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Samanala Kanda: A Sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage in Sri Lanka – By Bhanuka – eLanka Samanala Kanda, also known as Adam’s Peak, is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka, particularly for Buddhists. Rising 2,243 meters (7,359 feet) above sea level, this majestic mountain in the central highlands is not only a natural wonder but also a profound spiritual symbol deeply intertwined with the history and religious practices of Sri Lankan Buddhism. The mountain, often referred to as Sri Pada, meaning “Sacred Footprint,” is believed to bear the footprint of the Buddha himself, making it a site of immense significance for Buddhists around the world. The Legend of the Sacred Footprint According to Buddhist tradition, the footprint at the summit of Samanala Kanda is said to have been left by the Buddha during his third visit to Sri Lanka. It is believed that the Buddha, in his compassion ...

Aug 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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 “Serious Suicides” I really cannot understand suicide for a start. To take one’s own life, no matter what the circumstances are, is SO useless. The really sad part of the situation lies with the relatives and loved ones of the unfortunate one, who has preferred to ‘end-it’, by using a cowardly road out.  Then, I remember, as a child, reading about many Japanese fighter pilots, having been told that they MUST commit ‘Hari-Kari’, in order to win World war 2. These young guys gladly gave their own lives,  diving headfirst into Ships & buildings, but I dread to think about how each one of them really felt, taking that last dive. Never, ever to go home again ?. More serious  suicides occur then,  AFTER too many military people RETURN home, the reason being that, having volunteered to go out in a bid to save their Country, they are not adequately ...

Sep 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged ,
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           “WHERE BUTTERFLIES DIE” – By Des Kelly     The subject of another beautiful Sri Lankan song I have recorded. This superb article and scenic memories will doubtlessly be enjoyed by many thousands of our Ceylonese people  (as I like to call them), all over the World.            Sri Pada’ samanala kanda  pene’, (you see Sri pade’, the butterfly mountain), is the opening line of the song which explains that, in addition to it being the mountain on which is reputed to have the footprint of either Adam (as in Adam’s peak), or Lord Buddha, depending on which religion you belong to, is also the final resting place of millions of Sri Lankas beautiful butterflies, who fly there to simply connect with this sacred place and die. It is a mountain range that offers the most glorious scenic views, not only ...

May 14, 2021 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , ,
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“The beautiful butterfly mountain” – By Des Kelly Legend has it that it is here, that all these beautiful little winged creatures of Ceylon then, (Sri Lanka now), finally come to rest. In the meantime, gorgeous little butterflies flutter by, here, there, and everywhere, giving us all something pretty to feast our eyes upon. “Samanala Kanda” will therefore make for very interesting reading, in addition to bringing back some wonderful memories to many eLanka readers, some of whom were forced to leave our beautiful homeland for political reasons. Here’s hoping that all Sri Lankans reading this will have good reason to be very proud of our Motherland, it’s natural beauty, the mountains, valleys, hills and dales,  waterfalls, verdant shades of green, all around, it’s flora and fauna, large and small, right down to the little winged butterflies, learn to appreciate all these beauties of nature, and desist from turning large areas ...

Jan 7, 2021 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , ,
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