Postgraduate Researchers

Name: Ven. Yang Hai Ming

Research Topic: Historical and Cultural Influence of Buddhism on Ethnic Wa Groups in China-Myanmar Borders

Research Supervisor: Ven. Senior Prof.(Chair) M. Dhammajothi Thero, Prof. Dunesh Gunathilaka

Name: M. G. Nethmi Vithakshi

Research Topic: Behavioral Modification: A Study Based onBuddhist Morality (Sīla) and Modern Psychology

Research Supervisor: Snr. Prof Wasantha Priyadarshana

Name: Mr. O. A. S. L. Opanayaka

Research Topic: Phobia: A Buddhist Psychological Analysis

Research Supervisor: Snr. Prof Wasantha Priyadarshana

Name: Mr. R. A. Pandula Ranasinghe

Research Topic: Adaptation of Buddhist Terma in Japanese Language: With Special Reference to the Bodhisattva Concept

Research Supervisor: Snr. Prof Wasantha Priyadarshana, Prof, Uditha Garusinghe, Mrs. Geethika Senevirathne

Name: Ven. Nyanika

Research Topic: A Critical Study of Non-Self (Anatta) with reference to Theravada Exegetical Literature

Research Supervisor: Dr. Ashoka Welitota

Name: Ven. Vicitta

Research Topic: Application of Brahmavihāra for the Resolution of Political Issues in Contemporary Myanmar: A Critical Study 

Research Supervisor: Dr. Iromi Ariyarathne

Name: Ven. Sanda Malar

Research Topic: The Social and Religious Contributions of the Contemporary Buddhist Nuns (Thīla-Shin) in Myanmar: A Critical Study

Research Supervisor: Dr. Rathnasiri Rathnayaka

Name: Mrs. Champika Priyangani Wikesinghe

Research Topic: Relevance of Buddhist Teaching for Enhancing Terminally ill Cancer Adult Patients' Mental Wellbeing (A Critical Study with Special Focus on Sutra Pitaka) 

Research Supervisor: Snr. Prof Wasantha Priyadarshana, Prof. Jayantha Balawardhana

Name: Ven. Pannasiri

Research Topic: An Analytical Study of Pavāraṇā in the Vinaya-Pitaka 

Research Supervisor: Dr. Ashoka Welitota

Name: K.D.K. Nimethri Gunasekara

Research Topic: Integrative Role of Buddhist Psychological Insight for Enhancement of Contemporary Mindfulness Treatments

Research Supervisor: Snr. Prof Wasantha Priyadarshana, Ven. Dr. Kumbukandana Revatha

Name: Ven. Pannacari

Research Topic: Upādānakkandha as Reflected in Theravāda Tradition: A Critical Study

Research Supervisor: Ven. Prof. Raluwe Padmasiri, Ven. Dr. Wadinagala Pannaloka

Name: Ven. William Lam

Research Topic: Early Buddhist Analysis on Decision Making of Politician: with Special reference to War and Peace

Research Supervisor: Dr. Iromi Ariyarathne

Name: Ven. Tran Tieu Thien

Research Topic: Engaged Buddhism as Skillful Means (Upāya-kosalla) in Modern Buddhist Missionary Works: A Critical Study

Research Supervisor: Ven. Prof. Raluwe Padmasiri

Name: Ven. Saw Ma Na

Research Topic: Mental Problems Associated with Aging: Surmounting through Cittānupassanā

Research Supervisor: Dr. Rathnasiri Rathnayaka

Name: Ven. Indavudha

Research Topic: A Critical Study of Buddhist Life Cycle Rituals in Myanmar

Research Supervisor: Dr. Iromi Ariyarathne

Name: Ven. Labha

Research Topic: A Historical Analysis of the Role of Buddhist Saṅgha During the Colonial Period (1885-1948 AD) in Myanmar

Research Supervisor: Dr. Iromi Ariyarathne