Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS)
We are the organization of the academic and professional body of Sri Lankan Buddhist scholars
We are the organization of the academic and professional body of Sri Lankan Buddhist scholars
Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS) was initiated in 2003 by a group of Buddhist academics and scholars from the Sri Lankan university system and other centers of advanced Buddhist studies. They gathered at the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (PGIPBS) in Narahenpita, Colombo, following an invitation extended by Dr. Asanga Tilakaratne who held the position of senior lecturer at PGIPBS and was also the head of the Department of Buddhist Thought.
The primary objective of the association is to function as the academic and professional body of Buddhist scholars within the country while opening up memberships to Buddhist academics worldwide who are willing to be associated with Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka.
Ever since its beginning, SLABS has been serving the field of Buddhist Studies, particularly in Sri Lanka by bringing the Buddhist academics and scholars in the country and outside together in academic activities such as holding national and international seminars and conferences, conducting discussions on academic and scholarly matters and publishing academic work.
Sri Lanka as the Standard in Buddhist Academic Excellence
To be devoted to advancement, promotion and quality maintenance of the field of Buddhist studies in Sri Lanka
Emeritus Professor, Department of Buddist Studies, University of Colombo
Professor, Department of Pali and Buddist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Professor, Department of Buddist Studies, University of Colombo
Professor, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Professor, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
Scientific Assistant, Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies
Emeritus Professor, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
Emeritus Professor, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya
Emeritus Professor, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Emeritus Professor, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
Senior Lecturer, Department of Buddist Studies, University of Colombo
Professor, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya
Professor, Department of Pali and Buddist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Senior Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
Senior Lecturer, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya
Senior Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Ruhuna
Associate Professor, Department of Buddhist Culture, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Senior Lecturer, Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Studies, Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies
Lecturer, Department of Buddhist Studies, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy
Members List upto 2022 (PDF)
| Type of Membership | Required Qualifications | Membership Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Honorary Membership | Will be awarded by SLABS considering his/her distinguish contribution to the field of Buddhist Studies. | N/A |
| General Membership | Those who have obtained academic/professional qualifications such as MA(2 years)/MPhil/PhD in the field of Buddhist Studies are eligible to apply. | 10,000.00 |
| Associate Membership | Undergraduates, BA and MA(1 year) holders in the field of Buddhist Studies are eligible to apply. | 5,000.00 |
Research papers are invited from researchers and scholars for the International Conference on Buddhist Studies 2024.
Conference Theme - Survey of Buddhist Studies: Current Trends and Future Directions
Research papers related to the field of Buddhist studies are invited from researchers and scholars for the International Conference on Buddhist Studies organized by Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS), the academic and professional organization of Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka.
Asanga Tilakaratne (PhD)
Emeritus Professor, Department of Buddist Studies, University of Colombo
tasanga8[at]gmail.com
+94-716-435-966
Ven. Witharandeniye Chandasiri (PhD)
Professor, Department of Pali and Buddist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
witharandeniyech[at]sjp.ac.lk
+94-714-932-942
| Deadline of Abstracts Submission | 30th of October 2023 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 30th of November 2023 |
| Submission of Full Papers | 15th of January 2023 |
| Conference Dates | 22nd, 23rd and 24th of March 2024 |
| Local (Sri Lanka participants including foreign students who are studying in Sri Lanka) | 5,000.00 (LKR) |
| Foreign (SAARC countries) | 100 (USD) |
| Foreign (Other Countries) | 150 (USD) |
Please refer Finance Section for the payment details.
Please mention name as "slabs2024" in remark column and send the receipt to the email address: slabsconference2024@gmail.com.
Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS), Manelwatta, Bollegala, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
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| Account Holder's Name: | Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies |
| Account Number: | 086-1-001-4-1191838 |
| Bank Name: | People's Bank |
| Branch: | Thibirigasyaya |
| Bank Code: | 7186 |
| SWIFT Code: | PSBKLKLX |