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In Sri Lanka, giving isn't charity — it's meditation. Dana (generosity) is the first spiritual practice taught in Buddhism and the foundation of the entire path.
The 5th-century rock fortress wasn't just a palace — it was a monastery. How to practise mindfulness at one of Asia's most spectacular heritage sites.
For centuries, Sri Lankans have used pirith — Buddhist protective chanting — to heal illness, calm minds, and bless homes. Science is starting to explain why.
Western mindfulness scratches the surface. Sri Lankan masters teach jhana — states of absorption so deep that pain, anxiety, and time itself dissolve.
One breathing pattern used by Navy SEALs and sleep specialists alike. Here's how to do it and why it works.
Authentic Buddhist practice. Free retreat centres. Stunning nature. Affordable travel. Sri Lanka offers what Bali and Thailand can't.
No electricity. No phone signal. One meal a day. Monkeys in the trees. Inside Sri Lanka's aranya tradition — meditation stripped to its essence.
Every full moon, Sri Lanka stops. Shops close, alcohol sales halt, and millions meditate. Here's what Poya Day is and how to practise.
The Satipatthana Sutta is the most important meditation text in Theravada Buddhism. Sri Lanka has preserved its practice for 2,300 years.
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.
In Sri Lankan forest monasteries, walking meditation is equal to sitting. The technique — called cankama — is precise, powerful, and deeply underrated.
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.