Qualifications (PhD/MPhil/MSSc/MA/BA Hons/Higher Diploma/Diploma) including Subjects

BA Hons in Philosophy(Peradeniya), MPhil in Philosophy(Peradeniya)

PGD in Writership and Communication (Sri Jayawardhanapura), Diploma in Counselling(Sri Jayawardhanapura), Diploma in Photography(National Photographic Art Society), Diploma in Drama and Theater ( Tour Hall Theater Foundation), Diploma in Buddhism( Buddhist and Pali University)

Profile Statement 

Sanjeewani Rupasinghe is a philosopher and orientalist with specific interests in Mahayana Buddhism, Taoism, Aesthetics, Jainism, Feminism and Pre-Socratic Philosophy. She is currently Senior Lecturer of Philosophy in the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Expertise Fields/ Research Interest

Feminism, Mahayana Buddhism, Taoism, Aesthetics, Jainism, Pre-Socratic Philosophy 

Publications

National

Books and Journals

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani, (2021).  Chinese Philosophy, Author Publication- (In Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani, (2021).  Nodutu Thurakin Pemini Suwandak(Newspaper Column collection), Sayura publication, Homagama. (In Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani, (2020). Training Module for empowering women in democratic politics in Sri Lanka, Women and Media Collective. Colombo 8

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani, (2017).  Eastern Feminist Thoughts, Author Publication- funded by Library Services Board(In Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani, (2017).  Regan (Novel, Related ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka ), Author Publication- (In Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani, Bogoda, Jayantha (2016). Prof. Gunapala Dharmasiri Felicitation Volume, Author Publication (In Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani (Chief Editor) (2011-2012).  Sarvodaya News Paper.Sarvodaya Movement. (in Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani (Chief Editor) (2011- 2015).  Nivedini Gender Research Journal, Women’s Education and Research Centre. (in Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani (Chief Editor) (2009).  Hand Book on Against Gender Based Violence, Women’s Education and Research Centre. (in Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani (Sub editor) (2009-2010).  Nivedini Gender Research Journal. Women’s Education and Research Centre. (in Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani (2008).  Mahagama Sekara as a Peoples’ Leader.  Author Publication. (in Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani (Chief Editor) (2001-2004).  Mahoghaya Philosophical Periodical. Society of Philosophy and Psychology, University of Peradeniya. (in Sinhalese)

Rupasinghe, Sanjeewani (2010).  Sakuna Rasi (poetry)Sarvodaya Vishvalekha Publications, Rathmalana.

Journal Articles

Cosmology of Avathamsaka suthra- Pravachana-Buddha sravaka Bhikku university Research journal 2009

Political philosophy in between end of Greek period and  beginning of modern  period- Rathnaprabha 2013

Bertrand Russell’s Contribution for Contemporary Analytic Philosophy, Subhashithodaya 1013

Problems of Upanishad Philosophy, Samarchana, 2014

Jain non-violence theory is a paradox, Sudhakara, 2014

Infinity: as a Philosophical Problem, Prof. Kulasena Vidanagamage Felicitation Volume, Published by Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya -2015

Awathamsaka Sutra:  As the way of Buddhahood, Prof. Gunapala Dharmasiri Felicitation Volume, 2016

Rathnakoota Sutra:  As the pillar lifting up edifice of Mahayana, Prof. Gunapala Dharmasiri Felicitation Volume, 2016

A study of Hua-Yen traditionas the climax of Eastern Ecology, Prof. Gunapala Dharmasiri Felicitation Volume, 2016

A study of philosophical trends in Buddhist era: with special reference to Teeka litreture, Teeka Adyana, 2017

A study of connection between action and reaction: with special reference to life story of Vellupillai Prabhakaran , Upeksha, 2017

A Critical Analysis of The Genesis of Female Ordination and The Eight –fold Ethical Codes. Wesak International Journal, 2017

An analysis of western and Eastern ideologies representing through paintings; with Special reference to paintings in Renascence period and Chinese traditional paintings- Annual Research Journal- Visual and Performing Arts University, 2017

A Study of Media influence for  Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka : with special reference to TV media, Vishakshana-2017

Nature and scope of Philosophy- Pasadika- 2017

The problem of fatherhood in Western philosophy: with special reference to Thales and Rene Descartes, Daarshanika Lipi, University of Kelaniya, 2018

Greek Influence to medieval Philosophy, Chinthna Dhara, Annual redearch Journal of Department of Philosophy, university of Sri jayawardhana pura, 2019

Beating God: A Case Study of the Alternative God Worship, Naganada Buddhist University research Journal, 2020

Conference Papers

5th Annual Research Conference on the Humanities and Social Sciences - Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka-2012

Title of paper presentation- An Examination of Problem of “Alayavignnana”

1st Annual Research Conference -Buddhist and Pali University- Homagama-2013

Title of paper presentation- “An Examination of Logical theories of “Kathawaththukatha"

Staff Development Programme presentation in Buddhist and pali University of Sri Lanka-2013

Title of paper presentation- “A study of courses of arising modern science in Europe and history of Indian Science”

National Conference 2013; New Buddhist Trends and Empowering of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka in Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka

Title of paper presentation- “A Comparative study of male hood and female hood in Early Buddhism and Ying and Yang concept in Chinese Philosophy

National Conference 2014; New Buddhist Trends and Empowering of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka in Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka

Title of paper presentation- “A Study of theory of perception on Mahayana Buddhist school”

International Research Conference in Jainism- University of Kelaniya- 2016

Title of paper presentation- A Study on Feminist ideas in Jainism

Annual Research Conference on the Humanities  and Social Sciences - University of  Visual Arts and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka-2016

Title of paper presentation- “An analysis of western and Eastern ideologies representing through paintings; with Special reference to paintings in Renascence period and Chinese traditional paintings”