Jaffna celebrates Vesak in peace

The ‘Dhamma Zone’ replaced the High Security Zone; depicting Karuna, Meththa, Muditha and Upekha (kindness, loving-kindness, delight and equanimity) with the appearance of the Vesak Full Moon on May 27. It was the first mega spiritual event which made more than 200,000 people in Jaffna as well as people from various parts of southern Sri Lanka mingle freely, exchanging Vesak greetings with each other and going around viewing the Vesak decorations put up in areas covering the Jaffna Public Library, Duraiyappah Stadium, and the Jaffna Fortress.

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Buddhism in everyday life

Buddhism, the message of the Buddha, delivered over 2,500 years ago, has now penetrated into even the remotest corners of the world and the modern world views it with deeper understanding, attaching a great meaning to it. Some call it a religion. Others call it a philosophy. Some others think of it as both a religion and a philosophy. However, the most appropriate meaning to attach to it is that Buddhism is a way of life where the Buddha always emphasised the practical aspects of His great teaching.

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iffa AWARDS puts Lanka on top of world tourism map

The country will be reputed as one of the best Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Exhibitions (MICE) destinations when Sri Lanka hosts the eleventh edition of the IIFA Indian International Film Awards from June 3 to 5. The Sunday Observer is the official print media sponsor. The key factor in Sri Lanka being selected for this prestigious event was the ending of the 30-year conflict under the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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