Once in a blue moon

Significance of the two full moons in May:

We had two Full Moon Poya Days last month, May 1, and 31. The Full Moon Day which fell on May 1 was declared the Vesak Full Moon Poya and May 31 was named 'Adhi Poya'. The result of this was that question was raised whether the Vesak celebration was done on the right Poya day.

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Therapeutic effect of Horticulture

Quietude and demureness through right livelihood (samma aajeewa):

Although horticulture has been tried and tested in uplifting the economic wellbeing of the impoverished segments of the population, but it has not been tested on patients suffering from psychiatric ailments for its therapeutic value and imparting the right livelihood (samma aajeewa) skills to them.

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Darling we aren't too old, though we pass the Jubilee Gold

From a quiet love affair to wedding bells

Prof. Malani Karunanayaka Endagama is today in-charge of the Ceylon History project launched by the Ministry of Education in order to revive 'History' as a compulsory subject in the school syllabus from grade six to 12. Dr. Pandula Endagama, a rebel who has raised his head and voice in many circumstances during the crises of the nation works as a Consultant for Environment and Culture at present.

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