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Lost Ancient Animal and Plant Classification in Sri Lanka

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 time…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi February 13, 2025

Childhood Family Lineage

Echoes of My Ancestry

As a child, my summer holidays were scattered across three distinct places: Tangalle, Kataragama, and Makola. Each of these places held a different world of memories, shaping my understanding of…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi February 11, 2025

Buddhism History Lineage

The Illusion of Creation and Buddhist Legacy

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…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi February 11, 2025

Childhood Family Memory

Echoes of Love and Sacrifice: A Family’s Journey

After my mother passed away, we undertook the heartbreaking task of cleaning out our house. My heart ached as I realized that all the things my mother had treasured held…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi February 11, 2025

History Lineage

Preserving Our Roots: A Legacy

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…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi February 7, 2025

Lost Ancient Animal and Plant Classification in Sri Lanka

Echoes of My Ancestry

The Illusion of Creation and Buddhist Legacy

Echoes of Love and Sacrifice: A Family’s Journey

Preserving Our Roots: A Legacy

Silence, Power, and Impermanence: A Reflection on History, Truth, and Survival

The Decline of Genuine Patriotism and the Crisis of National Consciousness

The Mastermind and the Three Roles

Why You Should Check Your Supermarket Bills