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Vesak means Parinirvana
In the month of Vesak, devotees offer alms to others and artistically display Vesak lanterns and Thorana. We Sri Lankans distribute a colossal amount of food to each other for free during Vesak. People listen to Dhamma more than usual, and…
THE MELODIOUS TONE OF THE DHAMMA THAT HEALED MINDS – MOST VEN. ITHTHEPANE DHAMMALANKARA MAHA NAYAKA…
The Lord Buddha, who fulfilled the Paramitha through the countless aeons of the Sara Sankeya Kalpa Laksha period, attained enlightenment on a Vesak Poya day. From that moment onward, for the benefit of people across the globe, the Dhamma…
Today is Bak Full Moon Poya Day!
Buddha, in the fifth year of his Supreme Enlightenment, returned to Sri Lanka on a Bak Pura Pasaloswaka Poya Day. According to the Mahavamsa, an epic poem that relates the history of Sri Lanka, the Buddha visited Nagadipa as he wanted to…
Guru Padmasambhava
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 land where the Buddha was born
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…
Why do people commit wrongdoings?
In today's world, we see an increasing prevalence of crimes such as murders, wars, looting, and rapes in many countries. Even in Sri Lanka, a bastion of pure Buddhism, daily reports of crimes are not uncommon. What is the primary cause…
Prūthvi Pranā
Our ancestors diligently safeguarded the treasure of Dhamma preached by the Buddha for future generations, while Sri Lankans faithfully supported the Maha Sangha by providing alms for their sustenance. However, we find ourselves at a…
Cultivating Virtue-Nurturing Flowers, Uprooting Weeds
The Buddha once said, "Bhikkus, the inherent nature of the mind is luminous. It is when external defilements taint it that impurity arises." A newborn enters the world with a pristine mind, devoid of any connection to external influences.…
Let’s not be indebted in dealings in samsara
Sathipattana magazine delved into the Buddha's teachings regarding the acquisition and management of wealth for happiness. All worldly beings seek contentment in life (Sukha Kamani Bhuthani). Those who seek happiness consistently reject…