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Her thesis delved into the depiction of past lifestyles in wood carvings at Embekke Devalaya
By Suranga Rajanayaka
A 97-year-old student from the Pali and Buddhist Studies Post Graduate Institute at the University of Kelaniya has achieved a significant milestone by earning her Master of Arts degree.
Vithanage Asilyn Dharamaratne, a nonagenarian, holds the distinction of being the oldest student ever enrolled at the University of Kelaniya.
Her academic journey included the study of seven subjects for her M.A. degree, encompassing a wide range of topics such as Buddhist Philosophy in the Pali Canon, Buddhist Arts and Architecture in Sri Lanka, Buddhist Psychiatry, Economics in Buddhist Philosophy, Theravada Tradition History and Dhamma, Buddhist Ethics - Concepts and Philosophical Interpretations, and Research Methods.
Her thesis delved into the depiction of past lifestyles in wood carvings at Embekke Devalaya.
Remarkably, at the age of 94, she successfully passed the Thripitaka Dhamma and Pali Language Examination at Vidyodaya University.
As a young adult, Asilyn Dharamaratne began her career as a Notary Public, but she later turned to literary pursuits. She embarked on this academic journey while also raising six daughters, all of whom have gone on to hold senior positions and establish themselves in their respective fields.
Sandy Saturday, 16 September 2023 08:05 AM
Well done
Piyal Saturday, 16 September 2023 08:40 AM
Ammata siri. What determination!
Observer Saturday, 16 September 2023 09:03 AM
She can easily get a Job in the next World.
Rene Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:37 AM
Truly inspirational All the best madam
RanjithT Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:09 AM
Well done the Grand Old Lady. You are an inspiration to everyone. You my dear lady proved that learning is a life long process. Live as if you will die tomorrow and learn as if you will never die. CONGRATULATIONS.
Anton Narangoda Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:13 AM
Congratulations..... All the best....
Ram Saturday, 16 September 2023 11:35 AM
Congratulations to this grand old lady!! She is a good example to our young ones. May she be blessed
An inspired soul Saturday, 16 September 2023 12:05 PM
I'm a 39 years old man, thought that I cannot do my MBA at this closer to 40 years old, now she inspired me to go further, Incredibly amazing, Well done Mam, I take a bow at your feet seeking for blessings.
Lanka Saturday, 16 September 2023 12:08 PM
This should be motivation for all others . Our people think when they get retirement life ends with it . In some countries life start once again with retirement. People do a lot of things in retirement. They write books They publish books They do research They go to university. They do gardening and farming They travel They do business They work in shops They work in factories All this help them in health We Sri Lankans are wasting our human resources after pension ages. Will people think about this
Volker Metzger Saturday, 16 September 2023 02:26 PM
Great respect for this wonderful old lady! Studying Buddhist philosophy is an excellent way to keep your brain young! An admirable achievement that could serve as a role model for many younger people!
Gee Saturday, 16 September 2023 02:35 PM
Other countries give degrees in engineering or science and we give degree in buddhism
Mohan Saturday, 16 September 2023 02:56 PM
She seems to be able to read without spectacles at the age of 97! She will inspire other elders to be positive in life till death.
best model Saturday, 16 September 2023 03:34 PM
Brove madam...!!!
Seqi Saturday, 16 September 2023 04:12 PM
Great way to go. Using brain in later life is a good health benefit.
94 - 32 year old Saturday, 16 September 2023 05:17 PM
This proves you never stop learning. Congratulations!
wickrama wijayasiri Saturday, 16 September 2023 05:37 PM
Congratulations from across the seas.
Prema Muhandiram Saturday, 16 September 2023 06:02 PM
Excellent. Congratulation.You have the capacity and courage to attain subprime Nibbna if you wish.
Concerned Saturday, 16 September 2023 07:07 PM
Congratulations!!!! Well done. Never too old to learn
Siripala Bandarage Monday, 18 September 2023 03:55 AM
Great aunty! Well done - now enrol for a PhD - Age is just a number - should not stop anything - not to worry as you do good/great things unlike SL politicians!
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