Sinhala translation of Jataka Tales launched in Sri Lanka
The Sinhala translation of Jataka Tales, a large collection of Buddhist stories, was launched in Colombo on the occasion of ...
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Ethnic tensions rise in Sri Lanka as Tamil Hindus allege Sinhala-Buddhisisation of religious sites
The nation’s Department of Archaeology now recognises this as an ancient Buddhist site ... of Land Conflicts in Sri Lanka, terms this a sign of increasing “Sinhala-Buddhisisation” in the ...
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Leading Buddhist Scholar in Contemporary Sri Lanka
As a prolific writer in both Sinhala and English, Prof ... In 2002, he founded the Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS), an academic and professional organization for Buddhist scholars in ...
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Muslims In Sri Lanka Fail To Return To Their Homes In War-Torn Provinces
Nearly two decades have passed since the 26-year civil war ended in Sri Lanka. Yet, Muslims displaced from the island nation still face significant challenges in returning to their homes and ...
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The chequered history of Buddha Gaya
Bodh Gaya (or Buddha Gaya as it is called in Sri Lanka), is the place where the Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was a major ...
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The significance of Navam Poya
February is called Navam in the Sinhala calendar. The Navam Full Moon Poya Day is a Public Holiday in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka to designate special day to celebrate ethnic cultures and traditions
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that a special day will be designated in October to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and values of all ethnicities in Sri Lanka ...