How far have we progressed?
Gender equity issues:
Although Sri Lanka has, over the years, taken
progressive steps in combating discrimination against women and
promoting gender equity, women participation in the spheres of
politics, education, profession and women involvement in
decision-making process, is still low compared to developed western
democracies.
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Man, Buddhism and Probabilistic Science
"Man, Buddhism and Probabilistic Science" is
best explained by the key Buddhist concept of paticcasamuppada (PL.)
or pratityasamuppada (Skt). It is central to Buddhism. The Buddha
testifies to its key role as follows: "He who sees causation sees
the Dhamma" (Yo paticcasamuppadm passati so dhammam passati).
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Ivory
Strictly for elephants:
The slogan "Only Elephants Should Wear Ivory"
was the climax in calling for a total ban in the trade of ivory and
other elephant products by the elephant loving masses to the
delegations at Convention of International Trade in Endangered
Species in 1989.
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