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In a Historic First, India Sends Buddha's Holy Devnimori Relics to Sri Lankaby Prof. Arvind Kumar Singh, The Buddhist Channel, 8 Feb 2026COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- In an event of deep spiritual and diplomatic significance, the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from Devnimori, India, have arrived in Sri Lanka for their first-ever international exposition. The sacred relics, escorted with full state honours, were formally enshrined for public veneration at Colombo’s iconic Gangaramaya Temple on February 4, 2026, marking the beginning of an eight-day historic event that is drawing thousands of devotees. more…
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Seven Monks Die in Monastery AccidentThe Buddhist Channel, 27 Sept 2025Colombo, Sri Lanka -- The Sangha community in Sri Lanka and around the world is mourning the tragic passing of seven Buddhist monks, including three from foreign countries, in a cable car accident on Wednesday night, 24 September 2025. more…
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Historic Bhikkhunī Ordination Ceremony Held in Sri LankaThe Buddhist Channel, 13 July 2025Horana, Sri Lanka -- On June 29, 2025, a historic and spiritually significant event took place at the Dekanduwala Bhikkhuni Training Centre in Horana, Sri Lanka, with the higher ordination (Upasampadā) of Ven. Ariyavimalanī Bhikkhunī. The ceremony marked the culmination of her years of dedicated Dhamma practice and monastic training under the Ariya Monastic and Laity Training Programme, reflecting her profound commitment, spiritual maturity, and unwavering discipline. more…
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Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Grants Historic Recognition to Bhikkhunis, Affirming Equal Status with MonksThe Buddhist Channel, 29 June 2025Colombo, Sri Lanka -- In a historic move, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has finally granted full recognition to Buddhist nuns - known as bhikkhunis - declaring them equal to male monks. This landmark decision is a major step forward for gender equality in Theravada Buddhism, a tradition where women have long fought for equal standing. more…
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Reviving Sri Lanka's Buddhist Legacy in a Technological EraOp-Ed, The Buddhist Channel, 23 February 2025Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Sri Lanka, once a beacon of Buddhist civilization in Asia, now finds itself navigating the complex terrain between preserving its spiritual heritage and pursuing economic development. This tension need not be oppositional. Its ancient rulers supported both spiritual and material development by promoting Buddhism while advancing infrastructure. more…
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