Ven.Senior . Prof. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero Designation: Vice Chancellor of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Department: Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy Official Telephone: +94 112857785 / +94 112857786  Ext: 1101 Personal Telephone: +94 774797017 Temple Telephone: +94 812461702 Email Address: vc@bpu.ac.lk

Academic Qualification

B.A.(Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya), M.Phil, (India), PhD(Delhi)

B.A. in Buddhist Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

M.A. in Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

M.Phil in Comparative Religious Studies, University of Delhi, India.

PhD in Comparative religious Studies, University of Delhi, India.

Academic Experience

• Professor, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy (2008 – Hither to)
• Visiting Lecturer, Pali in Chinese, International Buddhist College (IBC), Thailand (2013).
• Conducting Intensive Course “Pali in Chinese” Buddhist College, Singapore (2013).
• Associate Professor, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy (2004-2007).
• Senior Lecturer (Grade I), Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy (2004-2004).
• Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy (1997-2004).
• Visiting Lecturer in Chinese, Department of Modern Languages; programming and teaching Chinese to local undergraduates in University of Kelaniya (1996-1998).
• Graduate teacher, Ministry of Higher Education (1987-1997).

Administration

• Vice Chancellor, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2014 – Hither to).
• Head, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy (2007 – 2013).
• Acting Vice Chancellor (2005 - one week).
• Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies (2003-2006).
• Acting Head, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy (2003-2006).
• Head, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy (1997-2003).

Research Interest

Comparative religious studies and peace building

International / National Seminar Presentations

Presentations:  (In English and Chinese)

1. Sumanasiri, G., 2015, “How the Buddha Dealt with other Religious Parties”, Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (Foswal), Agra, India.
2. Sumanasiri, G., 2014, “Fundamental Practices of Buddhism for Daily Life, Indonesia.
3. Sumanasiri, G., 2013, “How to Overcome Suffering (什么能克服烦恼)”, K Sri Dhammananda Lecture Series, Buddhist Maha Viharaya, Malaysia.
4. Sumanasiri, G., 2013, “What is the Goal of Life for Ly Buddhist”, K Sri Dhammananda Lecture Series, Buddhist Maha Viharaya, Malaysia.
5. Sumanasiri, G., 2013, “Buddhism and Friendship (佛教和友好关系)”, K Sri Dhammananda Lecture Series, Buddhist Maha Viharaya, Malaysia.
6. Sumanasiri, G., 2010, “Religion Science and Buddhism”, East London Buddhist Cultural Centre, London.
7. Sumanasiri, G., 2010, “Buddhism for Daily Life”, East London Buddhist Cultural Centre, London.
8. Sumanasiri, G., 2010, “Buddhism in Practice”, East London Buddhist Cultural Centre, London.
9. Sumanasiri, G., 2010, “Friendship in Buddhism”, East London Buddhist Cultural Centre, London.
10. Sumanasiri, G., 2010, “Right Livelihood in Buddhism”, East London Buddhist Cultural Centre, London.
11. Sumanasiri, G., 2009, “Application of Fourfold Happiness in Buddhism to Economic Pursuits”, International Buddhist Conference, Thailand.
12. Sumanasiri, G., 2006, “Significance of Vesak”, Sri Lanka Embassy of Manila, Philippine.
13. Sumanasiri, G., 2004, “Buddhism towards Religion: An Epistemological Analysis” (in English), Staff Development Session, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
14. Sumanasiri, G., 1998, “Buddhism and Theology” (in English), Staff Development Session, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
15. Sumanasiri, G., 1993, “An Exposition of Kamma and Rebirth; As Depicted in MilindaPanha” (in English), University of Delhi, India.
16. Sumanasiri, G., 1993, “A Short Introduction to Skepticism and Sanjaya” (in English), University of Delhi, India.

Keynote Addresses

•  Sumanasiri, G., 2015, “Buddhism and Islam- Religions of Peace”, International Seminar on History, Economy and Cultural Links between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Galadari Meridian Hotel, Colombo, 5^th March.
• Sumanasiri, G., 2014, “Myanmar Sri Lanka Cultural Relationship”, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Acadamy (SIBA); Annual Convocation Ceremony, 3^rd November.
• Sumanasiri, G., 2018, "How Buddhist Educational Institutions should be should be", Convocation Speech at Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal, 9^th April.

Research and Publications

Publications: (Books - In English and Chinese)

1. Sumanasiri, G., pending publication, “Learning Chinese –Intermediary (学习巴利文-中级)”.
2. Sumanasiri, G., 2014, “Learning Pali in Chinese - Elementary（学习巴利文-初级）”, Singapore.
3. Sumanasiri, G., 2000, “Awalokiteshvara Bodhisatva Pranama” (Translation from Chinese to English and Sinhala); Awalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Worship, Karunaratne & Sons, Colombo.
4. Sumanasiri, G., 1998, “Buddhism and Confucianism”, Karunarathne & Sons, Colombo. (Has been translated to Persian Language).

Publications: (In Sinhala)

1. Sumanasiri, G., 2010, “Higher Sanskrit Grammar”, Godage and Sons (Joint editor), Colombo.
2. Sumanasiri, G., 1999, “Agama Darshanaya; Philosophy of Religion”, Karunarathne & Sons, Colombo.
3. Sumanasiri, G., 1999, “Sampradayika Cina Agama;Traditional Chinese Religions”, Karunarathne & Sons, Colombo.
4. Sumanasiri, G., 1999, “Cina Budu samaya Pilibanda Aitihasika Adyayanayak; A Historical Survey of Chinese Buddhism”.

Journals: (In English)

1. Sumanasiri, G., 2016, “Buddhist Textual Analysis on Human Resource Management”, BPU Journal of Buddhist Studies and Humanities (Peer Reviewed Journal), Vol. I, P.1-13.
2. Sumanasiri, G., 2013, “How Three Buddhist Traditions Unite and Cooperate, Buddhism for 21^st Century (任何统一佛教教派对第二十一世纪)”; Keynote speech, Samadhi Educational Foundation, Taiwan.
3. Sumanasiri, G., 2013, “Environmental Friendly Production and Consumption in Buddhism”, SAARK Literary Festival proceedings, Agra, India.
4. Sumanasiri, G., 2012, “Unity of Mankind or Unity of Religions”, Sufi Conference Proceedings, Amritsar, India.
5. Sumanasiri, G., 2012, “What should be the Buddhist Critique on other Religions”, Saradha; Annual Journal.
6. Sumanasiri, G., 2012, “Peace within and Peace Without”, Journal of Peace.
7. Sumanasiri, G., 2011, “Universal Applicability of Buddhism for Lasting Pease”, Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace. (With Tamil Translation).
8. Sumanasiri, G., 2009, “Application of Fourfold Happiness in Buddhism to Economic Pursuits”, International Buddhist Conference, Economic Crisis Volume, Thailand.
9. Sumanasiri, G., 2008, “Confucianism and World Peace”, Journal of Religious Studies, BPU.
10. Sumanasiri, G., 2007, “System of Monastic Management as Depicted in the Vinaya”, Journal of Religious Studies, BPU.
11. Sumanasiri, G., 2006, “What is Academic Study of Religion”, Dharmaprabha, Felicitation Volume.

Journals: (In Sinhala)

1. Sumanasiri, G., 2008, “Contribution of Theravada Buddhist monks in Propagating Buddhism in Abroad”, Journal published to commemorate 50^th   anniversary of Ramanna Nikaya. 
2. Sumanasiri, G., 2006, “Epistemological Approach to Religion, Science and Buddhism”, Collection of Essays.
3. Sumanasiri, G., 2006, “Popular Buddhism Based on Faith”, Buddhist and Pali Studies.
4. Sumanasiri, G., 2006, “Four Noble Truth and Nibbana”, Sinhala Bauddhaya.
5. Sumanasiri, G., 2006, “History of Chinese Religion and Philosophy”, Encyclopedia of Sinhala.
6. Sumanasiri, G., 2000, “Buddhist Attitude towards Revealed Religion”, Prabuddha, Felicitation Volume.
7.  Sumanasiri, G., 1999, “A Concise Survey of Religions of China”,  Prabuddha, Felicitation Volume