Jataka Stories - Jataka Stories have made a deep impression in the minds of Buddhists all over the world. have inspired poets, artists and play wrights. They have become the lifeblood of Buddhist culture in ancient times there were set of Bhikkhu who were specialized in narrating Jataka Stories.
Jataka Tales Of the Buddha - After the enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, The Gotama Buddha was able remember all this previous lives, during the forty five years the Buddha's taught. He referred to experiences in those earlier lives & told stories from them to illustrate various points of Dhamma & encourage His followers through these jataka tales.
Radio plays based on ten Jataka Stories depicting human characteristics such as gredd, faithfulness, physical love, pride, gullibility, etc. and the consequences such elements might entail
Thus we Heard: Recollections of the life of the Buddha - A peculiar biography of the Buddha – a treatise That takes a novel and unique approach in describing the life of the Buddha. Bhante Walpola Piyananda and Stephen Long have made an indelible impression in the field of religious literature by the presentation of this breath – taking narrative of the Buddha’s life.
The Way To Inner Peace - A practical guide on how to integrate the timeless principles in lucid language how Fundamental tenets of Buddhism can be assimilated into one’s life so that one can lead a truly Buddhist life – not just becoming a Buddhist for the name’s sake but becoming a practicing Buddhist.
Social Service Concept in Practice in Buddhism and Sinhala Literature - A Buddhist whether layman or monk, has a role beyond one’s own self interest. He or She should, after establishing himself or herself in righteousness guide and instruct others to do the same. what is the scope and limits of such an individual’s social role, is lucidly explored by the learned author.
Mind Unshaken - This is an introductory book on Buddhism outlining its basic tenets as well as how it is unique in the context of world religions. Especially useful for those seeking an elementary and a comparative knowledge of Buddhist doctrine.
This book contains an analysis of the Dhamma - Cakka ( Dharma- Cakra), Wheel of Dharma, a concept which has its origin in the first discourse of the Buddha to the world, namely , the Dhamma -cakka -pavattana-sutta of the Samyutta- nikaya.
Buddhism As a Religion - A Simple but Systematic enunciation of the features that makes Buddhism a unique teaching. A thought provoking book to the read by all.
One of the latest trends in sri Lanka education system is the shift of medium of instruction from mother tongue to English. This new change has been warmly welcomed by the society.All international schools of the country adhere strictly to this development.