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SihaDerana is your gateway to finding all you need about Sri Lanka, the Sinhala people and its culture, and about Theravada Buddhism.
If you’re new to what the Sinhala culture, background and history represent, then you’ll be able to find all you need to know within the pages of our website. And if you’re familiar with what Sinhala is all about, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find everything that you know about LankawaLankawaColloquial term used in Sri Lanka by the Sinhalese to refer to the country itself. contained within these pages. You’ll also find quite a bit of information that you didn’t even realize was available.
What's New This Month
A look at what this site is all about.
>> Take a look at our fund raising event....We are planning a trip to Mt. Everest Base Camp - read more for detaisl and how to join or donate
>> FAQ's about our planned trip to Base Camp....Go through our Frequently Asked Questions to get more information about our planned fund raising event to Base Camp
>> Sinhala Raja VanshayaA brief look at the Sinhala Raja Vanshaya...to be followed soon by a timeline of the raja vanshaya
>> More Sinhala lessons...Navigate through the lessons map to get more Sinhala lessons.
Meditation
Meditation is a lifestyle choice, a way of getting your mind and your life under control. It helps to put things in perspective, and it helps you to come to terms with who you are.
>> go to the meditation pages....>>Coming Shortly
Here's a short list of what we will be adding to the site within the next few months. Keep coming back to see what has been newly added.
>> Dhamma Query Section...Dhamma Query is a Question and Answer board to allow you to ask questions relating to buddhism from our panel of experts.
>> More Articles on Meditation...We will be adding more content about meditation to help you in your practice of meditation
>> Educational Courses...SihaDerana will be creating a number of online, offline and face to face courses to spread knowledge on evrything from the Sinhala Language to Meditation and Buddhism.
Travelling in Sri Lanka
Travelling in Sri Lanka can be an illuminating experience...in many ways! From the breathatking scenery that captivates your attention to the friendly smiles of the people who make you feel wholly welcome in their land, you will find that Sri Lanka is a land of many surprises. (Such as the astonishing fact that you can - and sometimes will - take four hours to travel a mere 80km/50m!)
>> go to the Sri Lanka travel pages....>>