Geopolitically and historically, Sri Lanka has long been home to people from many regions. Despite claims of racial purity, ...

Explore the ancient layers of the Ramayana and Ravana's evolving narrative through Devdutt Pattanaik's insightful column.

The Royal Palace of Kandy in central Sri Lanka is unlike any other. Perched on an artificial lake in the island’s mountainous highlands, its whitewashed stucco and terracotta walls tower over a series ...

The antique stores in Sri Lanka hold the keys to a design legacy centuries in the making. From the Dutch colonial specimen ...

The Sri Lanka Bonsai Association (SLBA) will host its annual bonsai exhibition, “Reflections 2026 – Living Images,” on March 13 and 14 at the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress Hall, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, ...

Sapugaskanda Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient temple of historical value. It is believed that the temple has been built in the ...

It’s a daunting legacy given that all art has to be catalogued and some of the ‘Ceylon monotones’ – one colour paintings of Ceylon society and scenes have to be perused to identify the personages ...

The teachings of Gautama must be viewed against the background of pre-existing traditions of Hinduism, the religion to which Gautama himself was born. His philosophy could be seen as a form of ...

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that improving Bhikkhu education is not merely about producing graduates, and that the Government's objective is to nurture a ...

Richmond is one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities. One aspect of that is the presence of unique Buddhist temples within our boundaries. Three of the largest temples also represent their own ...

You could spend decades exploring this continent and never get bored. Its diversity is dazzling, from ancient civilisations to the most modern cities.

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