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“Whether our action is wholesome or unwholesome depends on whether that action or deed arises from a disciplined or undisciplined state of mind. It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to…

Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame. -Dhammapada- ©satipatthana.net

As rain falls equally on the just and the unjust, do not burden your heart with judgements but rain your kindness equally on all. -The Buddha- ©satipatthana.net

Wish you a happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year! ©satipatthana.net

A much awaited time of the year in Sri Lanka, the “Aluth Avurudda", "Avurudu", "සිංහල දෙමළ අලුත් අවුරුද්ද" or "Puthandu” is celebrated in many households mainly Buddhist and Hindu as the sun moves from Pisces to Aries marking the end of the…

A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise. ©satipatthana.net

The past is already gone, the future is not yet here. There's only one moment for you to live, and that is the present moment.... ©satipatthana.net

Guru Padmasambhava, an erudite Bhikku who lived in the 8th century, hailed from Kashmir. He journeyed to the renowned Nalanda University to learn Buddhism Sand subsequently played a pivotal role in introducing Buddhism to Tibet. Due to his…

The Nigrodharamaya holds immense significance in the Buddhist tradition. Situated in Kapilavastupura New Kundan village, approximately 6 km south of Thilavurkot, it stands as a testament to the Buddha's profound teachings and spiritual…

Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was honorued with the presentation of authentic and sacred relics of the Buddha on April 4th, 2024, at the Dalai Lama's temple in Dharamshala, India. The presentation was done by Most Venerable Waskaduwe…