Expertise

Buddhist Logic & Epistemology, Indian Philosophy, Sanskrit, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Phenomenology

Biography

I work at the intersection of Buddhist epistemology, phenomenology, and the philosophy of language — with a particular focus on Dharmakīrti's logic and the Yogācāra tradition. My scholarship bridges South Asian intellectual heritage and Western philosophical inquiry, cultivating new dialogues across these traditions.

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Selected Publications

• Liyanage, Bertram G. "Sri Lanka." In National Epics, edited by David Wallace. Oxford University Press. Forthcoming
• Liyanage, Bertram G. "From Tempter to Death: The Semantic Transformation of Māra in Sri Lankan Buddhism." In Māra: The Enduring Demon in the Buddhist Universe, edited by Todd T. Lewis and Gloria I-Ling Chien. SUNY Press. Forthcoming
• Liyanage, Bertram G. Review of Nondualism: An Interreligious Exploration, edited by Jon Paul Sydnor and Anthony J. Watson. Journal of Ecumenical Studies 60, no. 2 (Spring 2025): 337–341.

Courses Taught

• Religion in the World
• Yoga and Tantric Mysticism (Online)
• Asian Behavior and Thought
• Asian Behavior and Thought (Online)
• Religion and Society
• IH II: The Common Good