Origins of image worship in Buddhism
The Buddhist tradition reveals that there were
images and drawn portraits of the Thathagatha, displaying his
contemporary likeness in existence, during his lifetime. The sublime
teaching of the Master provides the complete Supra-Cosmic-psychology
extant, that transcends the three illusory planes of being.
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Kamala Akka - the unique woman activist in Parliament
President J. R. Jayewardene and his powerful
government abolished the civic rights of the Opposition Leader Mrs.
Sirimavo Bandaranaike. The SLFP vehemently protested, with no
result. Parades, rallies and protest marches were organised by the
party almost every day. But the rock-like government was adamant.
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Ladies with the lamp of 12th century Lanka
Acting cynical becomes a life long business for
many. This group who is to be much sympathised just has no faith or
belief in anything except in their own damning cynicism. I heard one
of them scoff recently in this style. “Asiyawe Ascharya! Wonder of
Asia!
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