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Lionel WIJESIRI The motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” first appeared during the French Revolution. Although it was often called into question, it finally established itself under the French Third Republic. It was written into the 1958 French Constitution and is part nowadays of their national heritage. Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956), the internationally famous Indian lawyer and social […]

Cindy Mettika Hoffman Mara: We have heard about Mara, the Evil One from the story of the Buddha’s courageous battle with his armies, minions, and daughters on the evening of his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. As soon a Siddhartha started mediating, he was confronted with the figure of Mara, the Lord of Darkness. Mara […]

Ven Bhikkhu Nyanatusita “Everything is burning,” said the Buddha in one of his first discourses. He continued by explaining that the world of the senses is burning with the fires of greed, hatred, and delusion. Now, when the effects of global warming are becoming apparent in many parts of the world, this statement of the […]

Dr Sunil Seneviratne Epa VIEWS: Karunaratne and Somaratne were two patients of around the same age who were admitted to hospital on the same day. Both had suffered heart attacks. Karunaratne died soon after admission. The other went home a week later having made a full recovery. Meditation is wildely believed to cure cancer – […]