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YouTube channel “Panshu” launched by the Walpola Rahula Institute; A fertile environment for critical thinking By Raj Gonsalkorale The lesson for all is the need for nurturing critical thinking and to question information and its veracity. In explaining the thinking behind naming the new YouTube channel as Panshu, Ven Galkande Dhammananda said that the philosophy of the WRI has always had a positive outlook and it has focused on what could be done to have better outcomes, even over time, rather than just being disappointed with existing outcomes. By Raj Gonsalkorale Social media today has linked millions of people with facts, fiction and outright fake news. It has influenced change of governments, election of Presidents, Royalty being found out and disgraced, scandals of every description doing the rounds faster than lightning, and instant messaging becoming integral to the life of millions. Most do not ascertain the veracity of information that ...

Oct 14, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Raj Gonsalkorale Tagged , , , ,
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Ritualism is not Buddhism – Venerable Galkande Dhammananda – by Raj Gonsalkorale The multi religious and multi ethnic approach taken by the Walpola Rahula Institute (WRI) and its head, Venerable Galkande Dhammananda to advance social healing amongst all people in Sri Lanka and elsewhere is set to take a major step forward with the increasing focus on online programs that could potentially reach vast audiences from the comfort of their homes. In the context of widespread ritualism experienced and expressed as Buddhism in Sri Lanka, the focus on Buddha’s teachings on the principles of his doctrine and the need for society to be healed of many mental wounds they carry, the WRI and Venerable Dhammananda offers a breath of fresh air to those who are confused and even disillusioned with ritualism that is being expressed as Buddhism. The uniqueness of the Walpola Rahula Institute in Sri Lanka, begun by Venerable ...

Jul 31, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Raj Gonsalkorale Tagged , , , ,
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Walpola Rahula Institute Sri Lanka expands online programs on social healing By a well-wisher of the Walpola Rahula Institute The multi religious and multi ethnic approach taken by the Walpola Rahula Institute (WRI) to advance social healing amongst all people in Sri Lanka and elsewhere is set to take a major step forward with the increasing focus on online programs. The spread of COVID in Sri Lanka provided an opportunity for Venerable Galkande Dhammananda, the head of the Walpola Rahula Institute and the Chairperson of the Walpola Rahula Trust, to commence online programs to spread the message of social healing via a YouTube channel, Rahula Dhammavahini. Monthly Metta sessions, discussion sessions and discourses conducted by Ven Dhammananda and other learned, erudite Monks, and opportunities provided via this same medium for individuals and families to remember their loved ones on birthdays, death anniversaries and other commemorative occasions, have been ongoing and ...

Jun 12, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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    Peace and harmony through literature: Buddhism and Thirukkural Following is the Valedictory Speech delivered by Venerable Galkande Dhammananda at the Sydney University, Australia on 31 July Source: Daily FT Sri Lanka It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to have this opportunity to deliver the valedictory speech at this international conference on ‘Peace and harmony through literature: Thirukkural,’ a universal literature. Thank you for inviting me.  I like to acknowledge here with appreciation, your conference director, Dr. Chandrika Subramanian who along with Sris Ponniahpillai, one of the active organisers of this conference who were instrumental in my being here today. In my mind, Thirukkural is a recital about life; what is and what should be. It is a guide to develop one’s mind with the aim of making an individual a better human being who understands and loves others. Such an individual will naturally influence others in ...

Aug 5, 2019 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , Comments 0
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