Most Ven. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thero
The Venerable, Professor Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thero for many years, been involved with interreligious harmony in Sri Lanka, in particular with regard to easing ethnic tensions in the country. Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thero was the deputy incumbent of Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya and the president of the Bellanwila Community Development Foundation. He also served as the Deputy Chief (Anunayaka) of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dhamma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Syamopali Maha Nikaya.
Wimalarathana Thero obtained a Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D) in 1980 from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom. He was the Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura and also held the position of Professor, associate professor, lecturer and visiting lecturer, respectively, at the University. The Thero was also a visiting Professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies University of London, United Kingdom.
Wimalarathana Thero obtained a Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D) in 1980 from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom. He was the Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura and also held the position of Professor, associate professor, lecturer and visiting lecturer, respectively, at the University. The Thero was also a visiting Professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies University of London, United Kingdom.