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An a island country located in the Indian Ocean ” Sri lanka” – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, off the southern coast of India. The country has a rich cultural heritage and a history that spans over 3,000 years. The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, which is located on the west coast of the island. The country has a population of approximately 21 million people, with Sinhalese being the largest ethnic group, followed by Tamil and Muslim communities. Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and ancient Buddhist temples. It has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The economy of Sri Lanka is primarily based on agriculture, with tea, rubber, and coconut being some ...

Mar 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged ancient cities, Anuradhapura Kingdom, Ayurveda, BEACHES, Buddhism, Buddhist Culture, Cardamom, Christianity, Cinnamon, Dolphins, elephants, Hinduism, Islam, leopards, lush tropical rainforests, natural environment, Polonnaruwa Kingdom, sea turtles, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lankan culture, Sri Lankan Muslims, Tea culture, The Esala Perahera, Traditional music, UNESCO, whales, WILDLIFE, World Heritage sites

A shining example for Buddhist Clergy – By Dr. Tilak S. Fernando Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera was recognised as a noble Buddhist monk who committed his whole life to social service. The Venerable monk never indulged in selfish motives. Some Buddhist monks have joined various political parties and dabble actively in politics. Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera focused on working for the ordinary man. Therefore, the late Thera was considered one of the holiest priests, who earned respect from the public. Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera’s sixth death anniversary was commemorated at the Rajamaha Viharaya in Kotte a few weeks ago. Early Life He was born to Pathirage Don Peiris Appuhamy and Kuruwita Arachchige Karalinahamy in a remote village called Maduluwawe. Educated initially at Maduluwawe mixed school, as a child, he displayed unique qualities that were different from other young children and decided to take up robes as a Buddhist monk ...

May 11, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Tilak S Fernando Tagged Buddhist Culture, Buddhist philosophy, history of Ceylon, Lankan Buddhist society, Prof. Sarath Wijesuriya, Rajamaha Viharaya in Kotte, Vidyodaya University, Walpola Rahula Thera