Concept of Nibbana in Buddhism | By Ven. Dr. Manakada Khemananda

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Special Dhamma Talk Series – Week 22

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Week 22 | September 18, 2022

Special Dhamma Talk Series | Week 22

Topic: Concept of Nibbana in Buddhism

Speaker: Ven. Dr. Manakada Khemananda

Day: Sunday, September 18, 2022

Time: PST 7:30 AM | EST 10:30 PM | China Time & SST: 12:30 PM | IST: 9:30 PM | ICT & WIB: 11:00 PM

Medium: English

Host: Poonam Sood

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Venerable Dr. Manakada Khemananda

Education Qualifications:

PhD, in Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Bangkok, (Title: A Critical Study of Jinavamsadipa), 2011.

Master of Arts (Buddhist Studies)  Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.

Bachelor of Arts (Pali, Special, First Class Honors) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2002.

Master of Arts (Sanskrit) Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, 1998.

Oriental Final Examination (Royal Pundit), Oriental Language Society, 1996.

(Subjects: Pali, Sanskrit & Sinhala)

Oriental Intermediate Exam, Oriental Language Society, 1995.

Subjects; Pali, Sanskrit & Sinhala.

Oriental Preliminary Exam, Oriental Language Society, 1994.

Subjects; Pali, Sanskrit & Sinhala.

Other Qualifications:

Teaching at University of the East from 2018 to 2020.

Working as a temporary lecturer in Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University since 2010 up to 2014. 

Working as a researcher in Tipitaka Project of Wat Phra Dhammakaya since 2010 to 2011.

Teaching of Sangaraja Pirivena (School for monks) as a teacher for Pali, Sanskrit, and Sinhalese & English since 1997-2005.

As a Temporary Lecturer in Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies of University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka since 2003-2005. 

Awards and Scholarships

*       Woodward Prize for Pali (Greatest Competence) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2002.

*       Shri Shaddharama Pirivena Prize for Pali & Buddhist Studies (Pali) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2002.

*       University Scholarship, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2002.

*       Mudliar Waidyasekara Price For Pali, University of Peradeniya, 1999.

*       Morantudawe Sri Dhammananda Scholarship For Buddhist Monks and Dasasilmatas, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1999.

*       Murugeswara Thambiah Memorial Prize for Sanskrit, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1999.

*       M. C. Perera Award For Buddhist Clergy, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1999. 

Academic Works.

Books:  Author:     

Buddhism and Deities (in publishing)

Henepola Guṇaratanamahātherāpadānaṃ (Pāli)

(In publishing)

A Hand Book to Speak Pali (2022) (In publishing)

Atthottarasatajayamangalagatha (Pali) (2020)

An Introduction to Fauna in the Buddhist Canon. (2017, State Literary Awarded SL)

A Hand Book to Speak Pali (2014)

Mahārāja Bhūmipālavaṃso. (Pāli) (2013)                  

Mahindavaṃso. (Pali) Colombo: Lake House, 2010.

Papers:       

How Buddhist Vinaya Rules Harness A Conservative Environment (2015 SIBA International Conference)

Sasanasobhako Buddhagosacariyo. (International Pali Conference Myanmar 2014)

The Significant of the Present Moment of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation (With Special Reference to Bhaddekarattasutta), Second International Seminar on Meditation, MCU, 2013.

The Contribution of Four Symbols in Spreading Buddhism in the World.

SIBA & MCU Jointly International Cnference, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2013.

Katham hi nama Mahasivatthero Anne Arahattabhave Thapesi. (In Pali), Second International Seminar on Meditation, MCU, 2013.

Assistance Editor, Second International Seminar on Meditation MCU, 2013.

Assistant Editor: The Document of the 4th International Buddhist Research Seminar Join with UNDV Vesak Celebration, MCU, 2012.

Eulogy Stanzas on Alma Mater, (In Pali), Subodha Felicitation, Peradeniya: Netvin Pub: 2012.

The Variety of the Humanity and Its Culmination: Buddhist Point of View.

Pali & Buddhist University Sri Lanka, Journal-2012.

Katham hi nāma Devā Buddhaṃ Payirupāsimsu? (Pali),First International Seminar on Meditation MCU, 2013.

Assistance editor, The First International Seminar on Meditation MCU, 2012.

Building a Harmonious Society; Buddhist Introspection. Symposium Volume, IABU, 2011.

Resonance of the Buddhist teaching in present environmental crisis. SIBA Journal 2011.

Some Developmental Characteristics of Dighanikaya, BRIJ, MCU, 2011.

Kim Jinavamsadipam Mahakabbam? (In Pali), 2011.

Buddhism and Globalization (Pali) The Buddhist Institute,         Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, 2010.

Buddhist Ethics and Economics, Buddhism &Ethics Symposium Volume, IABU, 2008.

Death in Tibetan Buddhism, WBSY Magazine, 2007.

Co-editor of the Felicitation of Niyangoda Sri Vijitasiri deputy prelate of Malwatta sect, 2004. (In Sinhala)

A Comparative Study of Jainism and Buddhism on Felicitation of Nalapaha Indawimala, 2004. (In Sinhala)

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Week 22 Details:

September 18, 2022 (Sunday)

Time:

7:30 am (Pacific Time)

10:30 am (Eastern Standard Time)

8:00 pm (Indian Standard Time – Sri Lanka & India)

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