Buddhist temple in Thayitti village ... displaced in 1990 during the communal war waged by successive Colombo governments against the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Other religious leaders have joined the protest. Colombo (AsiaNews) - A group of Buddhist monks has called on temples across the island to turn off the lights on the upcoming Poya (full moon ...

The late Dr. Milina Sumathipala was an outstanding woman who played a unique role in the religious, social and cultural ...

(Agenzia Fides) The Buddhist monks of a temple in Colombo spontaneously gathered for a special “Puja” ritual to pray for the health of Pope Francis and his speedy recovery. During the Puja ritual, the ...

Dissanayake's office said he was accompanied by Colombo-based diplomats invited as guests to the 16th-century temple shortly before the exhibition opened to the public. Police rushed to prevent a ...

High Commission of India in Colombo held a Buddhist Exhibition at the Sri Sambodhi Maha Vihara Temple on the occasion of Medin Poya yesterday. The exhibition showcases India’s rich Buddhist heritage ...

Colombo (Agenzia Fides) - The Buddhist monks of a temple in the capital Colombo spontaneously gathered for a special "Puja" ritual to pray for the health of Pope Francis and his speedy recovery.