Sleeping Buddha

The rock formation of the sleeping Buddha

January 20th 2011
The ‘Black Water Pond’ is evidence of Buddhism having prevailed long before the introduction of Theravada Buddhism. This place is a serene site with all that nature has to offer to us. The pond itself is a natural basin of black rock and as a result the water is of clear blue-purple. It appears that Tantric practices had been practised at this site. This is an important discovery as Sutra ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka » North Central Province » Mihintale

The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa... ... read more

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Laki Ratnayake

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My name is Laksri Ratnayake, Laki for short. Having spent two and a half decades in the UK I have now come back to Sri Lanka. From a past that was of a financial background a paradigm shift has brought about a new me. Now I am a travel writer, businessman and I have undertaken a community project work. The sole purpose is to have fun, earn some money and give something back to my country. With this view I am writing a book and also maintaining this blog to introduce to interested parties the soul of my country. Whilst this includes visiting the most beautiful villages, archaeological s... full info

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