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Tracing Hindu Elements in Desposoryoof Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines

Eballo, A.D. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The Researcher will use Ethnographic approach, utilizing in-depth interview of the key informants, participant-observation and triangulation. Key informants include the folks of Malolos, Bulacan who participate in ...
The Sacred Tulasi

Siddhartha, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Leaves Trees & Flowers, being an integral part of Nature, are intrinsically entwined with the lives of Human beings. Observing the benefits and the salutary effects of this Nature, Man started revering and worshipping it. ...
The Holy Robe (of Jesus) as an Example of Christian Relics and the Embodiment of Religious Meaning

Murken, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The Seamless Robe of Jesus (also known as the Holy Robe, the Holy Tunic, the Honourable Robe, and the Chiton of the Lord) is a relic kept in the Cathedral of Trier in Germany. It is said that the robe has been worn by Jesus ...
Rituals in Transition: Migration and Cultural Transmission

Papageorgiou, N. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Over the last years, a series of political and social changes have turned the research interest regarding the migrational phenomenon towards the issue of migrants’ culture. A set of factors, such as the enlargement of the ...
Potentials and Prospects of Religious Tourism in Katharagama

Sandamali, R.A.N. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Today, the tourism and hospitality industries are constantly searching for new customer segments and for mehtods of improving competitiveness. The religious tourism was the more focused sector of main-stream tourism and ...
The Buddha, Martha Nussbaum and Sympathetic Imagination

Sugunaseela Thero, Yakkaduwe (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The ‘Sympathetic Imagination’ is introduced to the cultural literature in 90th decade by Martha Nussbaum, an American philosopher and the current Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the ...
An Ethnographic Study on the Spirituality of the Alangan Mangyans of Sablayan, Occidental, Mindoro, Philippines

Sanchez, E. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This study focuses on the Spirituality of Leadership of the Alangan Mangyans of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Ethnography is used in this research utilizing immersion, participant-observant, and in-depth ...
Historical Importance of Ancient Hospital Complexes in Mädirigiriya and Ruwanwäliseya in Sri Lanka

Gunawardana, N. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The Mädirigiriya hospital is situated in the Tamankaduwa area about forty six miles to the South East of Anurādhapura. The hospital complex of Ruwanwäliseya is situated near the stūpa of Ruwanwäliseya in the Anurādhapura ...
Bodhisattva’s with many Heads in Ancient Southeast Asia

Angal, D.G. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Lord Gautam Buddha himself travelled in Southeast Asia and conducted number of sermons to spread his thoughts. Subsequently, his Shravakas, Pramahas & Bodhisattva played important role in developing Buddhism in China, Japan ...
Faith Healers and Faith Healing: The Healers of Pateros, Philippines

Domingo, N.P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The objective of this study is to describe the beliefs and practices of the local healers of Pateros, Rizal, Philippines. Based on interviews and participant observation, it was found out that the local healers believed ...
Collection, Preservation and Provision Access to Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe, P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Palm leaf, also known as ola leaf, has been the principal career of knowledge in Sri Lanka from early Anuradhapura period to 20thth century, for more than 2300 years. Although no original manuscripts written by the ancient ...
A Buddhist Psychosomatic Therapy against Anti-Aging Obsession

Lee, K.H. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This paper has two objectives: to provide a clear account of the reality on human life which is linked from birth to death through the Buddhist perspective and to expose Buddhism as itself psychosomatic therapy that provides ...
A Bibliographical Survey of the Palm Leaf Manuscripts found in Ruwangiri Rajamaha Viharaya, Anuradhapura District

Piyarathana Thero, Legumdeniye (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This research was undertaken with the aim of studying the bibliographical features as well as the content of the palm leaf manuscript found in Ruwangiri Rajamaha Viharaya in Anuradhapura District. Regional differences in ...
Godna Tradition of Awadh-From Mythology to Modernity

Singh, N. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Godna (body tattooing) is believed to be the adaptation of a primitive form of art in India. The art of Godna is closely related to religion and is considered to be a rite de passage in Non-Dwij castes of Awadhi region. ...
Heritage and Authenticity in an Era of Shifting Physical and Ritual Geographies

Allocco, A.L. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

forms of religious authority operate with respect to a class of ritual therapies for a negative horoscopic condition called nagadosham (snake blemish) in three spaces: Hindu temples in the United States, the renowned Hindu ...
Economic Globalization and Cultural Heritage in Sri Lanka Today

Dicken, E. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This paper explores the essentiality of economic policy to the cultural expression of heritage. Especially in multicultural countries, widely agreed-upon economic objectives and opportunities to participate in them is ...
Buddha at Niranjana, the Later Vedic River Phalgu

Lochan, A. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Lord Buddha, as we know attained enlightenment at Gaya. His first bath in the River Niranjana known in Pāli as Lilajan is the most striking event in his process of becoming Buddha. A river mentioned in Ramayana as Phalgu ...
Android Application for the Stupas in the World Heritage site of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Jayasinghe, N. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Stupas are indispensable feature of any Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. According to the history, Anuradhapura was one of the main kingdoms in the Country. It was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and now ...
Pilgrimage Sites as Epicentres for Religious Confluence in South Asia

Ponniah, J. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

One of the oldest cultural heritages of South Asia is religious tourism undertaken by the common folk to visit pilgrimage sites, often involving many sites in one trip. These shrines belonging to different religious ...
Religion and Democracy in Pakistan A Muslim Perspective

Rehman, H.U. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The word ‘democracy’ has been derived from the Greek word demokratia (demos, the people, and kratein, to rule), i.e. a government in which the people hold the ruling power either directly or through elected representatives, ...

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