eLanka Newsletter – 14th August 2024 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Photos’ from the OFF THE BEATEN TRACK CDF PATIENT TRANSPORT ANNUAL BALL 2024 – 10th August – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Health & Views August 1st issue 2024 – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka: Our Foreign Minister Deshamannya Luxman Kadirgamar Who Molded Us-by Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Paintings by Laknath Peiris – A Profile Review by eLanka Watch “The Ceylon Journal – A glimpse of the first volume” on YouTube Reminiscing Dilani Abeywardena award winning actress while at pinnacle of fame migrated to New York -on her fruitful endurance in the past two decades – By Sunil Thenabadu Footprints on Water: The Untold Journey of WT Stace from Colonial Ceylon to American Philosophy OUR AFRICAN SAFARI IN 2012 – Kenya – By ...
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The Awe-Inspiring Awkana Buddha: A Timeless Symbol of Devotion and Mastery in Sri Lanka – By Bhanuka – eLanka Tucked away in the lush greenery of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, near the ancient city of Anuradhapura, stands one of the most remarkable and awe-inspiring monuments of Buddhist art: the Awkana Buddha statue. This colossal statue, carved out of a single granite rock face during the 5th century, is a testament to the artistic mastery and deep spiritual devotion of ancient Sri Lankan craftsmen. The Awkana Buddha is not just a symbol of religious significance; it is a living testament to the island’s rich cultural heritage and the enduring influence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The story of the Awkana Buddha is one of faith, perseverance, and the unyielding human spirit. It is a tale that transcends time, touching the hearts of those who stand before this majestic ...
