`A Few Clarifications Regarding the Doctrine of Anatta’ Buddha Sravaka Sastriya Samgrahaya (Annual publication of Buddha Sravaka Dharma Pethaya), Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. 1982. pp. 103-105.
`Development and Social Justice’ The Young Buddhist. Singapore. 1982. pp. 199-203.
`Valuing Nature: How Buddhism Can Help’ Anthology of Fo Kuang Shan International Buddhist Conference. Kaoshung, Taiwan. 1990. pp. 349-355.
‘The Development of Sacred Language in the Buddhist Tradition’. Premier Colloque Etienne Lamotte. Brusselles. 1993. pp. 115-121.
`Ineffability’. Encyclopaedia of Buddhism vol. V. The Government of Sri Lanka. 1993. pp. 568-75.
`The Thesis of Religious Ineffability’. Sri Lanka Journal of Buddhist Studies vol. IV. Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo. 1994. pp. 135-49.
`Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka: Search for a Middle Position’. (Text of the Sir Baron Jayatilleke Memorial Lecture). The Sunday Time. Feb. 29, 1994.
`K. N. Jayatilleke’. Encyclopeadia of Buddhism. vol. VI, Fascicle I. The Government of Sri Lanka. 1996. pp. 37-41.
`The Lankavatarasutra’. Encyclopaedia of Buddhism. vol.VI, Fascicle 2, The Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2000.
‘Saddha: A Prerequisite of Religious Action’. Recent Researches in Buddhist Studies: Essays in Honour of Professor Y. Karunadasa. ed. Asanga Tilakaratne; Rev. K. Dhammajoti & Kapila Abhayawansa. Colombo. 1997.
`Redefining the Role of the Bhikkhu: The Challenge of the Future’ (Thames Buddhist Vihara Vesak Publication, 1998. London.)
`Authentication of the Scripture: A Study in the Theravada Hermeneutics’ Wilhelm Geiger and the Study of the History and Culture of Sri Lanka ed. Asanga Tilakaratne & Ulrich Everding. Colombo. 2000. pp.1-21.
`Karma’. Encyclopeadia of Buddhism. vol. VI. Fascicle I. The Government of Sri Lanka. 1996. pp.114-121.
`Rationale for Tolerance: A Buddhist Critique and a Reconstruction’. Dialogue. vol. XXIII. ed. Aloysius Peiris S.J. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1996. pp. 153-167.
`Buddhism on Slavery’ Dialogue. vol. XXIII. ed. Aloysius Peiris S.J. Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp.1-12.
`Dissent: theory and Practice in Buddhism. Kalana: G.S.B. Senanayaka Felicitation. ed. Prof. W.S. Karunatilake et al. Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.1996. pp.168-76.
`The Role of the Buddhist Monk in the 21st Century’. Sarasavi Sandarasa. Colombo Buddhist Theosophical Society. 1997. pp.67-75.
`Globalization: Buddhist Perspective to Economics’ Dialogue XXIV, ed. by Fr. Aloysius Pieris, Colombo, 1997. pp.53-65.
“Fifty Years of Buddhism in Sri Lanka: 1948-1998”, Dialogue XXVI, ed. Fr. Aloysius Peiris, Colombo, 1999. pp.228-247.
`Kathavatthuppakarana’. Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, vol.VI, Fascicle 2, Colombo, 2000.
` Logic’ Encyclopaedia of Buddhism vol.VI, Fascicle 3, Colombo, 2002. pp.317-29.
`Buddhist Studies and Research in Sri Lanka: 1972-1997’ in State of Buddhist Studies in the World, ed. By: Donald K. Swearer and Somparn Pornta, Bangkok: Centre for Buddhist Studies, Chulalonkorn University, Thailand. 2000. pp.33-72.
Feature book review on `Vain Debates: The Buddhist Christian Controversies of Nineteenth Century Ceylon’ by R.V. Young & G.P.V. Somaratne’. The Royal Asiatic Society Journal. Colombo. 2000.
‘Ineffability and the Buddhist Religious Experience’ in Buddha Sravaka University Journal. Anuradhapura. 1999.
“Buddhist Enlightenment and Ineffability” in Pro Dialogo, Pontificium Consilium Pro Dialogo Inter Religiones, Vatican, Rome, 1999/1. pp.17-28.
“Ethnic Crisis in Sri Lanka: The Role of Religion” in Synergizing Output of Humanitarian assistance: An Inter-Organization Awareness Raising Program, ed. Jayadeva Uyangoda, Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies, 10, Kynsey Terrace, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka. 2000.
Feature book review on Nalin Swaris’s The Buddha’s Way to Human Liberation: A Socio-Historical Approach. (Colombo.1999) Dialogue: Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2000.
Feature book review on Gunapala Dharmasiri’s The Nature of Medicine: A Critique of the Myth of Medicine. Kandy,1997. ( Sambhasha, Ministry of Education, Colombo, 2000. pp.957-972.)
‘Sangiti and Samaggi: Communal Recitation and the Unity of the Sangha’, Buddhist Studies Review, UK, vol.17 No. 2 (2000). pp.175-193.
“Is Nirvana Ineffable?” in Buddhist Studies: Essays in Honour of Professor Lily de Silva, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2002. pp.65-83.
“Buddhist non-theism: Theory and Practice” in Approaching the Dhamma: Buddhist Texts and Practices in South and Southeast Asia, ed. Ann Blackburn and Jeffrey Samuels, Pariyatti Publishers, Seattle, USA. 2003. pp.125-149.
“K.N. Jayatilleke’s Interpretation of Nirvana Revisited”, Arcana: M.H.F. Jayasuriya Felicitation Volume, Godage Brothers, Colombo, 2002. pp.169-190.
“Mysticism”, Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, The Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Vol. vii. Fascicle:1.
“Nihilism”, Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, The Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Vol.vii, fascicle 1.
“Dependent Co-origination: The Buddhist Approach to Reality” in Dialogue, New Series, Vol.xxix. 2002. pp.70-80.
“The Buddhist Doctrine of Karma as a Theory of Justice” in Buddhism in Global Perspective, vol.I, ed. by Kalpakam Sankaranarayan, Ravindra Panth: Ichijo Ogawa. Mumbai, New Delhi,2003. pp.202-217.
“The Buddha and his Sangha” in Pro Dialogo (Bulletin 113 2003/2), Pontificium Consilium pro Dialogo Inter Religiones, Rome, 2003 pp.145-160.
“Using Physical Force/Violence and Inflicting Pain as Problems in Buddhist Ethics”, published in Proceedings of seminar on Exchange of Buddhist Thought and Culture between Sri Lanka and Korea, held on 8th January, 2003.
“Pragmatism” Encyclopaedia of Buddhism.
Introduction from the point of view of the East to The Supreme Doctrine & The Realization of the Self by Herbert Benoit published by Sussex Academic Press, UK, 2004.
“On Alloysius Peiris s.j. on Inter-religious Dialogue and the Problem of Truth in Religion: A Buddhist Perspective” in Encounters with the Word: Essays to Honour Alloysius Peiris s.j. (Eds.) Robert Crusz, Marshall Fernando and Asanga Tilakaratne, Ecumenical Institute for Study and Dialogue, Colombo, 2004. pp.381-97
"Personality Differences of Arahants and the Origins of Theravada: A Study of Two Great Elders of the Theravada Tradition: Maha Kassapa and Ananda" in Dhamma-Vinaya: Essays in Honour of Professor Dhammavihari (Jotiya Dhirasekera), ed. by: Asanga Tlakaratne et al. Sri Lanka Association for Buddhist Studies, Colombo. 2005. pp.229-257.
'Enlightened Ignorance in Buddhist Philosophy of Education" in Wimala-Prabhasa: Essays in Honour of Venerable Professor Bellanwila Wimalaratana, Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, 2006. pp312-331.
“Sacca” (Truth), Encyclopaedia of Buddhism.
“The Role of Buddhist Monks in resolving the conflict” in Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka ed. By Mahinda Deegalle, Routeledge, London & New York, 2006. pp.210-225.
“Buddhist Views on Religious Conversion” in Dialogue, New Series, vols. XXXII & XXXIII, 2005-2006. pp.58-82.
“How mental health can be addressed in a gender-sensitive manner according to Buddhist philosophy”, United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Regional South Asia Head Quarters, New Delhi. 2006.
Foreword for the section on Philosophy and Epistemology in Studies in Buddhist Philosophy and Religion: Collected papers of Professor P.D. Premasiri, ed. Soorakkulame Pemaratana and Raluwe Padmasiri (Department of Pali and Buddhsit Studies, University of Peradeniya, 2006)
“Buddhism and Modernity: Between Two Buddha-Jayantis (2500-2550) and Beyond”: 2550 Buddha Jayanthi: Watershed in Human development pp. 107-133. (BuddhaJayanthi Secretariat. 2007)
“Xuan Zang and Fa Hsien on the History and Religion of Sri Lanka” in Pali and Buddhist Studies: Silver Jubilee Commemoration Volume of the Buddhist and Pali Unversity of Sri Lanka, ed. Akiriye Nanda et al. (Homagama 2007) pp.208-218.
“Critical Thinking and Logic: A View from Periphery” Sri Lanka Journal of Social sciences, vol.29-30 (June-December 2006/2007, National Science Foundation (NSF), Colombo. pp.51-69.
“Nirvana of the Healthy Mind” in The Social Construction of a New Buddhist Psychology: Moving Away from Religion and Philosophy, M.G.T. Kwee (Ed.) & Consultant Eds. M.K. Kwee-Taams, P. Soorakkulame & A. Tilakaratne) (17 pages)
“Globalization and Religion: Is Religion an Equal Competitor?”, Social Science Review, Fall-2007, (pp.77-95) Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), Yonsei University, Korea.
“Suffering of Life, Death and Liberation in Theravada Buddhism”, International Journal of Buddhist Thought and Culture, vol.10, (pp.87-103) Dongguk University, Korea. 2007.
”Some Key Aspects of Buddhist Philosophy of Education”, Korean Journal of Religious Education, Korea, pp.127-140, December: 2007.
“A Buddhist Analysis of Tsunami Catastrophe” published in www. Damrivi (Website of Damrivi Foundation). 2007.
“Trying to Understand Donation of Children and Wives and Related Matters in the Theravada Buddhist Ethics” The Mahachulalankornrajavidyalaya University Journal of Buddhist Studies (MJBS) vol. I, Thailand, (pp.71-89), 2007-2008.
”Insights from Tripitaka on the Issue of Justice” in Dialogue, New Series xxxv-xxxvi 2008/2009 pp.94-118.
“The Theravada Standpoint on Meat Eating” in Bul Gyo Hak Bo (Journal of Korean Buddhist Research Institute, Dongguk University (2008) pp.78-98.
“Monastic Sexual Behaviour: A Study of the first parajika and related rules of the Theravada Vinaya” in Buddhist and Pali Studies in Honour of the Venerable Kakkapalliye Anuruddha, (pp.651-663), Centre for Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2009.
“Impact of war, globalization and commercialization on Buddhism: A study of contemporary Sinhala Buddhism in Sri Lanka’ in South and Southeast Asia Culture and Religion, (South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (2009: vol. III) pp. 64-84.
Foreword to Beyond Asava and Kilesa: Understanding the Roots of Suffering According to the Pali Canon, You Mee Lee (Nedimala: Buddhist Cultural Centre, 2009).
Working with tsunami affected people in the South: Stories toward rebuilding life by strenthening the mind” in After the Waves: The Impact of the Tsunami on Women in Sri Lanka ed. Neloufer de Mel, Kanchana N. Ruwanpura and Gameela Samarasinghe (Colombo: Social Scientists Association 2009) pp.221-233.
“Political Metaphor in the Life of the Buddha” in Nanappabha: A Felicitation Volume in Honour of Venerable Dr. Pategama Gnanarama Maha Thera. (ed. Ven. Dr. Rangama Chandawimala and Prof. Chandima Wijebandara) Singapore: Ti-sarana Buddhist Association 2011. pp.145-154.
“Contemporary Indian Interpretations of Buddhism Interpreted” in The Journey of the Holy Tree: Cultural Interface Between India and Sri Lanka (ed. H.M. Mahinda Herath & Birender Singh), Colombo: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) 2011. Pp. 16-19.
“Religious Ethics and the New World Order: A Buddhist Critique and Reconstruction” (Published in the proceedings of The International Conference to Commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of the Great Patriarch Sangwol Wongak (Korea 2011) pp.118-135.
“The Meaning and Significance of Sambuddhatva” in 2600 Sambuddhatva Jayanthiya, London: World Buddhist Forum 2011. pp. 16-19.
“Buddhism in Sri Lanka” (with Nambirittankadawara Gnanaratana Thera, and Sanath Nanayakkara) in 2600 Years of Sambuddhatva: Global Journey of Awakening (Colombo: The Government of Sri Lanka 2012) pp.85-103.
“Buddhism Beyond 2600 Years: Continuing the Journey” in 2600 years of sambuddhatva: Global Journey of Awakening (Colombo: The Government of Sri Lanka 2012) pp. 569-585.
“The Mahasi sayadaw Method of Vipassana Meditation: An Abbreviated Path or a Misundertsanding?” in Buddhist Meditation: Text, Tradition and Practice (ed) Ven. Kammai Dhammasami and Charles Willeman (Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai (2012) pp. 55-78.
“Verification, Falsification and Search for Certainty in Knowledge: An Old Question Revisited from a Buddhist Perspective” in Abhayaprasadini: Essays in Honour of Professor Oliver Abenayaka, ed. Walletota Indananda Thera and Tunkama Pannalankara Thera (Colombo: Godage Publishers 2012) pp.47-54.
“Equality and Justice from a Buddhist Perspective”, Dialogue New series XLI. 2013-2014. pp.39-65.
“Reflecting on Walpola Sri Rahula Mahathera: A Quest for the Ideal Theravada Bhikkhu” (Walpola Rahula Institute for Buddhist Studies, Kotte, Sri Lanka 2014).
“Explaining the absence of one single revered text in Theravada” in Buddhist Texts and Traditions, ed. Mahesh A. Deokar, Pradeep Gokhlale and Lata M. Deokar Department of Pali, Savtribai Phule Pune University and Central University of Tibetan Studies, India 2015) pp. 16-28.
“Buddhism and Ethnicity-Related Tensions in Sri Lanka: Doctrinal Position and Role of Buddhism” in Ethnic Conflict in Buddhist Societies in South and Southeast Asia: The Politics behind Religious Rivalries, ed. K,M. de Silva, International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Colombo 2015. pp.109-122.
“No Conspicuous Consumption” in Mindful Journalism and News Ethics in the Digital Era: A Buddhist Approach, ed. Shelton A Gunaratne, Mark Pearson and Sugath Senarath, Routeledge, New York and London, 2015. pp. 108-129.
“Anagarika Dharmapala and his Vision of a Global Buddhism” in Anagarika Dharmapala and India-Sri Lanka Relations: 150th Birth Anniversary Commemorative volume, ed. Sandagomi Coperahewa, Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS), University of Colombo, 2015. pp.60 – 78.
“Rescued from the Nation: Anagarika Dharmapala and the Buddhist World”, review of Rescued from the Nation: Anagarika Dharmapala and the Buddhist World (by Steven Kemper) in Anagarika Dharmapala and India-Sri Lanka Relations: 150th Birth Anniversary Commemorative volume, ed. Sandagomi Coperahewa, Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS), University of Colombo, 2015. pp.91 – 95.
Feature book review on: Rita Langer: Sermon Studies and Buddhism: A Case Study of Sri Lankan Preaching (Studia Philosophica Buddhica Monograph Series XXX), The International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Tokyo, 2013. In Sri Lanka of the Humanities vol.40 University of Peradeniya, July 2015. pp.133-141.
“The ultimate Buddhist religious goal, Nirvana, and its implications for Buddhist-Christian dual-belonging”, in Buddhist Christian Dual Belonging: Affirmations, Objections, Explorations, ed. Garvin D’Costa and Ross Thompson, Ashgate, Surrey. 2016. pp.89-106.
“Jesuits on the Buddha” feature review of The Buddha and Jesus, ed. Cyril Veliath s.j. Tulana Research Centre, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.2015 (April 2016).
“Buddhist Perspectives on Balanced Living, Right Use of Wealth and Equal Opportunities in Economy”, Dialogue New Series XLII-XLIII 2015-2016. pp. 257-278.
“Buddhism” in The International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy (ISBN: 978-1-118-29073-6) Willy Blackwell, UK 31st October 2016.
“Welfare and Charity for all sentient beings: Theravada Buddhist Perspective” published in the proceedings of World Fellowship of Buddhists, Korea. (2016).
A Review of Traditional Theravada Meditation and its Modern–Era Suppression (Kate Crosby, Hong Kong 2013) in Journal of Buddhist Studies Vol. XIII. 2017. pp.191-202.
“Buddhist Christian Relations in Sri Lanka: A Buddhist Perspective” in Buddhist Christian Relations in Asia, ed. Perry Schmidt-Leukel (Ottilien: EOS – Editions of Sankt Ottilien) 2017. pp. 67-96.
“Hermeneutics in Buddhism: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective” in Ermeneutica Dei Testi Sacri: Dialogo tra Confessioni Cristiane e Altre Religioni, ed. Salvatore Mele, Edizioni Dehoniane Bologna (EDB), Bologna, 2016. pp. 301-315.
“Economic Planning and Statecraft: The Buddha’s Teachings for Good Governance” (2017) in Justice and Statecraft, ed. By Mahinda Deegalle (Sri Lanka: Nagananda International Buddhist University). pp.165-182.
“Introductory Remarks” (pp.5-7) and “Concluding Remarks” (pp.173-175), Buddhism, Living Religion, Sri Lanka, Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Govt. of Sri Lanka, May, 2017.
“Theravada Buddhism: An Outline of History, Doctrines and Practice” in Meditation and Contemplation: Pathways to Peace, ed. Francisco Javier Sancho Fermini, Universidad de la Mistica, Spain, 2019. (pp. 35-74)
“Conceptual Analysis in the Kathavatthu with Special Focus on the Debate on Puggala (Puggala-katha)” in Investigating Principle: International Aspects of Buddhist Culture, Essays in Honour of Professor Charles Willemen, (pp.363-382) Hong Kong: The Buddha-Dharma Centre, 2019.
“Religious diversity and dialogue: Some Buddhist reflections” in Buddhist Responses to Religious Diversity: Theravada and Tibetan Perspectives, 2020. ed. Douglas Duckworth, Abraham Velez de Cea and Elizabeth J. UK: Equinox. Pp. 197-211.94.
“Buddhology and Buddhist Christian Dialogue” in Building a Culture of Compassion: Essays Celebrating 25 Years of the Vesak Message to Buddhists, ed. Indunil J. Kodituwakku. (Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue) Urbaniana University Press, Vatican, Rome, 2020. pp. 149-167.
“Need for an ethics of religious conversion: An analysis with Sri Lanka Buddhist experience in perspective” in Towards a Buddhist understanding of religious minority rights – Asian perspective, ed. Iselin Frydenlund et al. In ‘Secularism, Religion and Politics’ Series, Oxford University Press.
“Implications of two dimensions of Buddhist practice on statecraft”, in Contemporary Buddhism, special issue on Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), UK (2022)
”Buddhism” :Encyclopaedia of Philosophy of Religion. (2021)
“Pali and Buddhist Studies’ (with Raluwe Padmasiri Thera and Wimal Hewamanage) in Disciplinary History of Humanities and Social Sciences in Sri Lanka University Education (1921-2021) (Vol. 02) UGC Publication 2022
“Arahants Tested and Contested: The Problem of Arahants’ Self-cognition and Others’ Cognition of Arahants in Theravada Tradition” in Rethinking Buddhism: Text, Context, Contestation, ed. Ananda Singh. New Delhi: Primus Books. 2023
