International Conference on South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR): Recent submissions

  • Tulsi: A Linguistic Exploration into its Divinity in Vedic Texts 
    Siriniwass, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The word ‘Tulsi’ signifies the incomparable one. Tulsi, also fondly known as Vishnupriya, Pushpakara, Vrinda Devi or Vraja boomi is an indispensable part of daily worship in much of mainstream Hinduism. Tulsi is revered ...
  • Religious and Cultural Transmission and Maintenance of the Indian Diaspora in Thailand 
    Srichampa, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The Indian Diaspora in Thailand consists of various groups who have been settled in Thailand for more than a hundred years. However the religions - Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism - are one of the key identities that centralize ...
  • Lion Motif used in the Buddhist Architecture of Ancient Bangladesh 
    Islam, S.K.Z. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Lion is the king of the animal world. They live in the plains and grassy hills. The male lion's job is to protect the clan from enemies. However, lions do not have any natural enemies. Due to these characteristics the lion ...
  • From Tribes to the Temples: The Evolution of Kamakhya 
    Purkayastha, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    This paper proposes to investigate the Shakta tradition of North East India, focussing on the temple of Kamakhya in Assam. Shakta and Tantra practices have been widely prevalent in the state of Assam from medieval period ...
  • Donation Patterns of Buddhist Establishments in North Konkan with special Reference to Kanheri Caves 
    Nabar, S.M. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Kanheri Caves are a group of 109 caves situated to the south east of Borivali in Mumbai. The caves consist of Buddhist viharas, chaityas, stupas. The inscriptions refer to castes, gotras, communities etc showing that the ...
  • Syncretism of the God Katharagama, at the Shrine in the Jungle 
    Jayawardena, S.; de Alwis, M. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The divine power of Katharagama Deviyo consists of the syncretism of God of Love, God of War and the God protecting the water tanks in the jungles. He is referred to as Murugan, Skander , Shanmukam , and Minneriya Deviyo ...
  • The Religious Background of Bhitargarh, Bangladesh 
    Jahan, S.H. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Bhitargarh, literally the “inner fort,” is believed to be a ruined city of King Prithu. It is the largest fortified settlement in Bangladesh extending over an area of about 25 square kilometres and located at Amarkhana ...
  • The Museum of Memory will house Exhibitions Showcasing Cambodian Artefacts 
    Kunthy, S.; Men, P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The Museum of Memory will house exhibitions showcasing Cambodian artefacts, documents, and artworks spanning from Angkor heritage through Khmer Rouge documents to contemporary artworks. These will be shown alongside ...
  • The Holy Robe (of Jesus) as an Example of Christian Relics and the Embodiment of Religious Meaning 
    Murken, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The Seamless Robe of Jesus (also known as the Holy Robe, the Holy Tunic, the Honourable Robe, and the Chiton of the Lord) is a relic kept in the Cathedral of Trier in Germany. It is said that the robe has been worn by Jesus ...
  • Kalutara: Forgotten Heritage of Boundless Faith 
    Widyarathne, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The heritage of Kalutara goes back to more than 2500 years. However it has become a hidden city in Sri Lankan history. According to the legends there are two towns (Kalutara South and Kalutara North) were called as Velapura ...
  • Dhamma’s Transmission and the Pali Theravada Canon 
    Bowden, R. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The presentation will outline a history of the creation and development of the PāliThēravāda Canon created in India and Sri Lanka almost entirely in the period preceding the parinibbāna and up to the unification of the ...
  • The Requisite of Behavioural Prerequisite vis-a-vis Buddhist Meditation 
    Rathnasiri, R.M. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Moral training, the first constituent of the threefold training – sīla, samādhi and paññā designated in Buddhism is the foundation of the entire practice that serves as a prerequisite for Buddhist meditation. The threefold ...
  • Buddhist Philosophy and Its Application in Practice 
    Reenashovabaniya (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The purpose of the paper is to create awareness in people that Buddha's philosophy should not be narrowed to intellectual groups. The application of Buddha's teachings is for the benefit of all mankind including laypersons. ...
  • Potentials and Prospects of Religious Tourism in Katharagama 
    Sandamali, R.A.N. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Today, the tourism and hospitality industries are constantly searching for new customer segments and for mehtods of improving competitiveness. The religious tourism was the more focused sector of main-stream tourism and ...
  • Kausambi: Buddhist Heritage Site of Sanctity and Divinity 
    Mishra, R. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The ancient city of Kausambi, the capital of VatsaJanpad in ancient India, was bestowed with a unique heritage and cultural traditions accumulated through the ages. It was not only linked to Hindu kings and Sanskrit ...
  • Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations 
    Ain, Q.U. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Pharwala fort is located in the territory of Islamabad, on the left bank of Soan River about 35 kilometers from Islamabad. Pharwala fort was built by Kaigohar founder of the Gakharr dynasty. Pharwala fort is a glimpse of ...
  • Symbols, Art and Architecture in Regional Cultures - A Study on Sri Lankan Mosaic Art 
    Embuldeniya, P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    This research paper principally attempts to describe about Sri Lankan Mosaic art which has great significance from art historical, archaeological and historical aspects. The methodology of this research paper consists with ...
  • Collection, Preservation and Provision Access to Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Sri Lanka 
    Ranasinghe, P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Palm leaf, also known as ola leaf, has been the principal career of knowledge in Sri Lanka from early Anuradhapura period to 20thth century, for more than 2300 years. Although no original manuscripts written by the ancient ...
  • Monastic Rules on the Consumption of Victuals in Early Buddhism 
    Santacitto, P.M.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Theravada Bhikkhus (Pāli: “monks”) aim to live their lives according to how the Buddha acted in his lifetime, and therefore the monastic “system” devised by the Buddha, still has imperative relevance in the contemporary ...
  • The Heritage of Indigenous Knowledge for Ecological Balance 
    Choudhary, P.K. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The religion in complex Society will help us to understand, how individual beings create solidarity in Society by inculcating and internalizing the belief system and ritual practices. The religion brings solidarity and ...

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