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The Sri Lanka Tibet Brotherhood Society and Youth Celebrity Forum jointly hosted the inaugural screening of the Himalayan Buddhist Film Festival with a showcase of the acclaimed movie "Seven Years in Tibet" at Liberty Scope Cinema in…

The foundation stone for the Buddha shrine at the world's first-ever Pali and Sanskrit International Exchange Center was laid on February 24, 2024, at the auspicious hour of 8.10 in the morning. The ceremony took place at the center's…

The Buddha’s first-ever sangha congregation, the appointment of Arahants Sariputta and Moggallana by the Buddha as his chief disciples, promulgation of pre-liberation (first Prathimoksha teaching) and the determination of the term of life…

This poya day is usually celebrated on the first full moon in February. It commemorates the appointment of Arahath Sariputta (Sariyuth) and Arahath Moggallana (Mugalan) as the two Chief Disciples (Agrashavakas) of the Gautama Buddha.…

A sapling of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree is taken to Nashik A sapling from the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapura found its new home in Nashik, Maharashtra. This momentous event unfolded on the auspicious day of October 24th,…

Odhanthapuri Maha Viharaya Odhanthapuri Maha Viharaya, situated in Bihar Sherif, presently known as Bihar, stands as the primary bastion of Buddhism in the region. The roots of this temple trace back to the eighth century when it was…

The establishment of the Bhikkuni Sasana, the order of Buddhist nuns, unfolded approximately five years after the initiation of the Bhikku Sasana, the monastic community for male monks. Despite the expressed willingness of Princess…

Embracing the ethos of living unfettered, one must be poised to confront mortality without hesitation. Thus, fostering a resolute mindset prepared for the inevitability of death becomes paramount. Gandhi's profound philosophy advocates for…

Living in our contemporary society entails relentless competition and intricate challenges. Whether one willingly embraces societal dynamics or finds themselves thrust into its complexities, the reality remains that individuals of all ages…

Terms like craziness, fanaticism, unconsciousness, and madness are terms that we are familiar with. The mind, left untended, can succumb to various ailments, ranging from minor disturbances to severe afflictions. Fanaticism, in particular,…