Commonwealth:
A steadfast commitment to Parliamentary Democracy
What is the ‘common wealth’ of the Commonwealth?
If we have to cite just one factor that unites the 54 nations of the
Commonwealth Organisation, it is parliamentary democracy. That is a
lasting legacy they have inherited from British rule. Sri Lanka has
been one of the staunchest advocates of parliamentary democracy.
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Mahacundattherabojjhangam:
Factors of Enlightenment
In the Catubhanavarapali the
Mahakassapatherabojjhanga, Mahamoggalanatherabojjhanga,
Mahacundattherabojjhanga Suttas are extracted from Samyutta Nikaya.
An indepth study of Pirithpothvahanse reveals that Candaparitta,
Suriyaparitta, Dhajaggaparitta and Dhammapavattanasutta also belong
to the Samyutta Nikaya.
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Feast of Our Lady of Matara
Thousands of pilgrims will gather at the feet of
our heavenly Mother today at Matara to celebrate her feast. They
will use all modes of transport and camp out from the former Rest
House premises right along the beach including all lanes and
bylanes.
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