By Mario Perera, Kadawata Advaita and Transcendentalism are two perspectives of existence that are literally poles apart and irreconcilable. The former is a fundamental tenet of the Asian mind and outlook, whereas the latter expresses the Christianity influenced Western perspective on that subject. Advaita means non dual or not two. This Oneness is said to […]

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Ranjith Soysa, Spokesperson for Society for Peace, Unity and Human Rights (SPUR), Australia. Editor Financial Times London Sir, ƒ”š‚ Please permit me to deal with a few salient points highlighted in your latest comment on Sri Lanka (FT 4/5/.2011). ƒ”š‚ Your comment focus on the report of the three-man panel commissioned privately by the Secretary-General without any […]

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The Media Team Ministry of Power & Energy In preparation for the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthiya, observing the Dasa sil ritual, the highest form of religious observance obtainable by a common person, Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka, Western Province Minister Udaya Prabhath Gamanpila, Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe together with 22 other devotees, clad in […]

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Ira de Silva London, Canada The Editor Financial Times London, U.K. ƒ”š‚  Dear Sir: ƒ”š‚  I am writing to correct some of your statements in this editorial. This report is not a U.N. report – it was an advisory report to the Secretary General that was called for to satisfy the western powers, theƒ”š‚ same powers […]

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