International Research Symposium of UWU-2018

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    An Archeological and Religious Study of Sagama Rajamaha Vihara and Sagami Rock Inscription
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2018) Herath, H.M.M.
    This study is based on the site of the Sagama Rajamaha Vihara belonging to the Pathahewahete Divisional Secretariat Office of the Kandy District. The word "Sagama" means six Villages. It is surrounded by six villages namely Nugaliyadda, BEttawatta, Godamunna, Kapuliyadda, Haputale and Mahamedagama. Research problem of this Study is how far devotees followed by the ancient rite, ceremonies, and what were the archeological heritages depicted from the site of the Sagama Rajamaha Vihara. The data for this study was collected from a field study and the relevant books and articles related to this field. The method followed for this paper is to draw a narrative by interpreting the research findings and information included in the Sagama rock inscription. The paintings of the old vihara belong to the Gampola era. The Bo Tree which is the great significant of the heritage of this temple. It is mentioned that forty-five acres of the Village of Haputale have been offered to the Sagama Vihara by two soldiers namely Alakeswara and Devamantri of the six Bhuvanekabahu, king of the Gampola Kingdom. There is an annual rite called Budumagula' which is the great offering to the Bo tree. In this Study, Archeological heritage and religious background could be identified from the Sagama Rajamaha Vihara premise and rock inscription established in the village of Nugaliyadda.
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    Emotional Intelligence in Buddhism
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2018) Peiris, H.R.N.
    When it comes to human development, modern world is now focusing on four intelligences of the individual, namely: Physical Intelligence (PQ), Mental Intelligence (IQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Spiritual Intelligence (SQ). However, this is not a new concept as all these four areas have been thoroughly discussed in Buddhist teachings. Buddhist concept of Emotional Intelligence is go beyond this interpretation as it discusses the root causes, need of managing, and the way of managing emotions in detail. Purpose of this research is to identify the Buddhist approach on Emotional Intelligence. Documentary study is the method of data collecting and content analysis is used for data analyzing in this research. Base of all emotions generated in human mind is based on three basic mental components of the person: Raga (passion), Dosa (hate), Moha (delusion). These mental components have negative effects on individual and the society, if they are not managed. Buddhist teachings analyse the three basic mental components according to its nature: whether it is easy to overcome or not, thought processes create by the mental component: how the individual think according to the each mental component, and how to overcome these mental components: which method should be used to overcome, and the outcome of the act: if individual stay with each mentality what will he will gain. When it comes to outcome, it is clearly explain what are the negative outcomes individual will gain if he/she stay with that mentality. And also what are the benefits one can gain by overcoming the three mental components. As the actions related to these three mental components are directly related to other members of the society, it also guide the individual to deal with other members of the society without creating negative thoughts. Therefore, it is clear that emotional intelligence in Buddhism guide the individual to become more self-friendly and social friendly person.
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    Mindfulness, Perception and Wisdom
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2018) Herath, H.M.M.
    Mindfulness (Sati) means calling back to mind, remembering and entering into and plunging down into objects of thought. It also means awareness or skillful attentiveness. The objective of this research is to examine the interrelationship among three terms of Buddhist teachings and this research based on literature review. Sati is a natural presence of mind. It stands near and hence serves and guards the mind. Sati calls to mind. That is, it remembers things in association with other things or in relationship to things and thus tends to know their value and widen the view. Sampajanna is another term founded closed to teaching of mindfulness. It means clarity of consciousness and clear comprehension. In this context, it is clear that the function of mindfulness is to bring one's mind to the present moment; it therefore be able to realize the world as it is and others' minds and thoughts accurately. Perception (Sanna) is another term examined with reference to the function of mindfulness. If in repeated perception of an object, these marks are recognized. According to research findings, the perception which perceives the qualities of the object is based on mindfulness. It leads to build the healthy life mentally and physically. Strong perceptions based on mindfulness. Wisdom, therefore, develops through the development of practicing mindfulness in Buddhism. So the practice of mindfulness will contribute to both the analytical knowledge and the arising of wisdom.