Mr. R.Sahayaseelan

Sahayaseelan is currently a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Religion and Social Harmony, Department of Comparative Religion and Social Harmony, Faculty of Arts and Culture, at Eastern University, Sri Lanka at the start of 2008. Sahayaseelan’s Bachelor Degree programme was in Comparative Religion and Social Harmony at Eastern University, Sri Lanka and he was later awarded M.Phil in Philosophy of Religion from the University of Jaffna. Sahayaseelan’s M.Phil research titled Final Goal in Athytha Vedhantha And Theravatha Buddhism, A Comparative study. And now reading PhD programme at  Department of Comparative Religion and Social Harmony, Eastern University,Sri Lanka.

Designation: Senior Lecturer Gr 1

Official Address: Department of Comparative Religion and Social Harmony, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Residence Address: Vivekanantha Veethi, Kommathurai East, Chenkalady, Batticaloa.

E-mail: sahayaseelanr@esn.ac.lk

Call: +94 77 377 5387 or Office :+94 65 205 2298  or  Residence : +94 65 205 4615

Educational Qualifications

• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil): 2012 – 2014
  Research Area: Philosophy
  University: University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
• B.A (Hons) Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion and Social Harmony.
  Research Area: Final Goal in Major Religious Traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam) A Comparative Study.University: Department of Comparative Religion and Social Harmony, Faculty of Arts and Culture, at Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Career History:

Responsible for carrying out teaching and research duties. Involved in the administration of General degree, Hones degree and External Degree lectures and Supervising seminars and tutorials.

1. Involved in the research and designing of new courses and materials.
2. Assessing students' course work and material.
3. Involved in the set up of exams and the marking of results.
4. Responsible for departmental administrative tasks.
5. Providing mentoring, advice and support to students on a personal level.
6. Carrying out staff appraisals.
7. Actively leading class discussions and encouraging debate.
8. Organized, implemented, and monitored programmes and assessments.

International & National Conferences

1. Sahayaseelan, R.(2011). The need and importance of interfaith dialogue in building   social relations: A Sri Lankan perspective: International Conference, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka
2. Sahayaseelan R. (2012). Final Goal in Athvaidha Vethantha and Theravatha Buddhism, A Comparative Study International Conference, University of Jaffna.
3. Sahayaseelan R. (2013). Final Goal in Athvaitha Vethantha, A Research, 3 International Conference, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
4.  Sahayaseelan R., (2013) Centenary Celebration of Thaninayagam Adigalar, University of Jaffna
5.  Sahayaseelan R. (2013). Final Goal in Buddhism, Based on Theravada Buddhism, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
6. Sahayaseelan R., (2014) "Fina  Goal in Bhagavad Gita” , 4th International Conference, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
7. Sahayaseelan.R.(2016) Annamalai University Vipulananda Yazhnul: A Study, Kawami Vipulananda Festival and Research Centre, University of the East. Sri Lanka
8. Sahayaseelan R. (2017) Saivasiththantha Pavuththa thaththuvankalukidaiyhana Thodarpukal – Philosophical Research,  Conference, University of Jaffna 2nd International Saiva Philosophy Research Conference.
9.  Sahayaseelan R., (2017) Olunkatta Mathamaattam Adippadai Manitha Urimai Meeralakum: A Research Based On Sri Lanka, Kamarajar University, India. Carta International Conference, Madurai
10. N.Vijitha, R.Sahayaseelan, (2025), A comparative study based on Mehrizi. 7th Annual Research Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University
11.  K.Amalini, R.Sahayaseelan, (2025), A comparative study based on the Vantharumulai Kannagiyamman Temple and the Thandavanveli Kanikai Mata Temple. 7th Annual Research Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University.
12. Sahayaseelan R.(2018) Contribution of major religions in environmental protection. A Say International Conference, Madurai Kamarajar University, India.
13. Sahayaseelan R., (2018). Recognition given to women by religions: A study based on Christianity and Hinduism. International Conference, Madurai Kamarajar University, India.
14. Sahayaseelan R. (2018) The importance of nature in Southeast Asian religions: A study based on Hindu and Buddhist religions. International Conference, Madurai Kamarajar University, India.
15. Sahayaseelan.R.(2019) A study on the government and social harmony as taught by Thirukkural. International Conference, Madurai Kamarajar University, India.
16. R.Sahayaseelan, (2020). Research School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, India
17. R.Sahayaseelan, (2021) Aahamam sara valipaaddumurai - A Study Inter Religions Scholars forum International Seminar, Madurai Kamaraj University, India.
18.  R.Sahayaseelan, M.M.Fainas, (2021) Hindu, Islamic festival -A Comparative Study of the Language of the Mother, 4th Annual Research Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University
19. R. Sahayaseelan, (2022),Varumail Samayaththin Selvaakku: A metaphysical study, Kausala College of Arts and Science, Ramanathapuram, Journal of Comparative Religion and Social Relations, International Symposium jointly organized by the Department of Comparative Religion and Social Relations, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
20.  R.Sahayaseelan, (2023), Philosophical Studies on Interactions between Hindu and Buddhist Religions, Kaushal College of Arts and Science, Ramanathapuram, Journal of Comparative Religion and Social Relations, International Symposium jointly organized by the Department of Comparative Religion and Social Relations, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
21.  N.Niruthika, R.Sahayaseelan, (2023) The Impact of Civilization A Comparative Study Based on Jaffna District 5th Annual Research Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University
22. V.Alagarethinam, R.Sahayaseelan (2024), Saiva Siddhanta is the philosophy of the Tamils. International Conference on Arts and Culture of Tamils (ICACT)-2024 Organized by Department of Tamil Studies, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
23. N.Niruthika, R.Sahayaseelan (2024), Nang Nam A study based on Jaffna District International Conference on Arts and Culture of Tamils ​​(ICACT)-2024 Organized by Department of Tamil Studies, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
24. A.Jeyaruby, R.Sahayaseelan (2024) The Role of Values ​​in Hinduism and Buddhism: A Comparative Study. 6th Annual Research Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University

Journal Publication :

1. R.Sahayaseelan (2024), Advaita Vedanta as the ultimate goal of a philosophical theory, Indian Journal of Tamil, India
2. R.Sahayaseelan, (2024), Jaal maavaddaththil Penappadduvarum Inthukkalin Panpaddamsankal – A Research, Kavasangal Velalar Women's College, India Suvimukhi International Tamil Journal Sri Lanka Action Council Sri Lanka. 
3. R. Sahayaseelan, V. Gunapalasingam (2025), A study of Osamaya philosophy based on the Upanishads AAIVU INTERNATIONAL TAMIL RESERCH JOURNEL (A peer reviewed quarterly journal) volume-05 January 2025.
4. R. Sahayaseelan, Mumthaj Sameem, (2025 )  Final Goal in samana Philosophy – A Research AAIVU - INTERNATIONAL TAMIL RESEARCH JOURNEL (A peer reviewed quarterly journal) volume-05 April, 2025).
5. Sahayaseelan.R.(2016). "Upanishadamaga Bhagavad Gita" A comparative study, of the faculty journal "NEITHAL" Faculty of arts and culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
6. Sahayaseelan R.(2012) Manickavasaka's expression of devotion, "Weaving"  of  the faculty journal "NEITHAL" Faculty of arts and culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Book Publication

1. Buddhism and Nibbana -Text Book (2017) Published by: Kumaran Book House, Colombo.

1. Hindu Philosophy
2. Buddhist Philosophy
3. Religious Texts
4. Multi religious social harmony 

1. Major Religious Traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam)
2. Social Harmony
3. Education and Religion
4. Fine arts and Religion
5. Philosophy of Religion
6. Selected Religious Texts
7. Scriptures Major Religions.
8. Ideology of Women and Religion
9. Religious dialogue
10. Buddhism

1. Head, Department of Comparative Religion and Social Harmony, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From August 2016 to August 2019. 
2. Coordinator for Extramural Studies, Faculty of Arts and Culture, at Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 01.04.2015 to 31.03.2017.
3. Senior Treasurer for Students Union, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 09.08.2016 to 08.08.2017.
4. Warden, Men’s Hostel, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 22.04.2015 to 21.04.2016. 
5. Warden, Men’s Hostel, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 22.04.2016 to 31.05.2016. 
6. Warden, Men’s Hostel, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. from 24.06.2016 to 23.06.2016.
7. Students Counsellor for Faculty of Arts and Culture. From 17.02.2017 to 16.02.2018. 
8. Students Counselor for Faculty of Arts and Culture. From 04.06.2014 to 03.06.2015.
9. Students Counselor for Faculty of Arts and Culture. From 04.12.2012 to 03.12.2013.
10. Member of Canteen Vigilance committee, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 16.09.2013 to 15.09.2014.
11. Chairman, Board of Survey 2016, Board No 29.
12. Member of Technical Evaluation Committee for the Canteens, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 13.10.2016.
13. Member of Technical Evaluation Committee for the Outsourcing of Cleaning, Janitorial Services, Playground & Garden Maintenance at the Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 05.10.2016.
14. Chairman for Bid opening committee for Faculty of Arts & Culture. 07.09.2016.
15.  Resource Person for Learning Material Preparation for Department of Comparative Religion and Social Harmony, Faculty of Arts   and Culture,  Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 2015
16. Member of Food & Refreshment committee for International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 2014
17. Member of Conference Dinner organizing committee for International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 2014
18. Member of Vipulananda Memorial Talk team, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 2014
19. Coordinator of Core – Courses /Ancillary and Optional Courses, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 02.06.2014 to 01.06.2015. 
20. Member of Board of Discipline, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 2016.
21. Member of Food & Refreshment committee for ARS, Faculty of Arts and Culture,  Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 2020.
22. Sports advisory board member. From 2023 to Up to now.