Rev. Fr. Joseph Benedict Fernando was born on March 19, 1938 on the feast day of St Joseph and was ordained a Priest of God on September 3, 1962. After a brief illness he was summoned by his Creator on October 21, 2021 and entered in glory into the land inherited in heaven by his virtues and piety. A scholar with a litany of academic qualifications,
When one comes across the word ‘Meditation’ most often people entertain fear. They think that they are entering a zone in the unconsciousness. This is highly unlikely. If at all the mind would be even more luminous following a meditation session.
The following article was written by me three years ago. I have known him for more than 40 years and never met a sincere friend as Lakshman in my life. Like instant food, he never climbed up elevated by the propaganda, but attained greatness by singing in his own style and remained a humble, unsophisticated person till the end. As a veteran singer and
The conclusion of ‘Vap Poya’ marks the end of the retreat of the monks. The word ‘Retreat’ is more spoken in the Catholic sphere, but this word could also be used to define the retreat of the Buddhist monks during the period of Vas or the confinement of the monks to one place to meditate and also give the teachings of Buddha to the devotees, as to how they could lead a better life and attain eternal bliss.
Sri Lanka China Society has started the distribution of offerings made by Amity Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy which have come in the form of scholarships worth Rs 9 Million to selected needy students in Sri Lanka.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Warning of a terror attack: Govt springs into action on multiple fronts
Indian Intelligence alerts Sri Lanka to potential attack in Arugam Bay
Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Israelis top tourist arrivals in Arugam Bay, but reduced now