The centenary inauguration ceremony of the historic Sri Dalada Poson Perahera at the Athkanda Rajamaha Viharaya in Kurunegala ...

Nepal is calling on Sri Lanka to rekindle deep-rooted spiritual, cultural and ancestral ties as part of a renewed effort to ...

During emperor Ashoka’s time, he sent Buddhist missionaries like his own son and daughter to Sri Lanka and they established Buddhist rule and culture. Since then we have been sharing the same ...

Everything to know before you go - Sri Lanka lures travellers with an impressive array: wildlife, history, exceptional food, ...

Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi held a media briefing yesterday to give ...

According to the Depavamsa and Mahavamsa, Arhat Mahinda Thera came to Sri Lanka from India on the full moon day of the month of Poson (June), met King Devanampiyatissa, and preached the Buddhist ...

One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island of Sri Lanka not only embraced this compassionate path, but also became ...

Sri Lanka is not just a country; it’s a case study of collective resilience. Not long ago, the country was on the brink of ...

Anuradhapura, Kandy and Dambulla are just three of Sri Lanka’s exceptional UNESCO World Heritage Sites and there’s much to learn about the mystic connection between Buddhism and Hinduism.

There is a clear effort to dilute Sri Lanka’s national identity, often presenting nationalism as divisive or extremist. Some ...