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Annual Report and Accounts of The Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | Annual Report 2018 Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka Our Vision TO BE THE PROMINENT INSTITUTION AMONG ALL HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THERAVADA BUDDHISM IN ASIA Our Mission TO PRODUCE A GROUP OF BUDDHIST MONKS WITH THERAVADA TRADITIONS HAVING COMPARATIVE UNDERSTANDING OF BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY GAINED THROUGH EASTERN AND WESTERN LANGUAGES ENDOWED WITH THE ASPECT OF DHAMMA AND PRACTICAL WISDOM. i Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | Annual Report 2018 Main Objects The objects of this university has been depicted as follows since the beginning of this university. 1. To train Bhikku students in accordance with the teachings of the Lord Buddha. 2. To promote training and research in Buddhist meditation among Bhikku students of the University. 3. To train Bhikku students for the propagation of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka and abroad. 4. To encourage the study of, and research in Buddhism. 5. To promote Buddhist culture and values. 6. To do any other thing connected with or incidental to any the objects aforesaid. ii Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | Annual Report 2018 Venerable Vice Chancellor's Review. Bhikku education is the leading role of Buddhist education tradition in Sri Lanka. Origination of Buddasrawaka Dhammapeetaya is a commendable effort taken towards the continuation of Buddhist Education following Bhikku education system initiated at Mahamewnawa garden at Anuradhapura subsequent to the arrival of Mihindu Maha Rahath Thero in the distant past. This institute was established as Buddasrawaka Dhammapeetaya by the act No. 26 of 1996. Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka was established by the provisions granted by the act No. 15 of 2012 and this is the only University in South Asia dedicated only for Bhikku. This University has been constructed from 2007 at a 30 acre picturesque landscape beyond Malwathuoya with all facilities with the intention of converting this to focal point of the Buddhist Education in Sri Lanka. This University comprises of Two Faculties and Four Study Departments under each faculty. Degree programmes are conducted according to the teachings of Lord Buddha in order to fulfil local and foreign student's needs. It should be specially mentioned that degree courses have been designed to be able to follow by every graduate. This university is newly constructed at picturesque landscape beyond Malwathuoya within the limits of Anuradhapura Sacred city in order to becoming a centre of Buddhist education in Sri Lanka. Total Capital approved by the government is Rs. 2200 million. Rs. 1600 million has been already spent and actions has been taken to acquire lands and necessary infrastructure facilities. The amount spent for this purpose is 161 million. Proposed two storied dining hall which accompanies 500 Bhikku students was completed in 2018. Even though, at present the number of Bhiksu are decreasing in the country. 148 Students were recruited in 2018 and it's a 13% growth comparing to year 2017. Accordingly, nearly 500 Bhikku undergraduates are learning in the country. This University tries to create a friendly cultural and ethical atmosphere for Buddhist Monks through providing necessary hostel facilities. Accordingly the hostel system of this University is being managed well to provide hostel facilities to the students in the year 2018. Total number of Bhikku students registered in the Unit of Post Graduate, External degrees and extension courses implemented by this University in order to give opportunity to lay and Bhikku students are interested to get education not only in the Northern Central Province but also in other provinces in addition to Bhikku students selected for external courses in 616. It's a growth of 95% comparing to the previous year. Internal Quality Assurance Unit of this University is being operated to strengthen and make efficient the Academic and Administration works of this University. This Unit is established under the provisions of University Grants commission Circular no. 04/2015 issued on 05.05.2015. The Researches, Innovations and Publications done in the year 2018 is 143. Monthly research development workshops were conducted to uplift the quality of the researchers and researches. iii Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | Annual Report 2018 In this context more attention was drawn in this year to enhance the facilities such as human resources, library facilities, computer laboratory facilities and welfare. In addition to this most of the student requirements were satisfied with the instructions of the Council of the University. No student protests were taken place during this period. Therefore students were able to concentrate on their studies. Many activities included to action plan was able to achieve within the year 2018. I believe that the current rapid development in the university would lead to provide an exceptional service to the Buddhism in this country as well as overseas. Professor Reverent Waradiwela Wijayasumana Nayaka Thero, Mahopadhyaya Thero. iv Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | Annual Report 2018 Content Vision ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i Mission ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i Objects of the University ----------------------------------------------------------------- ii Review of the Venerable Vice Chancellor ----------------------------------------- iii-iv 1' Supreme Council. Council & Senate 1'1 Supreme Council- 2018 ------------------------------------------------------ 1 1'2 Council - 2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2 1'3 Senate - 2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3 1'4 Meetings - 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------- 4 2' Organization Structure - Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. -------------------- 5 3' Student Services 3'1 Enrolments to First Degree Programmes ----------------------------------- 8 3'2 Enrolments to Degree Courses --------------------------------------------- 9 3'3 Student Monks and Staff ----------------------------------------------------- 9 3'4 Statistics on Degree passes ------------------------------------------------ 9-10 3'5 Hostel Facilities --------------------------------------------------------------- 10 3'6 Scholarships ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10-11 3'7 Details on External Courses ------------------------------------------------- 11 4' Human Resources 4'1 Academic Staff ------------------------------------------------------------ 14-15 4'2 Non - Academic Staff ----------------------------------------------------- 15-17 5' Research and Development 5'1 Research, Innovations & Publications ----------------------------------- 20-37 5'2 Programmes, Seminars and Workshops ----------------------------------- 38 6' Performance of Library 6'1 Library Resources ----------------------------------------------------------- 40 6'2 References and Memberships --------------------------------------------- 40 6'3 Issued Books ---------------------------------------------------------------- 40 6'4 Income of the Library ------------------------------------------------------ 40 7' Finances and Auditing - 2018 7'1 Details on Recurrent Expenditures ------------------------------------------ 42 7'2 Details on Capital Expenditures --------------------------------------------- 42 7'3 Details on Projects (Local/International funded) -------------------------- 42 7'4 Details on expenditure of Projects (Local/International funded) --------- 42 7'5 Details on Infrastructure Facilities ------------------------------------------ 43 7'6 Details on Financial Performance (Expenditure) -------------------------- 43 7'7 Details on Financial Performance (Income Earned) ----------------------- 43 7'8 Financial Performance ------------------------------------------------------- 43 7'9 Statuary Report on Annual Financial Statements ---------------------- 44-45 7'10 Statement of Financial Position as at 31.12.2018 -------------------------- 46 7'11 Financial Performance Report ----------------------------------------------- 47 7'12 Statement of Cash Flow ------------------------------------------------------ 48 7'13 Appropriation Account Report ---------------------------------------------- 49 7'14 Changes of Equity Report --------------------------------------------------- 50 7'15 Account Notes to Financial Position Report ---------------------------- 51-52 7'16 Future Expectations Report Based on Sustainable Development------ 53-54 7'17 Auditor General's Report ------------------------------------------------- 55-59 7'18 Reply to Auditor General's Report -------------------------------------- 60-66 v Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | Annual Report 2018 1. Supreme Council, Council & Senate. 1.1 Supreme Council - 2018 Maha Mahopadhyaya Thero - Chairman Mahanayaka Thero of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most venerable Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thero Mahopadhyaya Thero Professor Venerable Kanattegoda Saddharatana Thero (Acting Vice Chancellor) Official Members Mahanayaka Thero of the Malwathu Vihara Chapter of the Syamopali Mahanikaya Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thero. Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiri Vihara Chapter of the Syamopali Mahanikaya Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagngnananda Gnanarathanabhinandana Thero. Mahanayaka Thero of the Sri Lanka Ramangna Maha Nikaya Most Venerable Aggamahapanditha Napana Pemasiri Thero. Chief Incumbent of the
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