgārjuna together with his disciple Aryadeva. Logo centrism is basically focused ...
  • A critical quest on the psychological aspect of characters in Sanskrit plays Based on Abhijïänaçäkuntala, Måcchakaöika and Ratnävalé 
    Premakumara, S.G. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sanskrit plays which were flourished by means of theorems, accumulated in Nāyaśāstra compiled by great sage Bharata have been upheld the utmost position not only in Sanskrit but also other great literatures. Out of great ...
  • This is the comparative studies of the Theravāda Buddhānussati and Buddhānussati of the Mahāyānic Sukhāvati Vyūha Sutta 
    Ven. Ketawala Samitha thero (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The Theravāda disciple indoctrinate of the Buddhānussti meditation and cogitating Buddha’s qualities. Buddhaghoṣa thera mentioned cognitive nine qualities of the Buddha are Buddhānussati in the Visuddhimagga. Thus, the ...
  • Field Study on Sacrificing Ancestors by Mahāyāna Buddhist in Taiwan 
    Ven. Akhila, S. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Taiwan is the small country but well developed in Asia the continent. According to the census, 35% of the population adhered to Buddhism (Mahayana). Among the Buddhist rituals, sacrificing ancestors get the highest place. ...
  • A Study on the Concept of Bodhicitta and Its reflexes on well-being of society with Special Reference to the Mahāyāna Buddhism 
    Ven. Arunasirit, T. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Considering the concept of Bodhicitta is an ideal as well as Philosophical concept in Mahayana Buddhism and a prerequisite for enlightenment. Fundamentally, Bodhicitta defines the desire to attain enlightenment transcending ...
  • “Sati” (Mindfulness); an Observation on Early Buddhist Authority to Zen Meditation 
    Sraman, P. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Any Introductory books on Zen Buddhism, which origin related in a delightful little story, between the Buddha and Mahākāśyapa, in the assembly, at the Vulture peak (Grdhrakūa), start with ten or six drawings called 'Ox ...

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