Vesak is a Buddhist festival that is usually celebrated in May or early June. It celebrates Buddha’s birthday. For some Buddhists, it also marks his enlightenment, which is when he found out ...

As we navigate the path to a better future, let us seize the spirit of Vesak. UN Secretary-General António Guterres "Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day ...

It’s a detail that might seem trivial, but it speaks volumes about how far Sri Lanka has drifted from local production and ...

They would send out a motor boat with a search crew immediately. Then, it was Vesak day and Saman took Sena's lantern and decorations to display them with his brother's help. It was a treat to look at ...

“This year it was no different” he said. “With a peaceful situation in the country, people from all corners of the country will be coming to see the Vesak decorations despite the rains,” he said with ...