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.
Kandy to Nilambe: A Meditator's Journey Into the Sri Lankan Hills
The winding road from Kandy to Nilambe Meditation Centre climbs into the clouds. Here's what awaits — and how to prepare for a life-changing retreat.
Buddhist Meditation for Children: How Sri Lankan Kids Learn Mindfulness
In Sri Lanka, children learn meditation at age 5 — at Sunday Dhamma school. The techniques are simple, effective, and perfect for any child.
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.
Meditation and Ayurveda in Sri Lanka: The Mind-Body Healing Tradition
Sri Lanka is one of the only places where authentic Buddhist meditation and authentic Ayurvedic medicine coexist — and combining them is powerful.
Kasina Meditation: Sri Lanka's Ancient Visual Concentration Technique
Before apps, before guided audio, Buddhist monks stared at coloured discs to develop supernatural concentration. The kasina technique still works.
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.
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.
Pirith Chanting: Sri Lanka's Healing Meditation Through Sacred Sound
For centuries, Sri Lankans have used pirith — Buddhist protective chanting — to heal illness, calm minds, and bless homes. Science is starting to explain why.
Jhana Meditation: Sri Lanka's Path to Deep Absorption States
Western mindfulness scratches the surface. Sri Lankan masters teach jhana — states of absorption so deep that pain, anxiety, and time itself dissolve.
The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: Why Doctors Recommend It
One breathing pattern used by Navy SEALs and sleep specialists alike. Here's how to do it and why it works.
Why Sri Lanka Is the Best Country for a Meditation Holiday
Authentic Buddhist practice. Free retreat centres. Stunning nature. Affordable travel. Sri Lanka offers what Bali and Thailand can't.