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The Editorial – November 2024
A tourist visiting the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura often wonders about the lifestyle of the people in ancient Sri Lanka. As the capital for many centuries, Anuradhapura was the political and spiritual center of the kingdom. However, the…
Reflective inquiry in attaining ‘Nibbāna’: a Buddhist recommendation
Reflection, as a key phase in action research has been brought into discussion in a broader scale in different levels of actions. Almost every study reveals that any cognitive act is not possible without reflective inquiry. In a…
Let us control our emotions
Emotions cause fluctuations in the mind, creating highs and lows. The term "emotion" originates from the French word émouvoir. Various definitions exist for emotions. Emotions refer to,
agitation of the mind,
an unstructured…
Arya Vinaya’s Perspective on Execution
Approach
Crime can be defined as the violation of established laws and engaging in actions that contravene legal standards. Although the term "crime" is commonly used in both legal contexts and everyday life, providing a precise and…
Piyawadana
“Don't accumulate if you do not need. The excess of wealth in your hands is for the society, and you are the trustee for the same.”
Mahavira
Let’s tread in a beautiful path with patience and compassion
Dhammakirthi-II Thero, who lived during the Gampola Kingdom, authored Saddharmālankāra, a work consisting of 24 chapters, each containing five stories. The first story in the 13th chapter is titled ‘Āraŋŋaka Abhaya Stavira Vastu’. This…
You will reap what you sow
Buddhism acknowledges the concept of Karma, but it does not adhere to the belief in Karmavāda, as seen in other religions. The understanding of Karma in Buddhism is unique and is approached from psychological, ethical, and sociological…
British Era Customs Regarding the Sacred Tooth Relic
The Sacred Tooth Relic is not only the identity of Sri Lanka but also an integral part of its citizens' lives. History bears witness to how the people of Sri Lanka have embraced various cultural and religious activities centered around the…
Bhava Cakra and Tibetan Buddhism
Bhava Chakra and Tibetan Buddhism
Professor Anuradha Mahasinghe
At a certain point in history, there emerged signs indicating that numerous religious doctrines worldwide were becoming confined within the walls of scholarly discourse.…
Maha Guru Padmasambhava and Bodhisattva Deity Tara arrived in Sri Lanka for 90th Birthday of His…
Maha Guru Padmasambhava and Bodhisattva Deity Tara arrived in Sri Lanka for 90th Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Semkay Ling, the Pali and Sanskrit Cultural Exchange Center is honoured to announce the sacred Ceremony of…