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Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Fitr:
Ramazan, the month of charity
Muslims in Sri Lanka and the world over will
celebrate Eid ul-Fitr on the sighting of the new moon in the Western
horizon. Ramazan is the month of charity. One practically becomes
aware of hunger which the poor people experience in their day-to-day
life.
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The Buddha's last meal
The last meal of the Buddha was offered by a
leading jeweller, Chundakarmara of Pava. He was a generous and
kind-hearted man who looked after his employees well. Further, he
helped the poor. He was a devout Buddhist who had attained
Srotapanna (stream Enterer), the first of the four stages towards
the realisation of liberation leading to Arahatship.
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Bhikkhus and laughter
The Buddha has proclaimed to the Bhikkhus
strict, comprehensive and lucid code of conduct to be followed at
all times. It covers the gamut of their life. Preaching being the
most notable occupation of a Bhikkhu, the Buddha has dwelt at length
on the subject,
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