Devadhamma Jatakaya

In a time Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares in Kasi. The Bodhisatta, having come to birth in those days as the king’s son by the queen, ...

Story of ‘A Man and His Four Wives.’ According to Karma

“In one of the Agama Sutras, the Buddha’s early sermons, there is a very interesting story: Once there was a man who had four wives. Accordi...

How Meditation Changes Your Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains

Do you struggle, like me, with monkey-mind? Is your brain also a little unsettled, restless, capricious, whimsical, fanciful, inconstant, ...

Meditation How?

Meditation, in the Buddhist context is mental development. Unlike all other beings, we humans are exceptionally blessed to have a mind, wh...

Tandulanali-Jataka

Once on a time Brahmadatta was in Benares in Kasi. In reigning those days our Bodhisatta was his valuer. He used to value horses, elephant...

Trikaya – The Three Bodies of the Buddha

In the Mahayana philosophy, the personality of the Buddha is given an elaborate treatment. According to this philosophy, the Buddhas have ...

Coach’s departure leaves us with big challenge – Jayasuriya

Revealing what he says ‘the biggest challenge’ which Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) faces after the unexpected departure of national coach Paul Far...

The Buddha is not a God. He is a Great Human Being

Those who do not know the Buddha properly, consider Him a God. The Buddha never esteemed such unnecessary glory, praise or honour. Nor did...

The Four Types of Friends According to the Buddha

Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures in good times and bad, the mentor, and the compas...

Meditation could lessen cancer symptoms

Researchers at the University of Montreal, has suggested that mindfulness-based meditation could lessen some symptoms associated with canc...

Atapattu tipped to coach SL in England

Sri Lanka's chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya issued the strongest indication yet that Marvan Atapattu would be appointed coach for the t...

Health benefits of banana

Rich in nutrients including vitamins A, B, C and E along with minerals like potassium, zinc, iron, etc, banana is a strong source of energ...

Buddhism and Science

Buddhism goes beyond modern science in its acceptance of a wider field of knowledge than is allowed by the scientific mind. Buddhism admits...

Sri Lanka Cricket not to take action against Mahela, Sangakkara

Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday dropped plans to take disciplinary action against senior players Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar ...

Simple ways to cure a headache

A headache can be caused by many factors, be it stress, fluctuating hormones or even a drinking session that results in hangover the next ...

Spend 10 minutes in the sun to stay healthy

These days, 'sitting under the morning sun' has become a common health advice. Here's why: The precursors of Vitamin D — that ...

Malinga named captain of Sri Lanka T20 team, Thirimanne vice-captain

At a Selection Committee meeting held , the National Selectors selected the following players as the Captain and the Vice Captain of the Nat...

SLC to take disciplinary action against Sangakkara and Mahela?

Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to seek the views of the SLC Disciplinary Committee over the comments made by Former Sri Lankan Cricket Captai...

How to help your brain get stronger

Many of us don't really realise when our memory starts fading. Shockingly, it can happen as early as even in your 20s. Your brain is o...

Durham enlist Sangakkara on short-term contract

Kumar Sangakkara has confirmed he will represent Durham for two to three Division One matches of the County Championship in preparation fo...

Paul Farbrace resigns as Srilankan Coach

The National Coach Paul Farbrace tendered his resignation and has indicated to SLC of his unavailability to continue with SLC with immediate...

Winning World T20 not about me or Mahela' - Sangakkara

When Sri Lanka lost the 2011 World Cup final to India in Mumbai, it affected Kumar Sangakkara severely. It was the second major final that S...