I was greatly saddened, shocked and feared for the continuation of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, closely linked with Buddhism, on a recent visit to Anuradhapura. Entering the precincts of Ruwanveliseya, we walked under a long canopy of coloured lights. Then, turning to the left of the dagoba, a worse sight met our eyes. Remembering as […]
The title of my article this week is the title of the felicitation program organized and conducted in Sri Lanka at the Bhikkhu’s abode – Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya Monastery – and streamed virtually worldwide. It was to mark Ven Uda Eriyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thera’s 70th birthday; “his 33 years of monastic life; his contribution to […]
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