Despite marked improvements in living standards, life expectancy and technology, the people of today seem to be  more disillusioned and insecure than before. This includes the rich and the poor, the political elite and the powerless....

Rabindra Jayanti is an annually celebrated cultural festival, prevalent mostly among Bengalis and lovers of art worldwide, to mark the birth anniversary of Indian Poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. In Sri Lanka Tagore’s 156th birth an

There’s a story about a teacher and some children that offers a fitting metaphor for our political landscape. This teacher had drawn a circle. He had asked his assistant to describe it. “A circle, of course!” was that assistant&rsqu

“ We are  the result of what we have thought. If you speak or act with an evil thought, pain follows you. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.” - Buddha

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sumbuddhassa!Siddharta Gautama, the crown prince of Kapilavastu was born on a Vesak full moon day, at the Lumbini Park of the Nepalese border in 623 BC.  

Man is a social animal. According to Buddhism, nothing in this world just happens, takes place, comes up Nyamas, and exists on its own. Interaction or mutual cooperation is necessary for anything to happen. 

With the month of Vesak having approached us, the entire island has been adorned in a décor of Buddhist flags, Vesak lanterns, buckets and lights. Buddhist disciples, both young and old, are hustling along the streets to shop for Vesak lantern

 The three great wonders on earth, the great celebrations of mankind are the birth, attainment of perfection and parinirvana of the Incomparable One among men and gods, the fully enlightened Buddha.   

The Vesak full moon day dawns in early May this year. It is the most significant day for the Sri Lankan Buddhists since, time immoral in our Island’s history. The day is also significant for all other Buddhists the world.

Vesak is a season for serious religious observances of the Buddhists, such as meditation retreats, and even religious dialogues reflecting on the profound teachings of the Buddha, but it is also a time for devotional merriment, when Buddhists become

Happiness feels like such an elusive constituent of life. We seek it all the time. In Buddhism, the all-compassionate Buddha has laid out specific tools from which we can cultivate, nourish and propagate happiness, and this dramatically increases the

Uddika Premaratne, I’ve always felt, was born to play the down-on-his-luck defeatist. I first saw him in a Poya day TV serial years....

The announcement by Prince Philip of his retirement from public life, brought back memories of his visit to Sri Lanka and Wilpattu...

Just look around, on tree barks, rock surfaces and even in soil you can find them easily, called as lichens. They are not just single....

“Even the World Bank has recommended that developing countries should not encourage cigarette industries. An economy dependent on....

The issue could be traced back to 1867 when “Fenin Rising” an Irish – American was charged with treason in Ireland. The British recognized....

It has been three months since the implementation of the Right To Information (RTI) Act and it hasn’t been a smooth ride. Many issues....

Emeritus Professor J. B. Dissanayaka, who researched deeply into Sri Lanka’s customs, cultures and religions, has compiled his booklet ‘The Vesak Full Moon....

The Vesak festival as celebrated in Sri Lanka today marks a fivefold significance: first, it marks the beginning of a New Year, the Buddhist....

For the centenary year of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides’ Association, the guides have many events lined up in order to uplift their girls....

Fate has always been said to turn life upside down and lead one on wild and unexpected journeys, creating turmoil and trouble....

On Lalith Athulathmudali’s 24th death anniversary, I have dealt with many an aspect of our ailing country in the past. Mr. Athulathmudali was a well-disciplined parliamentarian and scholar who strongly believed in establishing proper administra

We are fast approaching this year’s most significant Vesak celebrations. While we prepare for this event, it would be very....

“Lankawata yanna asai. Ape rata godak mathak wenawa,” (We love to go back to Sri Lanka. We miss our country very much), said....

As I pointed out last week, when we got independence we were bequeathed a government that believed in the status quo....

A century, whether it be at a cricket match or a break on the billiard table is an event which calls for publicity and celebrations.  

“In the absence of parental care, siblings often become the most important people in each other’s lives...” The most cherished memories that are often treasured are those that lie within one’s childhood. Reminiscing and

‘Labour Law and Relations: A Human Resource Management Approach’ written by Dr.Arosha S.Adikaram is yet another successful book which contains a wealth of information on labour rights and relations. Written in simple and lucid English t

To be born means, to be born as a male or female. Gender difference is common to all beings of nature. Though such is nature, history shows that the position of women has fluctuated from culture to culture and from era to era. It has been proved be

Renowned Chef Pabilis Silva, who brought about a culinary revolution in the country built on the traditional food taste, published the book....