Sri Lanka is a multi-religious society. Though Buddhism is the major religion, other religions such as Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are also followed. About 70% of the population follows Buddhism. Buddhism came to Sri Lanka from India during the reign of Ashoka in third century BC and pla...
Sri Lanka(斯里兰卡) is another country that takes its religion seriously. Three French tourists were jail for pretending to kiss a Buddh a sculpture. They thought it was interesting, but people in Sri Lank a thous was very rude.Italy is famous 2 its food and coffee, but you have to ...
Culture of Sri Lanka tapestry blends ancient traditions with vibrant practices. It features ornate temples, traditional dances like Kandyan, colorful festivals such as Vesak, and unique crafts. This rich heritage reflects a diverse and historic island id
RELIGION-SRI LANKA: MARRIAGE BY CONVERSION RULED OUTFeizal Samath
Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port on the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world. Its oldest d
Sri Lanka - Ancient, Colonial, Civil War: Sri Lanka has had a continuous record of human settlement for more than two millennia, and its civilization has been shaped largely by that of the Indian subcontinent. The island’s two major ethnic groups, the S
Name: Sri Lanka, previously called Ceylon or Serendip, nickname: "Pearl of the Indian Ocean"Government: Presidential republic Languages: Sinhala and Tamil Religion: mainly Buddhists (70%), Hindus (12%), Muslims (10%) Catholics (6%) Currency: 1 Sri Lankan rupee = 100 cents History: The isla...
Sri Lanka’s public service is large and widespread. There are around 1.5 million people working in its various institutions, departments, and branches. Although there is the Public Service Commission which is supposed to be independent, even in its appointments political and other influences are pa...
This review article examines the resistance to Christian missionary enterprise in nineteenth century Sri Lanka. This resistance which emerged in the 1840s and continued thereafter took two different forms in the Hindu areas of the north of the island, and in the Sinhalese areas. The two movements...
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