Forest Monastery Meditation: Inside Sri Lanka's Jungle Hermitages

No electricity. No phone signal. One meal a day. Monkeys in the trees. Inside Sri Lanka's aranya tradition — meditation stripped to its essence.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Poya Day Meditation: Sri Lanka's Monthly Full Moon Practice

Every full moon, Sri Lanka stops. Shops close, alcohol sales halt, and millions meditate. Here's what Poya Day is and how to practise.

News Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Satipatthana: Sri Lanka's Four Foundations of Mindfulness

The Satipatthana Sutta is the most important meditation text in Theravada Buddhism. Sri Lanka has preserved its practice for 2,300 years.

Meditation Tips Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Bodhi Tree Meditation: Practising Under the Sacred Fig in Sri Lanka

Every Sri Lankan temple has a Bodhi tree descended from the tree under which the Buddha was enlightened. Here's how to meditate under one.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Walking Meditation in Sri Lankan Monasteries: A Step-by-Step Guide

In Sri Lankan forest monasteries, walking meditation is equal to sitting. The technique — called cankama — is precise, powerful, and deeply underrated.

Meditation Tips Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Metta Meditation: Sri Lanka's Loving-Kindness Tradition

In Sri Lanka, metta isn't just a meditation — it's a way of life. How the island's living tradition practises loving-kindness differently.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Anapanasati: The Buddha's Original Breathing Meditation

Before apps. Before courses. Before 'mindfulness.' The Buddha taught one core meditation technique: awareness of breathing. Here's the original practice.

Meditation Tips Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Best Meditation Retreats in Sri Lanka (2026 Guide)

From jungle forest monasteries to hillside centres with mountain views. The definitive guide to meditation retreats across Sri Lanka — most are free.

News Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Buddhist Meditation in Sri Lanka: The World's Oldest Living Tradition

Sri Lanka has preserved Theravada Buddhism for over 2,300 years. Here's why the island's meditation tradition is unlike anything you'll find elsewhere.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

How Often Should You Meditate? The Science-Backed Answer

Daily? Twice daily? Three times a week? Researchers have studied the minimum effective dose. Here's the evidence.

Meditation Tips Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Can Meditation Help With ADHD? What Research Actually Shows

ADHD brains resist meditation. But specific techniques can work — and the research is more promising than you'd expect.

Meditation Tips Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Guided vs Unguided Meditation: Which Is Better for You?

Apps guide you. Silence scares you. Here's when to use guided meditation, when to go solo, and how to transition between them.

Meditation Tips Feb 23, 2026 3 min read
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