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  • The Buddha taught a wide variety of things

    The Buddha taught a wide variety of things

    (courtesy of The Island) In his article ‘Have we let Dhamma Down?’ (The Island, 11/5/2020), Dr. Kemachandra wrote, “The Buddha categorically expounded that he only teaches dukkha and dukkha only.”  This is not just the writer’s own opinion, he is paraphrasing..




  • CANADIAN PM AND SINHALESE/TAMIL NEW YEAR

    CANADIAN PM AND SINHALESE/TAMIL NEW YEAR

    It is observed that in Canada, on the occasion of Sinhalese and Tamil new year, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, extended his exclusive good wishes to just the Tamils. There are more than three hundred thousand Sinhalese living in..


  • Vesak month begins

    Vesak month begins

    May is Vesak month – the month of special significance to Buddhists. The holiest day of the year for Buddhists, Vesak Full Moon Poya day commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of Gotama Buddha. Buddhists observe ‘ata sil’ throughout..


  • Yuthukama Forum on Opposition – Press Release

    Yuthukama Forum on Opposition – Press Release

    The Yuthukama forum has issued a strongly worded press release on the demands of opposition which consist with separatists, extremists, opportunists and pro-terrorists to destabilize the country. The full text of the press release issued by the Mr. Gevindu Kumaranathunga,..


  • Gotabaya met Maha Sangha

    Gotabaya met Maha Sangha

    The President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka met Buddhist Maha Sangha at his office to discuss the current affairs of the Island. The Ven. Nayaka Theros of all the three Chapters of the Maha Sangha met  Gotabaya  and approved  the..


  • COVID-19 Fund balance hits Rs. 737 m

    COVID-19 Fund balance hits Rs. 737 m

    As corporate and individual donations continue to grow, the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’s balance has collected Rs. 737 million, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Friday the 17th April. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa established the COVID-19 Healthcare and..