International Conference on Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Research 2023

Organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

   

About the Conference

This conference on Interdisciplinary Research aims to provide a platform for postgraduate students to share their prospective and current research with the distinguished scholars. It also promotes collaboration and integration between the diverse disciplines and the postgraduate students are encouraged to practice presenting in front of a large, interdisciplinary community to receive a constructive feedback.

Conference Tracks

  • Buddhist Philosophy and Buddhist Culture
  • Pali and Sanskrit Studies      
  • Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy     
  • Archeology    
  • Language and Literature
  • Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
  • Education and Pedagogy

Keynote Speaker


Prof.  Praneeth Abeysundara
Department of Anthropology
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Conference Committee

Chief Advisors :
Ven. Prof. MoragollagamaUparathana
Senior Lecturer Ven. Ilukewela Dhammarathana
Senior Lecturer Dr. Swarnananda Gamage
Conference Chair : Prof. Nilantha Dissanayake
Conference Secretary : Senior Lecturer Dr. Indiwaree Wickramasinghe
Conference Treasurer : Prof. Pushpamali Perera
Conference Coordinator : Lecturer Ms.Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi
Conference Assistant : Ms. Irosha Madushani

News and Highlights

International Conference on Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Research 2023 (ICPIR 2023): Uniting Diverse Academic Disciplines

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Inauguration Ceremony 
Venue: Main Auditorium
Time: 08.00 am – 10.30 am


Plenary Session 

Theme: Interdisciplinary Insights 
Venue: Main Auditorium 
Time: 10.30 am – 11.30 am 
Chair: Ven. Prof. Moragollagama Uparathana Thero 
Co-chair: Dr. E.G.I.P. Wickramasinghe 

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Parallel Sessions 
Session 01 
Time: 1 pm – 2.30 pm 
Theme: Archeology 
Venue: Main Auditorium 
Chairperson: Prof. H.M.Y.V.K. Herath 
Co-chair: Dr. Ishankha Malsiri 
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Theme: Education and Pedagogy 
Venue: Hall 01 (Library Auditorium)
Chairperson: Dr. Swarnananda Gamage  
Co-chair: Senior Lecturer, Mr. H.M.P.K. Gunasena
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Theme: Buddhist Culture 
Venue: Hall 02 (Faculty board room) 
Chairperson: Prof. Nilantha P. Dissanayake  
Co-chair: Ven. Dr. Dunukeulle Sarananda Thero  
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Theme: Language and Literature 
Venue: Hall 03 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 01) 
Chairperson: Dr. Nirosha Salwathura 
Co-chair: Senior Lecturer, Ms. Nimali Priyangika 
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Theme: English Literature 
Venue: Hall 04 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 02) 
Chairperson: Dr. Waruni Tennakoon 
Co-chair: Ms. Naduni Thebuwana 
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Theme: Buddhist Philosophy  
Venue: Hall 05 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 07) 
Chairperson: Senior Lecturer, Ven. Ilukewela Dhammarathana Thero  
Co-chair: Senior Lecturer, Ven. Dapane Chandarathana Thero  
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Theme: Language and Literature  
Venue: Hall 06 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 08) 
Chairperson: Prof. A.L.N.P. Perera  
Co-chair: Ven. Dr. Padiyathalawe Amarawansa Thero 
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Parallel Sessions
Session 02 
Time: 3pm – 4.30 pm
Theme: Buddhist Culture 
Venue: Main Auditorium 
Chairperson: Ven. Prof. Panahaduwe Yasassi Thero 
Co-chair: Ven. Dr. Omalpe Somananda Thero
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Theme: Education and Pedagogy 
Venue: Hall 01 (Library Auditorium) 
Chairperson: Dr. Nipunika Dilani 
Co-chair: Ms. Binuri Ruwanpura 
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Theme: Pali  
Venue: Hall 02 (Faculty board room) 
Chairperson: Ven. Dr. Mawathagama Pemananda Thero 
Co-chair: Ven. Dr. Kotiyagala Uparathana Thero 
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Theme: Buddhist Philosophy  
Venue: Hall 03 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 01) 
Chairperson: Ven. Prof. Pitigala Vijitha Thero  
Co-chair: Ven. Prof. Gonadeniye Pannarathana Thero 
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Theme: Language and Literature
Venue: Hall 04 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 02) 
Chairperson: Senior Lecturer, Ms. Narayanan Mallikadevi  
Co-chair: Lecturer, Ms. K. G. Kaushakie De Silva
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Theme: Language and Literature  
Venue: Hall 05 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 07)
Chairperson: Dr. Upul Priyantha Gamage  
Co-chair: Ven. Dr. Kandegama Deepawansalankara Thero 
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Theme: Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy  
Venue: Hall 06 (Faculty of Buddhist Studies - Lecturer hall 08) 
Chairperson: Ven. Chair Prof. Homagama Dhammananda Thero  
Co-chair: Senior Lecturer, Ven. Dampahala Rahula Thero 
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