http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/24 2026-01-07T05:58:41Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/4686 An Analytical Study on the Subject of Utilization of Conflict Resolution for Inter- religion Peaceful Co-existence Priyadarshani, H.E.N. Pdf is attached 2015-04-22T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/4684 Irrigation Practices and Norms in Sri Lanka by the 5th Century CE: A Survey based on the Samantapasadika Jayawardana, C.; Wijithadhamma, M. One of the key elements of water heritage in Sri Lanka is the ancient water related infrastructure, generally referred to as the ‘ancient irrigation system ’. The present studies on this system began in the colonial era, especially during the Dutch and later British times. That encounter was not limited to reviewing the existing situation, but attempted to restore it to the original function of the ancient system. In the absence of clear evidence, to identify the original function, colonial designers began to conceptualise a new system with inputs for their own “colonial” knowledge. This paper attempts to resurrect the norms and practices of the ancient system, not based on the colonial interpretations but based on the 5th century Buddhist commentarial work, the Samantapasadika. Its validity as a source in this endeavour will be discussed in the study. As the Samantapasadika was based on previous Sinhala commentaries (Sihalat t hakatha), the contents of which may cover a period, at least from the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE. The irrigation related contents as depicted there, are discussed under four key elements, (1) Physical (hydraulic infrastructure, water sources, flows, applications), (2) Agroproductive (soils, crops, technology, capitol, labour, knowledge, skills), (3) Organizational (human organization to govern, operate and sustain the system) and (4) Normative (rules and rights, and obligation related to access). 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3596 Pali Grammatical Scholarship as a Dialogic Mechanism Wijithadhamma, M. Attached. 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3595 Pali Gnatha Samiti (PTS) ca Pacchimadese Theravada-Buddhadhammafica; Sirilankaya saha Pali Gantha Samitiya Sambandho: Punaravalokanamekam Wijithadhamma, M. Attached. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z