Bibiladeniye Mahanama

Bibiladeniye Mahanama was born on 31 October 1989 at the government hospital in Dompe. His birth name, Wanaviraja Wasala Mudhiyanselage Lahiru Madhusanka, was given to him by his mother, Indrani Tennakoon, and father, Wanaviraja Wasala Mudhiyanselage Abeyratne Bandara. He is the eldest of their three children. Lahiru had his primary education at Jayanthi Central College in Nikaweratiya. He was ordained a Buddhist monk on 27 July 1999 and given his present name Bibiladeniye Mahanama. He is a student of Wahantare Siddhartha Thera at Sri Shailathalaramaya – Panduwasnuwara. He was awarded a scholarship to study computer science and music at the Kobeigana-Crasda Computer Institute, where he later worked as lecturer for two years from the age of 17. Bibiladeniye Mahanama was awarded a full scholarship by musician Dilup Gabadamudalige to study at his institute for computerised music and sound engineering in Pelawatte for two years – 2007–2009. He also studied the basics of North Indian vocal styles under the musician and professor, Dayaratne Ranatunge and Usthad Gulam Nihaz Khan in Mumbai. ==Music career==

Bibiladeniye Mahanama went on to work with professional musicians in Sri Lanka and internationally as a composer, director, music arranger, and recording artist. Music arrangement and composition • Thimiraya, short film directed by Vidarshana Rathnayake – 2008 • Marayage Maga, short film directed by Isuru Sandakelum – 2008 • Paligenima, short film directed by Vidarshana Rathnayake – 2008 • Akashadeepa, television film with Karthik Sharma (India), directed by Sakkarebailu Srinivas – 2012 • Sheela & Marius, animated film based on the children's book by Predi Vukovi (Switzerland) – 2012 • Solo Buddhist Song Project, produced by University of Visual and Performing art – Colombo – 2013 • Documentary Film, produced by Sri Lankan General Hospital Service – 2015 • Theme Music, produced by Sri Lankan Lawyers Association's Social Awareness – 2016 • Sasara Wassanaya – Derana TV, produced by Devinda Koongahage – 2016 • Girivassipura, directed by Devinda Koongahage • Adithya Ayurvedic Hospital Profile, documentary film – 2019 Music and background recordings • Karuna Nadee, Buddhist oratorio by Dinesh Subasinghe – 2010 • Sundarai Premaya, television drama directed by Chandrathna Mapitigama, with music direction by Dinesh Subasinghe – 2007–2009 • Hitata Wahal Vimi, television drama directed by Mohan Niyaz with music direction by Dinesh Subasinghe • Sihina Wasanthaya, television drama (final episode) directed by Sunil Costa, Sanjaya Nirmal, and Saranga Mendis with music direction by Dinesh Subasinghe • Me Uyanata Mal Genna film directed by Chandrathna Mapitigama with music direction by Dinesh Subasinghe – 2009–2010 • Hiru Dutu Malak, film directed by Cleatus Mendis with music direction by Dinesh Subasinghe – 2011 • Surangana Lovin Evilla, film directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa with music direction by Dinesh Subasinghe – 2011–2012 • Siwamma Dhanapala, stage play by Tennyson Cooray with music direction by Dinesh Subasinghe – 2012 • Kaviya, An Educational Poem Collection with Ranjith Premaweera – 2016 • Dhamma School Theme Song, Reproduction by Sirsa TV with Ranjith Premaweera – 2016 • Jathaka GATHA – PEO TV Poem – 2018 • Kurulu Geesara, An Educational Song Collection with Chamra Ruwanthilaka – 2019 Mindfulness Initiatives Venerable Bibiladeniye Mahanama Thera has made significant contributions to the development of several mindfulness mobile applications, bringing his creative ideas and musical expertise to projects such as MindSupply and Aayuu. Among these, Heal-Lift stands out as a landmark initiative in which he actively engaged and provided consultation. Heal-Lift holds the distinction of being Sri Lanka's first-ever relaxation and mindfulness mobile application. It was developed under the visionary guidance of Venerable Bibiladeniye Mahanama Thera to address stress, anxiety, and related conditions. The application emphasises mind tranquility through features such as relaxing meditation, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices. In its initial phase, Heal-Lift showcases over 100 original musical compositions for mindfulness, all meticulously crafted by Venerable Bibiladeniye Mahanama Thera. This groundbreaking project was initiated by Zincat Pvt Ltd. Albums • Premaye Namen, with Charith Priyadhammika – 2007 • Sudu Piyumak Se, children's song album, with Lahiru Chamalka – 2008 • Sansara Sangramaye, collection of Buddhist songs performed by Sri Lankan singers, with Dinesh Subasinghe • Kampitha Sewaneli, collection of songs by Jayasena Kottegoda performed by Sri Lankan singers • Share the Love, relaxation music album – 2014 Other • Sri Lanka National Drugs Prevention and Operation Unit Theme • Sri Lanka Environmental Ministry Theme (2009) • Bo Sevana Pre-School Theme, Bo Sevana Foundation • "Rima Rima", theme for Yanni's holiday celebration by Street Team 2010, with Dinesh Subasinghe • "Independence" theme song on Sirasa Superstar Generation Four, with Nimantha Heshan • Pansiya Panas Jathaka Poth Wahanse, audio version of 548 stories • "Buddhist Chanting Sutras" with Omalpe Sobhitha Thera – 2015 ==References==