DANA GUIDELINES
A Simple guide to Help you. ඔබගේ පහසුව සදහා සරල මාර්ගෝපදේශය 1. The first thing we should always do when we come to a monastery is to venerate our Great …
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Tomorrow’s World Seen Through the Buddha’s Eyes
Did you know that our life span will shorten to 10 years?
The Beauty of Speaking the Truth
A person who lies is like a vessel turned upside down. They cannot hold any good qualities in them.
Dhammadāna: Pāli Word of the Day
The gift of Dhamma surpasses all gifts. The taste of Dhamma surpasses all taste.
Let Us Offer the Blessed One Special Waterless Milk Rice
Learn how to make special milk rice to offer to the Supreme Buddha
Āraddhaviriya: Energetic | Pali Word of the Day
Without being energetic, it is impossible to overcome the defilements that keep us bound to saṁsara.
Help Your Children Succeed
Parents have a great opportunity and responsibility to help their children learn and practice the Dhamma.
Learning to let go & the Danger of not being Mindful
Finding a low-stress job may be difficult or impossible for many people. A more realistic choice would be handled with issues with the wise strategies taught by the Buddha to reduce stress at work.
The Eight Uposatha Precepts
The Buddha encouraged his lay-followers to keep the Five Precepts (abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and taking intoxicants) for as long as life lasts. He also recommended that …
Why Do We Teach Buddhism in English?
Many people ask us why, in a country like Sri Lanka, we teach Buddhism in English. The answer is very simple. It is for the people here now who cannot …
The Five Precepts
The Buddha taught us that ethics is the foundation for all of the good qualities we can develop in the mind. By following five basic training rules we can eliminate …
Okasa Vandami! Asking for Forgiveness & Sharing Merit
Learn how to ask the monks for forgiveness and share merit with them. And download a PDF.
Come to our programs when you visit Sri Lanka
Even if you are just visiting Sri Lanka for a short time, we would love to have you learn about Buddhism and meditation with us. Our activities are a great …