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The Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness: How Sri Lanka’s Ancient Tradition Can Help You Find Inner Peace and Wellness – By Nadeeka – eLanka Meditation and mindfulness are ancient practices that have been used for centuries to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall wellness. Sri Lanka is one of the countries that has a long tradition of meditation and mindfulness, and many people from around the world come to Sri Lanka to learn these practices. In this article, we will explore the benefits of meditation and mindfulness and how they can help you find inner peace and wellness. What is meditation and mindfulness? Meditation and mindfulness are practices that involve training your mind to focus on the present moment and to become aware of your thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. Meditation is a technique that involves training your mind to focus on a particular object, such as your ...

Mar 30, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Nadeeka Kumari Tagged
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A major festival in Sri Lanka ” Vesak “ – By Malsha – eLanka Vesak is a Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Vesakha (usually in May) in many countries around the world, including in South and Southeast Asia. The festival is typically observed by practicing Buddhists through acts of merit, such as making offerings at temples, performing acts of charity, and observing the eight precepts. In some countries, the festival is celebrated with parades, processions, and other public events. Vesak is an important holiday in Buddhism, as it marks significant milestones in the life of the Buddha and serves as a reminder of his teachings and their relevance to modern times. It is also a time for Buddhists to reflect on their own spiritual practice and to recommit to living a ...

Mar 29, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , ,
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Guided Loving Kindness Meditation… – by Joe Paiva People are caught in this epicentre. Resulting in many social issues ie mental health, loneliness, isolation, Aged Care, dependence on social drugs, domestic problems, intergenerational issues, etc. Let us solely consider the meditation aspect,  a very ancient lifestyle when humans were were forest dwellers..then farmers. Village dwellers…Urban busy hectic lifestyle…Concrete Jungles and rapid transport systems. The 20th Century world is in turmoil. We have unconsciously become a product of our environment. People are caught in this epicentre. What does one seek peace and solace? Meditation.  5, 10, or 15 minutes a day. Anytime convenient. Please consider publishing in Elanka. I leave it to your discretion. Please refer to the 160 comments. It is testimony of how much it has been valued. Joe Paiva 14 October 22   ...

Oct 14, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , , , , ,
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