Chamuditha News Brief

Senaka Weeraratna An accountability process for the colonial crimes committed by the three colonial powers namely Portugal, Netherlands and Britain, is warranted through an apology, catharsis, reparations and repatriation of stolen artifacts. Sri Lanka must also demand a part of the total revenue earned by these countries in exhibiting Sri Lankan artifacts in Museums such as the Rijks […]

German Dharmaduta Society During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many German intellectuals and seekers viewed British occupied Ceylon  (modern-day Sri Lanka) as the “Mecca of Buddhism”. This fascination was driven by several key factors:  Bhiksuni Dr. Bich Lien. A former beauty queen ordained in 2006, she is recognized for supporting the Berlin Vihara and […]

Courtesy:  AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/ULnAIYYnmjZK0eOd1 AI Overview Demographic shifts are placing Islam on a trajectory to potentially become the world’s most populous religion by the end of the 21st century . Current data from Pew Research Center suggests that while the world is adjusting, significant social and political challenges remain.  Global Growth and Parity Shifts in […]

Senaka Weeraratna The lack of production of protest literature in Sri Lanka calling for an apology, reparations, repatriation of stolen artifacts, atonement, catharsis etc., illustrates a stark difference between the content of Law Journals and Newspapers and Television Channels in Africa, Caribbean, and even India vis a vis Sri Lanka. There is a distinct deficiency […]

Concept and Inquiry:  Senaka Weeraratna  Content Resource source: Chat GPT  The Mass Murder of Humans in WW2 was treated as a Crime Against Humanity at Nuremberg. In contrast the War Crimes Tribunal failed to condemn the Mass Murder of innocent Horses among other animals as morally indefensible even in times of war. This duality in approach on […]

Concept : Senaka Weeraratna https://share.google/aimode/PVf36XXyURTr20cdW Content:  AI Overview Shell-shocked horse in Stalingrad  Soldier about to execute his horse in the middle of the Battle of Stalingrad Forgotten Saddles: A Silent Tribute to Romania’s Fallen War HorsesThis haunting image captures a desolate field strewn with abandoned saddles and cavalry equipment—once belonging to the Romanian forces during […]

Senaka Weeraratna (with AI assistance) https://share.google/aimode/YIDE6JSLNgf8GTkn6 The Vietnamese Buddhist Monk Ven. Pannakara Thero is on the Global centre stage today. His Walk for Peace in the USA lasting 108 Days across 8 States has raised the stature of Vietnam in the Buddhist World to an unparalleled high level. He has brought world attention to a cause […]

Walk for Peace This is a subject worthy of deep contemplation and reflection This is what the world in particularly the western world needs today  The monks know what they are doing.  The Buddha’s path cannot be wrong. This is exactly what the Buddha did in his life and time. Walked Walked Walked. He was the greatest […]

Courtesy – AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/4GCZoPCxoK0rmMgjb The Buddha’s “walk” refers both to his historical 45-year teaching ministry across northern India and a continuous living tradition of “Peace Walks” (Padayatra) that symbolize mindfulness and compassion . Historically, the Buddha rejected a stationary life, traveling on foot between villages and kingdoms to share his insights, which laid the foundation […]

Senaka Weeraratna Experience the heartfelt patriotism and cultural pride of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day celebrations on February 4th, 2025.  This special event, held at the scenic ViharaMahaDevi Park in Colombo, brought together like-minded individuals to honor the heroes—past and present—who have sacrificed life and limb for the country.  In this opening address, Attorney-at-Law Senaka Weeraratna […]

AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/Ia1aG9oIJx8p3rXUG It is fascinating to observe how Buddhism, a 2,500-year-old Eastern tradition, is finding such a profound resonance in the high-tech, fast-paced West. While it was once seen as an “exotic” or niche interest, it has now moved into the mainstream of psychology, healthcare, and daily lifestyle. Here are the primary reasons why […]

By Senaka Weeraratna Hony Secretary German Dharmaduta Society බුදු දහමේ හරය වටහාගත් ජර්මනියේ සහ ශ්‍රී ලංකාව’’˜‘Divaina’, June 10, 2025 උදේශ් සංජීව ගමගේ zදිවයින කතෘZඅංක : 223, බ්ලූමැන්ඩල් පාර, කොළඹ 13. මහත්මයාණනි,වර්ෂ 2025 ජුනි මස 10 වෙනි දින දිවයින පුවත්පතේ කතුවැකිය පිටුවේ (4 වැනි පිටුව) පුජ්‍ය රඹුක්වැල්ලේ දේවානන්ද හිමි විසින් ලියන ලද —බුදු දහමේ හරය වටහාගත් […]

by  Senaka Weeraratna ( AI assisted) https://share.google/aimode/uZ5smL8XrCQstMlbu https://share.google/aimode/oDMc1Bp1IwMWE The Walk for Peace in the United States includes a specific objective to petition for the recognition of Vesak as a federal holiday.  The 120-day journey is scheduled to conclude at the Lincoln Memorial in mid-February 2026.  ………………………. Note: Senaka Weeraratna is an Attorney -at – Law, who has […]

Senaka Weeraratna 34,747 views Jan 28, 2026 #CNAInsider #CNAInsiderDocumentaries #CNATheMarkOfEmpire The island of Sri Lanka has lured travellers from near and afar to its shores. Over 2,500 years ago, this was the domain of the Anuradhapura Kingdom, a unifying force that turned the island’s dry plains into a breadbasket to fuel their cultural growth as […]

Concept:  Senaka Weeraratna Content and information: AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/4WRah16MdvmJYoZZv Concept:  Senaka Weeraratna Content and information: AI Overview A Proposal for adoption by the Global Buddhist community In the spirit of global harmony and non-violence, the The Global Buddhist Peace Prize is hereby symbolically inaugurated. This honor recognizes those who embody the core tenets of the […]

A rare video clip of the Colombo Law Faculty’s mid-1972 trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, has been shared on Facebook.  The video is available on a Facebook group for those interested in memories of the University of Ceylon, Law Faculty. A post from May 19, 2020, includes the footage and describes it as a […]

Histórias com João Beautiful to see such a grand Buddhist Spectacle from Myanmar (formerly Burma). An event never highlighted in day to day mainstream YouTube before. Greetings from Sri Lanka another Theravada Buddhist country with over 1000 year close friendly ties with Burma.

AI Overview Senaka Weeraratna is an Attorney-at-Law in Sri Lanka who has been a key figure in legal actions against noise pollution. He notably served as an intervenient litigant (8th respondent) in the landmark 2007 case Ashik v. Bandula and Others.  Role in Ashik v. Bandula (2007) In this case, which initially centered on loudspeaker […]

Senaka Weeraratna https://share.google/aimode/ewDWUDswhElE0OeQc https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSr33NAjwCN The Instagram post titled “Birth of DRS – Revolution in Cricket” is a short video reel that discusses the Decision Review System (DRS), highlighting its history, how it has transformed the game, and the technology it uses. The post describes the system as a major innovation that has made cricket fairer […]

Concept:  Senaka Weeraratna Source:  AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/EMEyW76dbzfhDPEoj Compassionate Dining & “Life Release” Just as Vesak is slaughter-free, you can make your holiday feast truly noble by choosing a meat-free menu. Direct Acts of Merit for Animals Emulate the spirit of Buddhist “Dansal” (giving) by providing for street animals and birds. Ethical & Safe Celebrations By […]

Concept : Senaka Weeraratna Response: AI Overview To make Christmas cruelty-free in Sri Lanka, animal lovers can promote a meat-free Christmas inspired by Vesak‘s compassion, practice Abhaya-dana (giving freedom/protection to animals like saving them from slaughter), feed strays, advocate for humane wildlife management, and focus on eco-friendly, non-violent celebrations, aligning with core Buddhist values of […]

AI Overview The Most Venerable Denmark Meththawihari Thero, born as Jacub Jacobson, a pioneering figure in digital Buddhism and education, passed away on Sunday night, December 7, 2025, at the age of 80.  The  Venerable Monk had been receiving treatment for cancer in Denmark while under the care of his sister at his home in Denmark. His […]

Senaka Weeraratna The German Dharmaduta Society (GDS) recently held a book donation event for the children of Udaragama Primary School, a remote school located in the Medirigiriya District of Polonnaruwa. The donation included exercise books and CR books, essential for the students’ education. The event was spearheaded by Ven. Pelane Dhamma Kusala Thera, the Chief […]

Senaka Weeraratna ·  The primodial Sinhalese identity is rooted in the Sinhalese ethnic group which has a long history of existence for over 2500 years, unique and distinct language (Sinhala), and a strong connection to Buddhism and the historical kingdoms of the island. The Sinhalese are world renown as the custodians of Buddhism and Sri […]

Senaka Weeraratna The Mind of King Parakramabahu I (1153–1186 CE) was that of a visionary and pragmatic ruler, characterized by a relentless drive for the unification of Sri Lanka, a deep commitment to the welfare of his people through massive engineering projects, and a strategic, sometimes ruthless, approach to governance and military affairs.  Visionary and […]

AI Overview Indian cricket fans, along with the broader cricket world, are increasingly acknowledging that the core concept of the Decision Review System (DRS), the Player-Referral idea, originated with Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna in 1997, a significant innovation that revolutionized umpiring accuracy, although formal global credit from the ICC remains pending.  Key Points of Recognition: […]

Senaka Weeraratna Today i.e., December 12, 2025 marks the 1O7th Birth Anniversary of Asoka Weeraratna (founder of the German Dharmaduta Society, Berlin Vihara in Germany and the Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya) later known as Ven. Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thero. Asoka Weeraratna was born on December 12, 1918. He died on July 2, 1999 at the age of 80 […]

Source:  AI Overview Historical accounts of ancient Sinhalese Kings describe a mindset defined by persistent defiance against external rule, characterized by a refusal to submit to foreign powers even during periods of occupation. In contrast, contemporary leadership analysis suggests that modern Sri Lankan professional and political structures often emphasize paternalistic authority, where subordinates are expected […]

Senaka Weeraratna Japan’s Master Plan, if carried out without first attacking Pearl Harbour, would have allowed Japan to dominate everything from East Asia to the Suez Canal plus liberate India and Ceylon from British occupation, says Japanese war history expert, Hiromichi Moteki. Hiromichi Moteki, Japanese war history expert, says that Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbour […]