I am writing this brief essay in connection with the felicitation ceremony for Emeritus Professor Asanga Tilakaratne, one of the foremost ...

Taking in verdant tea country and historic stations, the island’s railway network makes for a perfect way to explore ...

A very warm welcome to all of you. Let me thank each of you for joining the 1.4 billion Indians today in celebrating the 76th ...

In search of Buddhist conscience (Baudha Hurdasakshiya Soya) by Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby “People were nourished by ...

The spiritual heart of Sri Lanka, Dambulla is a city of devotion and tranquility. Famous for its ancient cave temple complex, ...

Colombo, January 18: The Buddhist festival Duruthu Poya was celebrated on January 17, the first full moon in January. It marked the first visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka. This is a key religious and ...

Shenali D Waduge Buddhism came to Sri Lanka by royal invitation. Buddhism was followed by Sinhala Buddhists and respected by Tamil Hindus. 180 rulers of the Sinhale nation ruled following the ...

The holy city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka is the alleged home of a map that could unlock the secrets of the universe.

Explore Sri Lanka’s largest cave temple complex, filled with Buddha statues, frescoes, and timeless heritage.

Josef Autser says that he expects to visit Aukana continually and enjoy the solace and emancipation in the shade of the statue of the Buddha An Austrian tourist on a visit to the Aukana sacred ...

COLOMBO — A court in Sri Lanka jailed a politically influential, firebrand Buddhist monk on Thursday, put-ting him behind bars for a second time for insulting Islam and stoking religious hatred ...