Medin Poya, when Buddha visited His relatives

The Medin Full Moon Poya is very important in the Buddhist calendar due to a number of significant events that occurred during the Buddha's time. After attaining Enlightenment at the age of 35, the Buddha's intention was to spread His doctrine. His ultimate goal was to change the lifestyle of people.

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Vignettes

Looking for direction in a confused world

Man has taken vast strides in science and technology. An immense Boeing 747 can take us across continents in a matter of hours. Modern technology has provided us with numerous time-saving devices. The booming automobile industry and highways have made our land travels fast and comfortable.

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Thorns on the Side

A commendable move

Nearly 1.7 million Sri Lankans are working abroad (excluding Sri Lankans permanently domiciled overseas). They remit nearly US$ 5.2 billion to Sri Lanka every year. They have become a pivotal component of the country’s economy. The foreign employment sector is, in fact, the country’s number one foreign exchange earner.

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