W. S. Karunaratne

Wijesinghe Sugathadasa
Wijesinghe Sugathadasa Karunaratne, renowned Buddhist scholar (1928–1986).
Born(1928-12-24)24 December 1928
Kandy, British Ceylon
Died1986
Colombo, Sri Lanka
CitizenshipSri Lanka
EducationUniversity of London
Alma materAnanda College, University of Peradeniya, University of London
OccupationsAcademic, diplomat
Known forScholarly works of Buddhist philosophy and comparative religion
Notable workTheory of Causality
TitleProfessor, Ambassador
SpouseIndumathi Gunathilaka
ChildrenShantarakshita, Kamalaseeli, Chandrakeerthi, Harsha
Parent(s)Don Charles Karunaratne and Donna Charlinton Dissanayake
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Wijesinghe Sugathadasa Karunaratne (24 December 1928 – 1986) was a Sri Lankan scholar of Buddhism who was known as “W. S.” by Sri Lankans and “The Don” in academic circles.

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