Reflections on Kiribathgoda: Memory, Medicine, and Societal Transformation
I vividly recall a moment from my childhood, around the age of seven or eight, when I fell ill with a fever. My mother, ever diligent in our care, took…
The Hidden History and Patriotism Behind My Journey to Kataragama
It was my father's sacred tradition to visit Kataragama annually with our entire family. Even after his passing, I continued this pilgrimage whenever possible, driven by a deep, personal reason…
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The Loss of Ancient Animal and Plant Classification in Sri Lanka: A Historical and Ecological Perspective
Introduction The decline of Sri Lanka’s indigenous knowledge systems, particularly in the realm of animal and plant classification, is a critical yet often overlooked consequence of colonial influence. By the…
The Illusion of Creation and the Legacy of Buddhist Intelligence
If something can be created, then it is, by its nature, an illusion. A magician, too, presents the hidden as if he has brought it into existence. Buddha stands as…
The Legacy of Generations: Preserving Our Roots for the Future
Every human being enters this world through the nurturing womb of a mother. From that moment, life unfolds under the protective embrace of parents who dedicate themselves to shaping the…