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  • Paintings of Ajanta and Dambulla – A Discussion of the Themes 
    Chavan, S.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The Buddhist art depict Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and other entities; notable Buddhist figures, both historical and mythical; narrative scenes from the life of Buddha, along with mandalas and other graphic aids to practice; ...
  • Problems in Combating Illicit Trafficking of Jaina & Buddhist Icons 
    Kumar, S.V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Thousands of artefacts have been stolen from cultural sites in India over the past 20 years with hardly any realistic action to curb the rampant destruction. The looting is on an industrial scale, wherein dealers and experts ...
  • Role of Buddhism and Jainism in promoting Peace and Harmony: An appraisal 
    Jain, A.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The quintessential facets where Buddhism and Jainism converge are their emphasis on peace and harmony; both interse the follower and vis-à-vis the follower with the rest of the universe. The main propagators of the two ...
  • The Role of the Bhikkus in Ancient Sri Lanka and Bhikkhu Katikavat in Inscriptions 
    Ranasinghe, S.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Some stone inscriptions of the late Anuradhapura period have been categorized as codes of disciplinary rules for the perpetuation of the Buddha Sasana. The kings, in order to protect the Buddha Sasana worked for the ...
  • Rule-Consequentialist Reading of Theravada Buddhist Ethics: Interpretative Issues 
    Pannaloka Thero, Wadinagala (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
  • A Sacred Pilgrimage Centre - Adam Peak in Sri Lanka 
    Jain, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Introduction: The most conspicuous mountain in Sri Lanka, 7352.8 ft. high is situated in 60 -48’-59” N and 800 -29’-58” E on the boundary of the central province and Sabaragamuwa ten miles (16 km.) North-East of Ratnapura. ...
  • Splitting the Jain and Buddhist Relationships in History with Reference to the Dāṭhāvaṃsa 
    Nanda, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The Dāṭhāvaṃsa, which represents the Vaṃsa literature, was written by elder Dhammakitti, who was known with the title “Rājaguru” and became a pupil of the sub-commentator elder Sāriputta. This chronicle describes the history ...
  • A Study about Leo Tolestoy’s Awareness and Influence on Buddhism 
    Dabare, P.D.C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Leo Tolestoy (1829-1910) the revolutionary writer in the 19th century Russia, who was focused on Russian Orthodox Church in Tzar Kingdom in his young age that he was aggressive against the church. Tolestoy was also interested ...
  • A study based on the Buddhist teachings towards Conflict Resolution in the Society 
    Peiris, M.J.D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    There are numerous conflicts have occurred in the world. These conflicts are different in terms of the nature of it, mainly religious, ethnic, indigenous conflicts etc. Establishing a peaceful society is the most burning ...
  • A study of Symbols of Jain Religion which captures the Spirit (According to some selected symbols in Indian Culture) 
    Yasarathna, H.B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    A symbol represents an ideaor a thing. So when person is lost and needs to find a way, he or she looks for a sing to take the correct dicision. The path of spirituality also needs signs at the initial stage to guide the ...
  • A Study on Feminist Ideas of Jainism 
    Rupasinghe, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The concept of feminism springs as a wave of philosophy cum a socio political movement in the 19th century and its breeding ground was Europe. Its ultimate aim can be phrased as an aggressive attempt to concretize for women ...
  • Survival and continuity of folk culture amidst Jain remains in Purulia district of West Bengal (India) 
    Bajpai, L.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The paper is an attempt to highlight the survival of folk traditions, rites, rituals and festivals amidst the many Jain historical remains in Purulia district of West Bengal (India). The region saw an important assimilation ...
  • Teachings on Non -violence in Jainism 
    Herath, H.M.O. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The term Non- violence is very popular in the present public debate because, people are struggling for non- violence all around the world. Non-violence is a term that most usually refers to an absence of aggression, violence ...
  • Yoga in śramaņa tradition 
    Jain, N.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Vedic and Śramaņa these are two main trends in Indian culture. Śramaņic trends covers the two main religions Jainism and Buddhism. Both have much in common in their ethical outlook and moral fervor. Etymologically Śramana ...

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