Abhidhamma: Sri Lanka's Buddhist Psychology of the Mind

Western psychology is 150 years old. Buddhist psychology (Abhidhamma) is 2,300 years old. Sri Lanka preserved the complete system — and it maps the mind in extraordinary detail.

Mindfulness Feb 24, 2026 3 min read

The Five Precepts: Sri Lanka's Ethical Foundation for Meditation

Before technique comes ethics. In Sri Lanka, the five precepts (panca sila) aren't rules — they're the foundation that makes meditation actually work.

Mindfulness Feb 24, 2026 3 min read

Dana: The Sri Lankan Practice of Generosity as Meditation

In Sri Lanka, giving isn't charity — it's meditation. Dana (generosity) is the first spiritual practice taught in Buddhism and the foundation of the entire path.

Mindfulness Feb 24, 2026 3 min read

Meditation at Sigiriya: Mindfulness Among Ancient Ruins

The 5th-century rock fortress wasn't just a palace — it was a monastery. How to practise mindfulness at one of Asia's most spectacular heritage sites.

Mindfulness Feb 24, 2026 3 min read

Forest Monastery Meditation: Inside Sri Lanka's Jungle Hermitages

No electricity. No phone signal. One meal a day. Monkeys in the trees. Inside Sri Lanka's aranya tradition — meditation stripped to its essence.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Bodhi Tree Meditation: Practising Under the Sacred Fig in Sri Lanka

Every Sri Lankan temple has a Bodhi tree descended from the tree under which the Buddha was enlightened. Here's how to meditate under one.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Metta Meditation: Sri Lanka's Loving-Kindness Tradition

In Sri Lanka, metta isn't just a meditation — it's a way of life. How the island's living tradition practises loving-kindness differently.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Buddhist Meditation in Sri Lanka: The World's Oldest Living Tradition

Sri Lanka has preserved Theravada Buddhism for over 2,300 years. Here's why the island's meditation tradition is unlike anything you'll find elsewhere.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Meditation for Anger: How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding

Anger isn't the problem. Your reaction speed is. Meditation creates a gap between trigger and response — and that gap changes everything.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

What Is Mindfulness? A Plain English Explanation

No jargon. No mysticism. Mindfulness is a simple mental skill — here's what it actually means and how to start practising it today.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

How to Clear Your Mind: 7 Techniques That Work in Under 5 Minutes

Your brain won't shut up. Here are 7 evidence-based ways to empty the mental noise in under 5 minutes — no meditation experience needed.

Mindfulness Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

What Is Mindfulness? A Simple Explanation (No Jargon)

Mindfulness explained in plain English — what it is, what it isn't, and how to start practising today.

Mindfulness Feb 20, 2026 2 min read

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