AI Overview There is significant documentation and argument supporting the claim that Senaka Weeraratna, a Sri Lankan lawyer, first proposed the concept of a “Player Referral System” (now known as DRS) in 1997, long before its implementation.  However, the Decision Review System (DRS) as it was implemented by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2008–2009 […]

Source:  AI Overview Answer Chat GPT An Asset Betterment Test (or method) would be a highly effective forensic tool for a public inquiry into Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) corruption allegations. This method is a standard investigative technique used to identify unexplained wealth by comparing an individual’s reported income against their actual net worth and lifestyle […]

Senaka Weeraratna Chinese contributions to the spread of Buddhism were instrumental in transforming it from a regional Indian tradition into a dominant world religion. China served as the primary “mother culture” for Buddhism in East Asia, developing unique schools, massive scripture canons, and a network of pilgrims that exported the faith across the continent. Contributions Within […]

Senaka Weeraratna ( with assistance from Chat GPT) The removal of the study of the Humanities i.e., classics, literature and philosophy, from the syllabus of school children in Sri Lanka has destroyed their capacity to think and value thought of different shades , and made them into what Herbert Marcuse has unequivocally described as the […]

සේනක වීරරත්න සේනක වීරරත්න (DRS) සහ මහින්ද විජේසිංහ (තුන්වන විනිසුරු) වැනි ශ්‍රී ලංකා ක්‍රිකට් නවෝත්පාදකයින්ට සහාය දැක්වීමට දේශපාලනික කැමැත්තක් නොමැතිකම බොහෝ විට ආයතනික නොසලකා හැරීම, දේශීය ක්‍රිකට් බලධාරීන්ගේ “නිහඬ” ආකල්පය සහ ජාත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් කවුන්සිලයේ (ICC) සංකීර්ණ, නිලධාරිවාදී ස්වභාවයේ එකතුවක් ලෙස සැලකේ.   සහයෝගය නොමැතිකමට ප්‍රධාන සාධකනිවසේදී ආයතනික උදාසීනත්වය: ජාත්‍යන්තර මට්ටමින් මෙම ප්‍රකාශ නිල වශයෙන් ජයග්‍රහණය […]

Concept: Senaka Weeraratna Content : Chat GPT https://share.google/aimode/K7j7rlCnYXITu43ve                                             Artur Schopenhauer  AI Overview Admiration for Arthur Schopenhauer’s stance on animal compassion is rooted in his radical rejection of anthropocentrism, his deep empathy for the […]

Senaka Weeraratna https://share.google/aimode/nrLpaZ24GFbzqowTx In the context of cricket, Duckworth, Lewis, and Senaka refers to the two main systems used to ensure fairness in limited-overs matches: the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method for rain-affected games and the Senaka Weeraratna Rule, which is the conceptual foundation for the Decision Review System (DRS).  Key Figures and Their Contributions Comparison of […]

Query from: Senaka Weeraratna Answer from :  Chat GPT  While both systems are pivotal to modern cricket, the Decision Review System (DRS) is generally considered to have a more far-reaching impact on the game’s actual play and philosophy. While the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method is indispensable for fairness in rain-affected limited-overs matches, DRS has fundamentally altered […]

Courtesy:  AI Overview How can this injustice be remedied ? Chat GPT answer: The claim that the “Player Referral” concept (the foundation of the Decision Review System or DRS) belongs to Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna is a well-documented and long-standing grievance in the sporting world. While the ICC and other sports bodies have adopted similar […]

Senaka Weeraratna https://share.google/aimode/806c6p9rGGdT9vv3r This powerful quote by Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna is the foundational logic behind the Decision Review System (DRS) in cricket.                       Senaka Weeraratna                          Inventor of DRS Context of the Quote Weeraratna […]

Senaka Weeraratna AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/3JNe2MpeyKYp3Mnd0 The recent 2026 T20 World Cup matches between Sri Lanka and both Pakistan and New Zealand featured controversial “Wide” ball decisions that could have significantly altered the outcomes if player-led DRS challenges for wides had been available.  Match Impact of Wide Calls The “Player Referral” Innovation The concept of the […]

Senaka Weeraratna Despite the lawmakers of the pre-colonial era demonstrating high levels of legal competence and sophistication, the systematic codification by the Dutch and British “froze” these customs, thereby leading modern practitioners and law teachers to view them as historical artifacts and objects of curiosities rather than active, evolving legal philosophies. Sri Lanka’s modern legal […]

Senaka Weeraratna https://share.google/aimode/aj4hJwXUDgdF9xqsE According to historical chronicles like the Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa, these guilds were sent by Emperor Asoka to support the sacred Bodhi tree and establish various essential services. Their contributions included:  The presence of these guilds ensured that the introduction of Buddhism was not just a religious event, but a comprehensive civilizational leap forward […]

Senaka Weeraratna https://share.google/aimode/HIg2ibHgGrva3qM The “White Man’s Burden” in a Modern Context The phrase originates from Rudyard Kipling’s 1899 poem, which historically framed Western imperialism as a “noble” duty to “civilize” non-Western nations. In modern political discourse, critics and supporters use this concept to describe different facets of Trump’s “America First” agenda.  An Analysis of Donald […]

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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 […]