Legend has it that one fine Full Moon Poya Day nearly 2,330 years ago, King Tissa was hunting deer in a park close to the Royal City of Anuradhapura. Then …
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Ven. Ajahn Brahmavamso Maha Thera popularly known as Ajahn Brahm is the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, Western Australia , and the Spiritual Director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. …
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The King is on a pleasure hunt. As he stands near a mango tree with a bow and arrows, he sees a yellow robed imposing figure on top of a …
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Alms-giving also known as “dana” is a core practice in Buddhism, particularly in the Theravada tradition where bhikkhus rely on lay people for sustenance. It involves offering food, clothing and …
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South American archaeologists had reasons to celebrate last week following the discovery of a structural complex belonging to the Mayan civilisation buried deep within the jungles of Guatemala. The extensive …
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Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women remains one of the most cherished novels in English-language literature, more than 150 years after it first appeared. Published in two volumes between 1868 and …
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The Venturers Club, University of Colombo recently concluded a two-day event titled Colombo Trails, which brought together participants from eight State universities across Sri Lanka. The first day of the …
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At first glance, you may not believe it when you see Ramesh Nonis on stage, calmly playing the intricate notes of a tune on his guitar or skillfully accompanying a …
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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) closed its exhibition ‘Total Landscaping’ at the end of last month. The admission free exhibition was curated by …
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Competing with students aged 16 – 20 from over 40 countries including the USA, Great Britain, Canada and Australia, 16-year-old Sashane Dassanayake won the International Public Speaking Competition 2025 held …