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A Guide to Living Happily in a Short Life – By Nadeeka – eLanka Life is a fleeting journey, a brief interlude in the grand tapestry of time. In the face of its transience, the pursuit of happiness becomes an art—an art that requires mindfulness, gratitude, and a conscious effort to savor each precious moment. This article serves as a guide to navigating the brevity of life with a focus on cultivating happiness and fulfillment. 1. Embrace the Present: The past is but a collection of memories, and the future is an uncertain canvas. The key to happiness lies in embracing the present moment. Engage your senses, relish the beauty around you, and be fully present in the now. Life’s richness is found in the small, seemingly insignificant moments. 2. Cultivate Gratitude: Gratitude is the soil in which happiness thrives. Take time each day to reflect on the blessings, no ...

Unveiling the Mystique of Sithulpawwa: A Journey into Sri Lanka’s Ancient Buddhist Sanctuary – By Bhanuka – eLanka This ancient Buddhist monastery, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, beckons adventurers and spiritual seekers alike. Join us on a virtual journey as we explore the enigmatic allure, historical significance, and serene beauty of Sithulpawwa. Historical Heritage: Sithulpawwa’s history unfolds like a chronicle of ancient wisdom. Believed to have been a meditation hub for Buddhist monks, the site has endured centuries, witnessing the ebb and flow of time. Rock inscriptions tell tales of bygone eras, providing a captivating glimpse into the lives of those who sought solace within its sacred precincts. Architectural Marvels: The monastic complex of Sithulpawwa boasts a remarkable fusion of natural rock formations and man-made structures. Delve into the intricate details of stupas, dagobas, and caves that served as dwellings for monks engaged in profound contemplation. Marvel at ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan Tagged Ancient Buddhist monastery, Conservation efforts at Sithulpawwa, Cultural significance of Sithulpawwa, Historical significance of Sithulpawwa, Meditation hubs in ancient Sri Lanka, Natural surroundings of Sithulpawwa, Pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka, Rock inscriptions at Sithulpawwa, Sithulpawwa, Sithulpawwa Sri Lanka, Spiritual sanctuary in Sri Lanka Adventure and exploration at Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka historical and cultural heritage, Stupas and dagobas in Sithulpawwa, Trekking in Sithulpawwa wilderness, Visitor experience at Sithulpawwa

“Lion City” – ‘Isle at the end of the peninsula’ By Arundathie Abeysinghe Part I Globally renowned for its dazzling skyscrapers that decorate the skyline, awe-inspiring architecture, world-class museums, culinary scene that is second to none, including its melting pot of food hubs, tidiness, glamorous shopping centers, high standards of living, stable political environment, low crime rates, efficient public service including streamlined public transport service that makes it easy to get around, Singapore consistently ranks highly in global indexes for quality of life… In early December, this year (2023), I had the privilege to visit this year-round haven for explorers for a few days with my family members… In a series of articles, I have penned my memories of this breathtaking spotlessly clean vibrant country… Located approximately 137 kilometers (85 miles) north of the equator (over one degree from the equator), the diamond-shaped Singapore Island and 60 small islets ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Artificial creation of Singapore Island, Culinary scene in Singapore, Cultural diversity in Singapore, December travel to Singapore, Festivals and festive treats in Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, Geography of Singapore, Lion City Singapore Singapore travelogue, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa Island, Singapore as a city-state and island state, Singapore tourism, Singapore's growth and prosperity, Singapore's historical background, Singapore's independence in 1965, Singapore's quality of life, Skyscrapers and architecture in Singapore

Sri Lankan born Cricketer in NZ XI warm-up game against Bangladesh Source:-newswire Sri Lankan-born cricketer Nikith Perera will showcase his skills as he represents New Zealand XI in a 50-over warm-up match against Bangladesh at Lincoln’s Bert Sutcliffe Oval this Thursday. The talented player is set to make a mark in the upcoming fixture, highlighting the diverse talent contributing to New Zealand’s cricket scene. ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Bangladesh, New Zealand XI, Nikith Perera, Sri Lankan born cricketer

CandleAid Lanka – A Time To Share The December northerly winds are blowing. People all over the world are planning for Christmas. The ‘Haves’ juggle with multiple choices and the ‘Have nots’ lament in a litany of sadness for Christmas to come and go as fast as possible. The sooner it leaves them the better it is and more tolerable the pain would be. Yes, they breathe a sigh of relief that January has arrived, and the Christmas celebration has floated away from their ‘hard earned’ lives. That is a reality the poor face year in year out. “So, this is Christmas, what have you done?” sang John Lennon. Amidst the grand plans we make, why not think of the birthday we celebrate? Why not figure out a way to give a gift to the Birthday Boy? No, I am certainly not asking for a donation. I only write to ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged CandleAid Lanka, Christmas, Christmas planning worldwide, December northerly winds, Haves and Have nots during Christmas, time to share

ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ගුවන්විදුලි සේවය ආරම්භ වී ‍මේ මස 16 දිනට 98 වසරක් සපිරේ. – By Gamini Kariyawasam 2025 දී ශතක පුර්ණය වෙත පියනගන – ජාතික ගුවන්විදුලිය. 1920 සිට ලංකා ගුවන්විදුලි සංගමය විකාශන සම්ප්‍රේෂණය කිරීම පිණිස මෙරට පර්යේෂණයන්හී නියැළී සිටියහ. ගුග්ලිමෝ මාකෝනි ගුවන්විදුලි තරංග මාලා හඳුනාගෙන දශක දෙකක් යාමට මත්තෙන්, එනම් 1925 දෙසැම්බර් 16 වන දින මෙරට ගුවන්විදුලි ප්‍රචාරක කටයුතු ආරම්භ කිරීමට තරම් ශ්‍රී ලංකාව කාර්යශුර වූවාය.බ්‍රිතාන්‍යයෙහි ගුවන්විදුලි විකාශනය 1922 දී ආරම්භ විය.ලංකාවට සමගාමීව ජපානය සහ පේරු රාජ්‍යයෙහි නිත්‍ය ගුවන්විදුලි විකාශනය ආරම්භ කරන ලදී. ගුග්ලිමෝ මාකෝනි තමා නිපදවූ මුල්ම ගුවන්විදුලි යන්ත්‍රය සමග. එවකට මෙරට ආණ්ඩුකාර ධුරය හෙබවූ ශ්‍රීමත් හියූ ක්ලිෆඩ් මහතා, මධ්‍යම විදුලි සංදේශ කාර්යාලයේ තනන ලද විකාශන මැදිරියක සිට කළ කතාව ඇතුළත් විකාශනය මෙරට ප්‍රචාරය වූ ප්‍රථම ගුවන්විදුලි වැඩසටහන ලෙස සැළකේ පැය කීපයකට සීමා වූ මුල්ම ගුවන්විදුලියේ වැඩසටහන් බටහිර ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr. Gamini Kariyawasam Tagged ගුග්ලිමෝ මාකෝනි, ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ගුවන්විදුලි සේවය

A Christmas Evening. A night to remember! – By Aubrey Joachim Last Sunday evening a full house of some 225 people were enthralled when they were taken back 2,000 years to re-live the story of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. The Sri Lankan New South Wales Catholic Association’s annual Christmas event was held at the Polish Church and hall in Marayong. The evening commenced with Holy Mass after which the statue of the Baby Jesus was processed from the church to the hall to commence the Nativity enactment on what is – this year, the 800th anniversary of the Nativity scene. St. Francis of Assisi had the first nativity scene in a cave near Greccio in Italy. The Nativity scene was created by St. Francis to re-create the landscape of Bethlehem – where Jesus was born some 1,200 years prior. Ever since, the Nativity has become a part ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Aubrey Joachim Tagged A Christmas Evening. A night to remember! - By Aubrey Joachim, New South Wales Catholic Association’s

Pakistan show defiance as Aussie bowlers toil. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Pakistan bounced back defiantly chasing a colossal Australian target, but the game still leans in Australia’s favour as it goes into day thre and a tense battle to decide which way the cards fall. Much against all expectations, the Pakistanis fought back to keep Australia under 500, then they implemented an unexpected strategy of restraint and controlled approach to chase a mountainous task ahead, and right now seem intent on taking it up to the Aussies. Pakistan debutante Aaner Jamal marked his entry to the big time with a memorable performance with the ball. The new fast man in the squad bowled brilliantly to grab 6 for 111 and was primarily responsible for restricting Australia from a mammoth total. The bouncy Perth wicket appeared to suggest Australian dominance against a team that has had ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Pakistan

SL origin Nikith Perera represents NZ XI – By Shamseer Jaleel Source : dailymirror Sri Lankan-born Nikith Perera, represented New Zealand XI in their one-day encounter against the visiting Bangladesh outfit under Liton Das. Nikith from Auckland saw his teammates, Samrath Singh and Quinn Sunde too, represent the same outfit. Nikith is the son of former Antonian cricket and rugby player, Nimalke Perera who lives in New Zealand. Nimalke also represented the CR and FC in club rugby late 80’s. ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Nikith Perera

Celebrating Freedom: The Rich History of Independence Square in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Nestled in the heart of Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, Independence Square stands as a symbol of the nation’s struggle for freedom and its triumphant journey towards independence. This historic landmark not only bears witness to the nation’s past but also serves as a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike. The story of Independence Square begins in 1948 when Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon, gained independence from British colonial rule. The square, originally called Torrington Square, witnessed the historic moment when the Union Jack was lowered, and the Lion Flag of Ceylon was raised for the first time. Today, visitors can still sense the echoes of that momentous day as they explore the square’s various monuments and structures. Designed by the renowned architect Tom Neville Wynne-Jones, Independence Square boasts a blend of neo-baroque and ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged D.S. Senanayake, Independence Memorial Lake, Independence Square in Sri Lanka