Vesak thoughts Foster and foremost the Dhamma the Buddha Way – By KKS Perera Source : dailymirror The harmonious coexistence of all beings, including humans and animals, lies at the core of Buddhist doctrine The enlightened one emphasised that an individual’s social position or birth does not determine their intrinsic goodness or badness A deeper comprehension of the fundamental philosophies of different religions from a young age ensures that no race or religion is deemed superior to another Hostile thoughts and actions act as obstacles to spiritual liberation, the sacred goal of all spiritual endeavors In 1948, D.S. Senanayake encountered pressure from leading Buddhist clergy to include a special clause for Buddhism in the newly independent nation’s Constitution. The two Mahanayake Theros of Asgiriya and Malwatta threatened to boycott the inauguration ceremony in Kandy. Despite the pressure, the Prime Minister did not yield. Instead, he travelled to Kandy and convinced the Mahanayake ...
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Rich legend of Lumbini – By Dr.Gamini Kariyawasam. Lumbini Vansaya Book PDF DOWNLOAD – Click Here This year’s Vesak festival brings cherished memories of the enchanting Lumbini, the birthplace of Prince Siddhartha. As we celebrate, it’s the perfect moment to delve into the rich legend of Lumbini, illuminated by recent archaeological discoveries. This article aims to bring the ancient allure of this sacred site to life, revealing its hidden stories and newfound treasures. – “Ananda, Lumbini is the birthplace of the Tathagatas ( Lord Buddha ) . It is a place where the devotees have to see and understand the impermanent nature. One who worships this place will be born in heaven after death in a good soul.” According to the Maha Parnirvana Sutra, Lumbini where Gautama Buddha was born, Buddha Gaya where he attained Buddhahood, Isipatanarama where he preached the Dhamma Chakra Sutra, and ...
May 21, 2024
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Rewriting Srilanka history based on scientific findings – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam Image Source : tamilnet Mahawamsa which was first written by Bhikku Mahanama, has documented the history of Srilanka since the 3rd century CE. Though the record has been accepted as correct in most instances, there were discrepancies in para-history and proto-history. The concept of origin of Sinhala race as a result of union of a male lion with female human which is not biologically possible, is not acceptable. Also, the narrative regarding Lord Buddha making three unaided flying visits to Srilanka which is not feasible, is not tenable. This makes the early part of Mahavamsa text prone to be challenged. As for proto-history, Mahawamsa is largely silent. It does not say about the people who inhabited the land and their civilisation. Modern advances have exposed data contrary to entrenched beliefs. It is postulated by geologists that Srilanka had once ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya-by Kalani-eLanka The lush greenery of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, stands the revered Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, an epitome of Buddhist heritage and spirituality. With its rich history dating back over two millennia, this sacred temple holds a special place in the hearts of devotees and visitors alike, drawing pilgrims from far and wide to experience its tranquil ambiance and profound religious significance. The origins of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya are steeped in legend and myth, tracing back to the era of Lord Buddha himself. According to traditional beliefs, the temple was established during the third visit of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, around 500 BCE. It is said that the site was sanctified by the Buddha’s own presence, marking it as a sacred place of worship for generations to come. Over the centuries, the temple has undergone numerous renovations and expansions, each contributing to its architectural ...
Feb 26, 2024
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historical site located in Anuradhapura ‘ Ruwanwelimahaseya ‘ – By Sandun (Kavinda) Rathnaweera Image Credit : Sandun (Kavinda) Rathnaweera Source : Sandun (Kavinda) Rathnaweera Linkedin Ruwanwelimahaseya, also known as Ruwanwelisaya, is a significant religious and historical site located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is a massive stupa, or Buddhist shrine, which holds great importance for Buddhists worldwide. Ruwanwelimahaseya is believed to enshrine relics of Lord Buddha and is considered one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka. The stupa’s architectural magnificence and religious significance make it a popular tourist destination. Its large dome-like structure, adorned with intricate carvings and embellishments, showcases the ancient craftsmanship of the region. The stupa stands tall, reaching a height of about 338 feet (103 meters) and is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped area. Visitors to Ruwanwelimahaseya can experience a serene and peaceful atmosphere as they explore the site. Many pilgrims and devotees flock to ...
Jun 3, 2023
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“LOVING LIFE TOGETHER” – BY Des Kelly – Introducing Hemraj Fernando – සසරේ නොනැසෙන පෙම | Eternal love Something a little different, in this song, written by Hemraj Fernando, dedicated to his wife, telling her how much he loves her. Because Sinhalese Buddhist people do believe in rebirth, he writes that they met, once before at a stupa, while worshipping Lord Buddha, then, at a Church Service worshipping Jesus Christ. The song is well written & performed and deserves to be seen by all our members. With due thanks to Hemraj, telling us his story on “LOVING LIFE TOGETHER” Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’ Lanka. Recently we released the following video online. What do you think? Hemraj wrote the lyrics for this song in 2007. This song is relevant to Sri Lanka today as it was divided between Races, Religions and Cultures and the new generation wants to reject it. The meaning of this song Each day ...
Aug 14, 2022
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Bodhi Dhamma Vihara Bendigo ගෞරවනීය ආරාධනයයි – අභිනවයෙන් ඉදිවන බෙන්ඩිගෝ හි බෝධි ධම්මවිහාරය සදහා මංගල ශිලා ප්රතිස්ථාපනය සියළු පින්වත් මහත්ම මහත්මීන් වෙත, අප අති උතුම් ජය ශ්රී මහා බෝධීන් වන්සේගේ අංකුරයන් වහන්සේ ප්රථම වරට රෝපණය වන බෙන්ඩිගෝ හි බෝධි ධම්ම විහාරය සදහා මුල්ගල තැබීමේ උත්සවය දෙසැම්බර් මස 11 වන සෙනසුරාදා සවස 1 ට යෙදෙන සුභ මොහොතින් ආරම්භ කිරීමට , බෝධි ධම්ම විහාරස්ථ කමිටුව තීරණය කර ඇත. ජය ශ්රී මහා බෝධි ප්රාකාරය වටා තැන්පත් වන්නාවූ , රනින් ආලේපිත විශේෂ වූ බුද්ධ ප්රතිමා වහන්සේලාත් , සර්වඥධාතූන් වහන්සේලාත් බැතිමතුන්ගේ වන්දනාමානය උදෙසා තැන්පත් කිරීමද එදිනට සිදුවනු ඇත . මේ දුර්ලභ වූ පුණ්යකර්මයට බැති සිතින් අරාධනා කර සිටිමු. තෙරුවන් සරණයි දීප්ත වික්රමරත්න සභාපති-බෝධි ධම්ම විහාරය Now you have the rare opportunity to be part of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Bodhi Dhamma Vihara in Bendigo where the first-ever Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sapling (the same Bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha became enlightened) in Australia. The ceremony starts on Saturday the 11th December 2021 from 1 pm. On the same day, devotees will get the opportunity to worship special gold-plated Buddha statues that were crafted for the vihara and sacred relics. We wish to cordially invite you to this rare charity event. Best Regards Deeptha Wickramaratna President-Bodhi Dhamma Buddhist Association ...
Nov 14, 2021
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Pollution round the Kandy Lake – Written by Dr harold Gunatillake-Health writer “If the road blockage at the ‘Maligawa’ is removed division of traffic movements may ease part of the problem”. Round the Kandy Lake the vehicular pollution is quite problematic and injurious to the inhabitants living close to the road-side, surrounding the lake. The pollutants emanating from the exhaust pipes of vehicles, including buses, Lorries and motor cycles are filled with numerous fluids, which harm the environment in the cases of leakage or improper disposal. The incidence of chest problems is much higher than elsewhere according to personal communications. If the road blockage at the ‘Maligawa’ is removed division of traffic movements may ease part of the problem. Such a sharp incline in traffic volume on one side of the lake road is creating health problems for the inhabitants living in those upmarket precious properties on ...
Mar 15, 2020
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BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE FOR WESAK A rare conversation between Lord Buddha & Bhikkhu Ananda…. Read it loud to family, 1. Ananda :- I can’t find free time. Life has become hectic. Buddha:- Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you free. 2. Ananda :- Why has life become complicated now? Buddha :- Stop analyzing life… It makes it complicated. Just live it. 3. Ananda :- Why are we then constantly unhappy? Buddha :- Worrying has become your habit. That’s why you are not happy. 4. Ananda :- Why do good people always suffer? Buddha :- Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life becomes better, not bitter. 5. Ananda :- You mean to say such experience is useful? Buddha :- Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons ...
