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Vesak: Meaningful activities pay homage to Buddha's wisdom
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (873+ words) Vesak celebrations marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, got underway across the country this week and are expected to continue in the next few days with religious activities, pandals, and dansal " stalls providing free food and beverages…...
The robe and the role
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (833+ words) I beg your pardon for writing to you in this manner, but I feel I must do so. These are difficult" times even as you commemorate Vesak, the most significant day in the Buddhist calendar. That is because everyone is…...
Hearts and spirits alight
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (115+ words) The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Schools across the country organised several religious programmes to mark the Vesak celebrations. An event was also held at Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo where students took part in the programme. Pic by Indika Handuwala Hearts…...
Buddhist-Muslim dialogue book launched in Colombo
1+ week, 6+ day ago (220+ words) The Sinhala publication of the book Buddhist " Muslim Dialogue was launched at a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 12" at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. The event was organised by Tanweer Institute for Islamic Studies and Interfaith Dialogue as part…...
Sinhala, Hindu New Year Numerology Predictions For The Sri Lankans And Other Global Citizens
2+ week, 6+ day ago (586+ words) As the sum is 1 (2+0+2+6 = 10 = 1+0 = 1), according to Guruji's predictions of lucky numerological results, this year is a highlight of significant change and transformation. The world is in a period of crises, but after 2 June 2026, this turbulent period will come to an…...
Monks praise Sri Lankans for kindness and care
4+ week, 21+ min ago (438+ words) The week-long "Walk for Peace" led by US-based Vitenamese monk Venerable Pannakara Thera ended this week, with the monk leaving a strong message of peace while appreciating the response from Sri Lankans throughout the journey. Before the final day of…...
Vesak thoughts: Self, Kamma and Anatta
4+ week, 21+ min ago (496+ words) By Dr Channa Ratnatunga Human beings belong to the animal kingdom, whose primordial imperative " shaped over millions of years through the process of natural selection " is survival and reproduction, ensuring the continuation of the species. While exceptions such as altruistic…...
World marks Vesak on May 1, some in Lanka as well
4+ week, 21+ min ago (163+ words) The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka World marks Vesak on May 1, some in Lanka as well Two full moon Poya days in one month is not unusual, but it becomes a recipe for public confusion when the calendar system has to…...
Walk for Peace ends with a powerful message for peace - Times Online
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (19+ words) Time Online is a leading source of latest News, Business, sports, Politics, Lifestyle more Sri Lanka and the world....
Monks spread mindfulness message in long, challenging walk
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (972+ words) A message of peace and compassion reached the hearts of people of Sri Lanka when a delegation of monks led by Ven. Pannakara Thera began a much-anticipated walk in Sri Lanka. The monks who arrived in Sri Lanka from the…...