Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka

International Conference on Religious Tolerance &

Harmony
Accepted Abstract List
Presenter
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Mr. R.D. Aruna Shantha

Mr. A.M.J.S. Gunasekara

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Ms. Dilini Ariyawansa

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Dr. Wasantha
Priyadarshana

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Ms. H.E.N. Priyadarshani

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Ms. A.J.M.C.J Wathsala

Karunasena
Ms. Chalitha
Wijewardhana
Ven. Aparekke
Sirisudhamma
Ven. Pitathalawe
Wimalasara
Ms. Sumudu Niragie
Seneviratne
Ms. J.M. Buddika Kumari
Jayasekera
Mr. Abeyweera G.H.,
P.H.T. Kumara

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Ven. Yodhakandiye
Ariyawansa
Ms. D.M.S. Lakmali
Mr. H.N.D. Gamalath
Mr. Sarath
Chandrasekara

Ms. Nishadini Peries

Topic
Physical religious heritage interpretation process for the
harmony of post war period
(A Case study about Trincommale within Sri Lankan
context)
An Examination on Using Multi-Religious Concepts in
Sinhalese Poetry (Based on 'Prabuddha' by Mahagama
Sekara)
Spiritualty as a Healing Process
(With Special Reference to Islam, Christian and Buddhist
Teachings)
An Analytical Study on the Subject of Utilization of
Conflict Resolution
for Inter- religion Peaceful Coexistence
Current Religious Reconciliation Status of Political
Structure in Sri Lanka
Religion and Conflict Resolution
The Root-cause of Arising Conflicts: A Buddhist
Perspective

A Study of Sinhala Catholic Literature Enriched by

Sinhala Buddhist Literature
Religion, Peace, and Non-violence: the Role of Sangha in
Promoting Non-violence.
Promoting pluralistic religious environment enriching
religious diversity in establishing social harmony in Sri
Lankan context
Utility of Religions to Conquer Challenges of Young
People; a Comparative Study
Religion And Globalization
Protection Of Religious Diversity Through The
Constitution Of Sri Lanka
Sub Theme
Religion and Conflict Resolution
ABSTRACT
Topic: Buddhist Soft Skills
Applying Religious Interpretation on Social Responsibility
to Build up Inter-religious Integrity.
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Ven. Omalpe Somananda

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Miss Nuwanthi Poornima

Dissanayaka
Dr. Buddhini Wijesuriya

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Prof. Tilak Kariyawasam

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Mr. Ruwan Deshapriya

Ven: Moragaswewe
Vijitha

Ven. Dr. Bakamoone

Indaratana

Role of Social Work in Building ethnic harmony through

religions practice
Critical examination on how religion influences the law;
conflict resolution
Religion towards human integration: some conclusions
from Sri Lankan experience
(The Great Khan Mongka)
Buddhism & Inter Religious Faiths (Religious Tolerance)
Buddhism is like the palm of the hand, the other
religions being the fingers.
Religion and Conflict Resolution
Title:- Religious Minister- Family Member and Conflict
Resolution
Relevance and importance of application of Buddhist
counseling principles in Conflict Resolution
Sub-Theme: Religion and Peace
Abstract :
A Glimpse of Peace in Vedic Literature: Selected Hymns
Interfaith And Intrafaith Tolerance A Religious Ethic In
A Secular World
A Holistic Buddhist Approach to Resolution of Multidimensional Conflicts
Role of the Buddhist Monks during the Battle 1818 as a
Symbol of Independence
Analyze the expansion of Buddhist view on conflict
resolution in Industrial Disputes Act No.43 of 1950 in Sri
Lanka
Analysis of factors affecting to build a successful family
life within the framework of Religious Diversity
Sub-theme: Religion and Humanity
Religion and Humanity A Japanese Experience: A
Review of the Influence of Buddhism on Social and
Human Values in Modern Japan

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Mr. Rasika Abeysinghe

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Ms. M.A.S. Malithi

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Mr. K.M.B.N. Konara

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Mr. Daya Dissanayake

A critical analysis of ancient Sinhalese textbooks

obstructing interfaith tolerance in 19th century colonial
Sri Lanka
With special reference to Heladiw Rajaniya (The History
of Ceylon) and Lanka Wistraya (Geography of Ceylon),
1853
Nature worship for tolerance and harmony

Dr. Tahira Basharat

Sub-theme: Religion and Peace

Dr. Ida Bagus Putu

Religion, Culture, and Conflict Resolution: An Eastern

Dr. R. M. Rathnasiri
Mr. H.M.S.B. Herath
Mr. P.R.S.M. Peramune

Ven. Dr. Deniyaye

Pannaloka
Buddharakkhita Thero

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Suamba
Vibha mishra

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Abstract : Religion & Globalization

Mr. Phyu Mar Lwin

The Common Ground for Interfaith and Intrafaith

Mr. Bakaki Andrew

The Role of Religion in Leadership for Conflict Resolution

and Peace-building
A Study of Peace in Early Buddhism

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Mr. Dilbhadra Maharjan

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Mr. Ritesh P. Ovhal

Ms. Lalita Suthar

Ven. Yaofa
Mr. Sristi Bhattarai
Professor Vijay Kumar
Singh

Abstract for ICRTH 2015

Panel Six : Religion and Globalization
Title of the paper:
Buddhist Ecosystem in Jataka Tales
The Significance of
Buddhist Psychology to Interfaith and Interfaith
Tolerance
Conflicts within the religion itself
The Humanity of God and the Divinity of Man: Religion
and Human Community in Devkota and Tagore
Cultivation of Compassion in Buddhism as per
Dhammapada: The prerequisite for peace

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Mrs. Malee Praison

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Ven. Yuande shih

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Mr. Keshab Sigdel

Essay Title: Diversity of Religious Movements in

Theravada Buddhism in the Context of Globalization
A Study Of Faith Based Peacemaking Organizations,
Their
Textual Foundation, And The Buddhist Response
Buddhist Contribution to Global Peace
With Special Reference to Religious Harmony
The Rising Hindu Fundamentalism (Hindutva) and the
Future of Indias Diversity and Democracy in a
Globalised Era
Religion and Peace: A Political Perspective

Dr. Binodini Das

Unity In Diversity: A Study On Religious Life Of India

Mr. Yonten Gyeltshen

Religious Tolerance and Harmony (Religion and Peace)

Ven. Ashin Nyanavara

(Myanmar Monk)
Mr. Chandan Kumar

World Peace and its Solution: A Buddhist Approach

Mr. Weston Elliot

Strickler

Dr Kirtiraj D C

Dr. Noor Zaheer

Dr Sanjay Garg
Prof. Lee, Kyoung Hee

Relevance of Buddha teachings providing a viable

solution towards conflict resolution
Religion And Conflict Resolution
Believing Panchshil ; Outwitting Terror
Religious Tolerance and Harmony in the writings of
Nazeer Akbarabadi (1735-1830) The Sufi Poet of Agra
The Buddhist Tolerance As A Requirement For Interfaith
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Dr. Arvind Kumar Singh

Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Shakya
Mr. M. Shihar Hassan
(M.H.M. Shihar),
Mr. Muhammed Haniff
Abdul Razak
Mr. Shahul H. Hasbullah,

Tolerance and Peace the essence of Buddhism

Mr. Amjad Saleem

Understanding Principles And Community Practices

Related To Non - Violence And Conflict Resolution From
An Islamic Tradition
Role of Multicultural events to promote peace for coexistence among the Sri Lankan university students:
Special reference to South Eastern University of Sri
Lanka
Adopting religious commonalities for peace and
reconciliation: NEIFRs post-war experience

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Mr. Munas.MHA

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Ven.Welimuwapathane
Piyarathana Thero,
Dr.M.A.Mohamed
Saleem,
Mrs. Mekala
Sivakumaran

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Dialogue
BrahmavihRa And Humanism: A Buddhist Approach

Mr. Habeebullah

Miss. M. F. Fasriya

Religious Intolerance - The Crumbling of Civilizations

Sub Theme: Religious Diversity
Religious Co-Existence In Eastern Sri Lanka

A study of how Manimeklai logically presents the

doctrine of Buddha
and promotes social harmony

Mr. S. Padmanaban,

Post War Buddhist-Muslim Ethnic Conflict and The

Necessity of Religious Tolerance
Saiva Religion life Reflected from Kiranagame

Ven. Sasana Rathana

The precarious of Human beings without Religion

Ms. W. Ishankha Malsiri

Cultural Absorption; A Practical Way to Prevent Religious

and Cultural Conflicts
Religion And Conflict Resolution

Mr. Manthila Fernando

Dr. Ashoka Welitota
Ven. Aththaragoda
Piyadhamma,

(Sub-theme: Religion and conflict Resolution)

Sandihirga: The Mainspring of Conflicts
A Study On The Impact Of Face Book On Religious
Conflicts In Sri Lanka

Ven. Kalundewe
Chandawimala,
Ven. Huynh Kim Lan

Developing Harmony Between Different Religions

Mr. D.L. I.H.K. Peiris.

Dr. Hafiza Shahida

Religious Reflections in Sport: With Special Reference to

Buddhism and Olympic Value
Islamic Concept of Marital Conflict Resolution
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Perveen,.
Mr. M.I.M. Thowfeek

Understanding Religious Tolerance in Islamic Perspective

Doctor of Urdu
Mukhayyo
Abdurakhmonova
Ven. Karagaswewe
Wajira
Ms. Ranjani Malawi
Pathirana

Religious tolerance and national solidarity are the

guarantee of development

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Rev. Miriswaththe
Wimalagnana
Rev. Raluwe Padmasiri

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Ven. Keenathumulle
Chulawansa

Christian Charity- A model for Theistic Religions to

Extend Universal Brotherhood
Need for addressing Conflicting religious teachings
instead of surface dialogues for a long - lasting religious
harmony
The Teachings Found in Religious Texts against Creating
Inter Religious Harmony

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This alone is True, All else is False: How Dogmatic

Religious Views impact on the Society?
Topic The Buddhist aspect; Caste system and peaceful
society. (With reference to the Aggaa Sutta)