Ms. Dr. M.A.C. Munasinghe Designation: Senior Lecturer Department: Department of Buddhist Culture Mobile No:  +94-71-2-604576 Email: munasinghechandrani@gmail.com

Academic Qualification 

PhD, M.S.Sc., M.A., B.A.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2015, Buddhist &Pali University of Sri Lanka— Investigating the Religious and Social Service of the Chinese Nuns in Regularized Reconstruction of the Modern Dasasil Mata Organization (Sinhala medium)

Master of Social Sciences (M.S.Sc.), 2007, Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Master of Arts (with a Distinction), 1997, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Arts (Hons, with a First Class), 1995, Department of  Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Academic Experience

• 2013 – Current position: Senior Lecturer I, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2007- Senior Lecturer II, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 1997 – 2007: Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 1996 – 1997:  Visiting Lecturer, Vidyaloka Pirivena (A branch), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 1996 – 1997: Temporary Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
• Lecturer - 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Visiting Lecturer – 2016- 2018 Center for Bachelor of Arts, Pali and Buddhist Studies Unit, University of Colombo
• Lecturer - 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Jayawardhanapura
• Lecturer - 2012, Bachelor of Arts, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Lanka
• Visiting Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2010, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2011, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer –1997 – Up to now, Center for Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• The Second Place in the Evaluation of Best Publications, 2016, Buddhist and Platonist Political Thought (in Sinhala), Sāhitya Saṃkathana Program, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• The Third Place in the Evaluation of Best Publications, 2016, The History of Philosophical Politics in Greece (in Sinhala), Sāhitya Saṃkathana Program, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• The Third Place in the Evaluation of Best Presentations in Professional Development Program of the Academic Staff from 1997-2016, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

 

LECTURER FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES  

• Lecturer - 2016, Master of Arts, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2016, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for PostgraduateDegrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2015, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for PostgraduateDegrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2014, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2013, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for PostgraduateDegrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2012, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for PostgraduateDegrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2011, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for PostgraduateDegrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2010, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for PostgraduateDegrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

EXAMINER 

Examiner, from 1997 up to now - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

 

EXAMINATION PAPERSETTER 

Examination Papers Set in 1997,1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017 Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

COUNSELLOR 

A member of Students' Disciplinary Board, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 2011

 

CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS  

2009 – 2017: The Chief Examiner in Paper Evaluation Board of G.C.E. (A/L) in Buddhist Culture

2009 - 2012: The Chief Examiner in Paper Re-correction Board of G.C.E. (A/L) in Buddhist Culture

FELLOWSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life time member of Union of Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka

Life time member of Alumni Association in University of Kelaniya

Life time member of Royal Asiatic Society

 

Administration

• HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT 
  
• 2007. 08. 31 – 2012.09.01:Head of the Department, Department of Buddhist Culture, Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  
• SUBJECT COORDINATOR
• 2011.10.01 – 2012.09.31:Coordinator for Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2010.10.01 – 2011.09.31: Coordinator for Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2008Coordinator for PTS Transition Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• TREASURER OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS' UNION 
  
• 2016 March – 2017 March: Treasurer of University Teachers' Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2013 March – 2014 March: Treasurer of University Teachers' Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2012 March – 2013 March: Treasurer of University Teachers' Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE
  
• 2007 – 2012, 2013-2016: A member of the Senate in Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka for Seven Years (7)
• 1997 – 2017: A member of the Faculty Board of Buddhist Studies in Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• COMMITTEE MEMBER
• 2015: A member of Syllabus Modification Committee of Bachelor of Arts (General), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2015: A member of Syllabi Renew Committee in the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2012: A member of the First National Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2012: A member of Syllabi Modification Committee for Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2011: A member in the Preparation of New Syllabi under the Credit System, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2012: A member in the Regulations Preparation Committee for Higher Degrees, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• 2008: A member of Syllabi Modification Committee in Buddhist Culture (Internal), Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Preparation of Syllabus in Cultural Studies for LLRC Recommendations and Implementation
• 2012: A member in the Higher Degrees Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

 

SUPERVION ATTHE EXAMINATIONS OF MASTER OF PHOLOSOPHY DEGREES

• Supervisor - 2014, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Supervisor - 2014, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Supervisor - 2013, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Supervisor - 2012, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Supervisor - 2010, Master of Philosophy, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

SUPERVISOIN ATTHE EXAMINATIONS OF THE POSTGRADUATE COURSES

• Supervisor - 2014, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Supervisor - 2013, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Supervisor - 2012, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Supervisor - 2010, Postgraduate Diploma, Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

LECTURER FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (EXTERIOR CURRICULUM) 

• Lecturer - 2016, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2015, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2014, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Lecturer - 2012, Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy (Special), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Research Interests 

•  Expansion of Buddhist Culture
• Buddhist Political Philosophy

International / national Seminar Presentations

• Munasinghe, M. A. C.” 2016, Buddhist Perspectives on Modern Education, paper Presented at the SLABS 6^th International Conference
  
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, The Influence of Buddhism on the Customs of the Departed Concerning China and Japan,  Professional Development   Program   of the academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, Personification of the Buddha's Compassion',Professional Development Program of the Academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012-2016, 'Human Centrism and Buddhism', Professional Development Program of the Academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012,'Bon Religion Developed through Buddhism' Professional Development   Program   of the academic Staff, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012, Culture and the Identity of Buddhist Culture, First National Conference – Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2007,Political Features appear in Early Buddhism and Platonist Philosophy' 3^rd Research Symposium, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C. 2017: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 13014  – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,  2016: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 101 – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Seminar for students followed the paper BUCU E 13014 – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Seminar for Master of Arts students -Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,  2016: Seminar for thestudents who followed the paper ‘Post Graduate Students on the paper, 'New Trends of Buddhist Culture'- Center for Postgraduate
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016: Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka- Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,  2012: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 101 – 'Pre-Buddhist History in India, Bachelor of Arts'- Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2012: Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka - Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,  2011: Seminar for the students who followed the paper BUCU E 301 on the paper East Asian Buddhist Culture- Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011: Seminar for students followed the paper BUCU E 301 – 'East Asian Buddhist Culture' Center for Postgraduate Degrees and External Examination, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  

Research & Publications

PUBLICATIONS

• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, Political Thought in Greek Philosophy: From Thales to Plato (in Sinhala),Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2016 Political Thought in India (in Sinhala) Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,Buddhist Social Institutions: Ordination, Higher Ordination; Beginning and Expansion (in Sinhala) Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2017,Expansion of Mahayana Buddhist Culture (in Sinhala)Magadhi Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Puwakpitiya.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2017, Aesthetic and Arts Depicting in Buddhist Canon (in Sinhala) Agahas Publication, Rajagiriya.

EDITIONS

• Munasinghe, M. A. C., Buddhist and Pali Studies,2015, Academic Journal, A member of the Editors' panel, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., Expansion of Buddhism and its Socialization – Selected Papers (First National Conference - Buddhist &Pali University of Sri Lanka , 2015, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., TelakaṭāhaGāthā ,2007, Edition, the member of Editors' Board, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

ARTICLES

• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,The Birth of Alcohol revealed by the Buddhist and Vedic Religious Sources (in Sinhala) Gnanagaveshi, Annual Academic Journal of Pali and Buddhist Studies Union, University of Ruhuna
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,Bon Religion in Tibet derived from Buddhism (in Sinhala) Pariyesana, Journal of PDPAS volume 1, Sri Lanka: Buddhist & Pali university of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,The Personification of Gautama Buddha's Compassion (in Sinhala) Pariyesana, Journal of PDPAS volume, Sri Lanka: Buddhist &Pali university of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2015,Indian Political Background in Pre-Vedic Period (in Sinhala) Buddhist and Pali studies, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2014,Buddhist Culture in Afghanistan (in Sinhala) Buddhist Culture in Asia
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2013,Political Background in India Contemporary to the Buddha (in Sinhala) Anupada; Commemorative Volume for Ven. Kirinde Pemasiri NayakaThera,Puwakpitiya: Publication Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2013, An Investigation on the Social Background of the Woman Mentioned in Ŕigveda (in Sinhala)   Bhāshāprabhā, Colombo: S. Godage and Brothers PVT Ltd
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2013,Contemporaneous life of Bhikkhus Revealed by the Dambadeni Council (in Sinhala) Caraṇa Academic Journal,Wijerama: University of  Sri Jayawardhanapura
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2013Buddhist Teachings on Ideal State Administration; A study in reference to Cakkavatti Sīhanāda Sutta(in Sinhala) Vibhāvinī Academic Journal.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C.,2012,Administrative System in Indo Valley Civilization (in Sinhala) Caraṇa Academic Journal,Wijerama: University of Jayawardhanapura
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011, Study of Buddhist Social Institutions (in Sinhala) preface, Ven. Panahaduwe Yasassi
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011,Practical Significance of Buddhist Social Institutions (in Sinhala) Commemorative Volume for Sambuddhajayanti, Borella: The Educational Publication Department of printing
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2011,The Contribution of the King Kaniṡka in the Development of Buddhist Arts (in Sinhala) Chāprabhā, the Commemorial Volume of Prof. Chadra Wikramagamage
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2009,The Contribution Given by the King Kaniṡka for the Progress of Buddhist Culture (in Sinhala) Abhimānī, University of Ruhuna
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2008,Administrative Principles Appear in the Community of Ideal Sangha (in Sinhala) Paṭipadā, 66^th Commemorative Academic Journal for Higher Ordination Ceremony
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., The Custom of Worshiping the Departed and Bon Ceremony (in Sinhala) (2007) Commemorative Volume, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,'The Buddhist Attitude on Song and Music' (in Sinhala) Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC) (Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume I, Issue I, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka 
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,'An Investigation on the Buddhist Culture in Polonnaruwa Period and its Significances' (in Sinhala) Journal of Buddhist studies and Humanities (Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume I, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka  
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016,'The Influence of Mahayana Buddhism on Arts; a Study Concerning theRegion of Middle and East Countries' (in Sinhala) Journal of Buddhist Culture (JBC) (Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume 1, Issue II
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2017,'Human Centrism and Buddhism' Volume II, Vidyodaya Pirivena, Maradana.
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2016, 'The Special Characteristics of the Ordination; an Investigation with reference to Mahākhandhaka in Mahāvaggapāli' Journal of Pali (Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal) Volume 1, Issue II, Sri Lanka: Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2014, Daham Sarasaviya Diploma Course in Buddhism, Sri Lanka: Department of Buddhist Affairs

OTHER RESEARCH

• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2015,Investigating the Religious and Social Service of the Chinese Nuns in Regularized Reconstruction of the Modern Dasasil Mata Organization (Sinhala medium)
• Munasinghe, M. A. C., 2007,Buddhist and Platonic Political Thought (in Sinhala)(2012) Magadhi Pali and Buddhist Studies