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Today is the 141st birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala:

First Global Dharmaduta
 

FOREMOST among the Buddhists to be modernised was Anagarika Dharmapala. In 1891, Dharmapala set up the Mahabodhi Society, the first laymen led Theravada organisation, and strove to resuscitate Buddhism in India. M.B.S. is the first inter - or transnational Buddhist organisation. Dharmapala untiringly toured the globe. Visiting England four times, US six times, China Japan and Thailand as well as France, Italy, Germany and Canada.

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J.R. - disciplinarian par excellence
 

J.R. JAYEWARDENE is a political legend. A political phenomenon, no less, who elevated himself to the pedestal of a giant statesman among other greats in this part of Asia. It was a hard and laborious journey to the top which he reached single-handedly after imbibing both the, sweet smells of success and bitter winds of defeat dispassionately like a sadu contemplating the transience of life and nature....

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A moment of quiet reflection

Meditation takes one to a state of mental bliss free from worldly worries. These two Bhikkus at the Gallen Viharayaya, Kukulegama, Kalawana are engaged in meditation amidst the splendours of nature. Today, Binara Full Moon Poya Day, Buddhists will participate in meditation and sil campaigns at temples across the country.  Picture by Saman Sri Wedage


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