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A life journey of the first Bhikkhuni of the modern Bhikkuni Sasana ends!
Ven Dr. Kusuma Bhikkuni is the pinnacle of the Bhikkuni Sasana in Sri Lanka who has sought to re-establish the bhikkuni ordination that Sri Lankan women have lost for thousands of years.
Ven Dr. Kusuma Devendra holds two PhD degrees and…
MAY THE LIGHT OF DHAMMA BRING PEACE TO YOUR HEART AND SOUL ON THIS AUSPICIOUS NIKINI POYA DAY!!
Hundreds and thousands of lives come to light all over the world in every moment, every passing minute. Even though the mankind expands every minute, the land we live in does not, the Earth does not expand like the human population.
To…
INDIA CELEBRATES HER 75TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE TODAY
The bond between India and Sri Lanka has been growing strongly throughout the years. India, being our oldest friend, has supported us politically, religiously, and culturally and it is without a doubt a kinship that goes back to prehistoric…
Asadha Poornima 2021
The month of July is when Buddhists all over the world celebrates “Dhammachakka day” also known as “Asadha Poornima”.
This year, in spite of the current pandemic situation, the International Buddhist Confederation IBC organized a virtual…
Amarapura Day Celebrated in Colombo
The ceremony to mark the 'Amarapura Day' of Sri Lanka's Amarapura Maha Nikaya was held on 8th July 2021 at Amarapura Sanga Sabha premises in Wellawatte, Colombo.
Most Ven. Ganthune Assaji Mahanayake Thero, the President , Sri Amarapura…
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 86th Birthday Celebrated in Sri Lanka
Today, July 6, 2021, marks the 86th birthday of the Dalai Lama, the world's Buddhist leader and the spiritual leader of Tibet. The birthday of His Holiness was celebrated by his followers, both Buddhists and non - Buddhists across the…
The message of Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa Prime Minister of Sri Lanka for Poson Day 2021
The visit of Arahat Mahinda, who arrived here in the 236th year after the Parinibbana of the Buddha and guided us to live in harmony in a strong nation by following Buddhism, will be remembered with reverence on this auspicious day of Poson…
The message of His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa President of Sri Lanka for Poson Day 2021
Poson Poya is the most venerated day for the devout Buddhists of Sri Lanka as it marks the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera carrying the noble teachings of the Buddha, states President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a Poson message.
“Since ancient…
The Poson Day Message from His Excellency the High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka
The arrival of Athat ‘Mahinda Thero’ is a significant milestone in India-Sri Lanka relationship. It caused a remarkable transformation in Sri Lanka, with Buddhism - India’s gift to Sri Lanka. On this auspicious and memorable day, ‘Poson’…
AJANTHA – THE RENAISSANCE OF BUDDHIST FRESCOES
Ajantha is located in Orangabadh in Maharashtra State of India. This is a complex of caves consisting of 29 lairs. These caves are situated in a rock which is 300 feet above the sea level and has a shape of horseshoe. It is believed that…