By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Whilst being in total agreement with the sentiments expressed by a ‘Member of the silent majority’ in the article “The distortion of...
In this day and age, when mankind is losing faith in religious virtues, is Sri Lanka, which is regarded as a Buddhist country losing its way?...
This Friday Cassandra is on a very different tack or track. No dealing with politics; no criticism of politicians; no harping on the fate that befell...
by Nanda P Wanasundera Published very recently and being distributed by its author – Ven. Siri Vajiraramaye ŇāŇāṇasiha Thera – is his latest collection of Buddhist...
By Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara Psychology is a broad field that encompasses the scientific study of the human mind, and its processes, such as thought, behaviour,...
By Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara In Buddhism, the word mana (Pali) connotes the idea of pride, arrogance, vanity, or conceit, etc. Although these words are used...
A Book Review: By Professor N.A.de S Amaratunga Publisher – Motilal Banarsidass International, Delhi Reviewed by Professor Chandima Wijebandara I was surprised, when I received this...
(Introduction to Sena Thoradeniya’ s book- Galle Face Protest: System Change or Anarchy?) By Gunadasa Amarasekera Reading these dispatches by Sena Thoradeniya (ST) to the Lanka...
By Dr. Justice Chadradasa Nanayakkara Buddhism refers to three unwholesome states of mind that impede the spiritual progress of human beings. The unwholesome mental states are...
by Bhante S. Dhammika of Australia Humour (Pali parihasa) is the characteristic of something that evokes laughter or at least a smile. Having a sense of...