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19th February 2022

Travel
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27th December 2013

Kabiliththa
I have done this holy pilgrim twice in last few years, very much interesting and I'll be planing next year as well. Just try to get us some information about more unexplored sights in SL...... Keep up the good work, and are you running a hotel in Nuwara Eliya...?
24th February 2013

Praise your efforts.
Today morning i was listening to a bhana by a Hamaduru in radio. He was telling about the Kabilitha where Kataragama deva and other devas had descended and he had even talked to them. This seemed to be very strange to me. But after reading your blog, strong will have arisen in me to visit the place. Thanks for the blog and the pictures. I pray so that your efforts are paid.
24th June 2012

kabiliththa kiliti karanna epa.
kabiliththa devale gana news paper walin populer kala. dan minissu busnuss ekak karagena.api nam 10days ( pe wela ) yanne aduma tarame. dan kataragama devale,wadihiti kandata senaga na,okkoma pissu hadila kabiliththe yanawa. hariyata wath piliweth karanne natiwa giyoth mokada wenne, kawuruth danne na. budun wadala ,deviyanta pin anumodan karala , kabiliththe deviyan sihi karala kola aththak gahaka ellala yanna.kata parissam karaganna. dan etana apiri sidu karala, owata dauwam, karapu ayata terei kalaya yanakota. kabiliththa gana nodanna nisa tamai oma karanne. karalama balannako.
5th November 2011

What is a tuk tuk?
7th November 2011

tuc-tuc
Three-wheeler
4th November 2011

nicely written.....while reading.....you start feeling the life out there.. its simplicity. ..and touched by the phrase ....."optimising life with abundance ...instead of corporate chase to maximise output..."
12th October 2011
Enlightenment

Enlightment
Beauty does indeed lie in the eye of the beholder "breathtaking and stunning in its simplicitiy". Thank you for sharing this picture.
7th September 2011

Thanks, will correct.
7th September 2011

Yes! Not a bad idea. I will leave you to do the design. :)
5th August 2011

Greese Boothaya
In this blog, the style of writing is different from the rest and is interesting. the impromptu start makes it inquisitive. But it would be good to give a direct translation to boothaya (ghost) as it takes awhile for a reader outside SL to understand.
5th August 2011

cow dung
How about cow dung in your house, for a start???
5th August 2011

about 'Shramadana'...
The tradition you described is a traditional practice called ‘Aththam’, not 'Shramadana'. The word Shramadana is mainly referred in common collective activities such as cleaning the temple, cleaning a common bathing well or roads. Aththam is different from this and intentional reciprocation is embedded in its meaning. Both Aththam and Shramadana are not only ancient Sinhala tradition, but apparently a South-Asian tradition, this is quite common in India also. Also, whoever who comes for the Shramadana or Aththam is served lunch, tea, beatle leaves through out.
5th August 2011

some corrections...
i think the name of the village is Meemure, not Meemore. check! in second para.....Looking like a black ghost he commits various atrocities in rural areas mainly in the form of robbery. it is good to say that these myths are no longer prevailing in this part of the world, but still terrify these villagers who are naive, simple and uncomplicated. Tea 'house' is not a common application, it has to be tea 'boutique'. check spelling 'kabiliththa'.....
22nd June 2011

Wow this is awesome !!!
i love the pictures lol love mum and cheekymonkey x
29th May 2011

Subscribe
I see what you mean. But pictures are the only alternative to being there. If you subscribe, future blogs can be notified by e mail. And if you send a message instead of a comment it doesn’t get published. It’s good to hear feedback and have discussions. Thanks, Laki
28th May 2011

Hi, yes, I agree totally that in this case we can not break his Vinaya, and yes, there are a whole range of vinaya rules that are not really binding. But ...still... somethings are too precious...too spiritual...at times I tend towards the idea that photographs take your soul away. Ok. Just ignore these comments and carry on! Looking forward to more lovely photos and experiences.
28th May 2011

The Vinaya Code
Hi there! Thank you for pointing out this fact. I seek guidance from my Tibetan Lama as I am a Yungdrung Bon practitioner. But I have contemplated on this matter and wish to discuss this further. I trust the Vinaya code was introduced by Lord Buddha in order to formulate rules, ideals, and standards of behavior for those of his followers who go forth from home life to take up the quest for release in greater earnestness. He encouraged these qualities to be developed in the mind and character. Therefore by my own reflection which Lord Buddha encouraged, even though the Bhikku can break the code by bathing in public, as he may create a causal effect by this act, I by displaying this photograph cannot break the code on his behalf. The discipline is aimed to avoid provocation of his mind and the onlooker’s mind. But the question I would like to ask is; could I create an action of defilement or a causal effect in my mind or my subscriber’s minds or in the minds of others by displaying such a photograph? This picture is such a beautiful expression of introspection rather than an exposure of a human body and I am sure that it will be viewed in that reflection.
From Blog: Black Water Pond
28th May 2011
Monk

Hi, enjoyed the site and love the idea of a book in English on Sri Lanka by a Sri Lankan. From your blog it seems you are very sensitive to the Sinhala-Buddhist Culture and philosophy. So I offer this idea not as a criticisim but in friendship - when photographing Bhikkhus - please be careful of their Vinaya (code). we as layman often contribute to their breaking the Vinaya without even our realizing it. For example a monk would not by choice bath in front of women, but a photo is obviously viewed by all. Just a thought. Maybe you can discuss it with someone - or a number - who knows the subject?
From Blog: Black Water Pond
26th May 2011

link these 02 also
Can you link these 02 also to receive updates of your blog...Mr. Lankatilleka is a wildlife enthusiast / photographer and Sanju is an (occasional) poet (like you)...
1st May 2011

Thanks P
Hi Pederson, I have been trying to contact you to ive Fr. Dixon's details. Please contact--Laki
From Blog: Jaffna People
13th April 2011

Very good!
I totally forgot about your eminent travel blog, my friend. It was a true plesure to recall it, and read it carefully. Looking forward to see the further development of the blog, and your project. You can always ask me if you need anything that I can provide.
From Blog: Jaffna People
25th March 2011

Toddy
Hi Anushka, Yes, we do have Coconut toddy in the rest of the Island. Jaffna is an exception where they tap from the Palmyra. Certainly smells the same but didn’t taste
From Blog: Toddy drinker
21st March 2011

Toddy
Hey Laki, In Goa we consume toddy from the coconut tree only however there are no toddy taverns around where one can easily purchase it. So its nice to know that there taverns in SL. Did you have a taste? Just wondering if it has a similar taste to the coconut one...
From Blog: Toddy drinker
17th March 2011

Jaffna a foreign land to it's citizens
Dear laki, Through your words I could imagine life in Jaffna which to me seems very similar to most villages in Sri Lanka. It is very clear from Rushan's time table that education is seen as the only ticket out of his present circumstance to one of wealth and dignity. As a singhalease now I understand how important Jaffna library was to it's citizens. I would love to join you in your next visit to Jaffna.

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