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Overcoming Colonial Bias in Sri Lanka’s Luxury Hotels

The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in shaping a country’s image, and in Sri Lanka, four-star and five-star hotels are expected to uphold the highest standards of service. However,…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi March 17, 2025

Buddhism Family Lineage

Pinpotha: The Legacy of Almsgiving and Spiritual Travels

King Dutugemunu maintained a diary called "Pinkiriya" to record his daily almsgiving. Over time, this practice gained popularity in Sri Lankan society and became known as "Pinpotha." It is said…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi March 7, 2025

Buddhism Family History

Hidden History & Patriotism: 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…

Dhammika Hettiarachchi February 14, 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