Akila Pabasara Herath

              There are about 53 crore Buddhists all over the world. Of these, about 70% are Mahayani Buddhists and the remaining 25% to 30% are Theravadi, Navayani (Indian) and Vajrayani Buddhist. Apart from Mahayana and Theravada (Hinayana), Navayana, Vajrayana, Buddhism also has many other sub-sects or subclasses, but these have little influence.           We have bestowed below long and short essay on Buddhism in different word limits for the review of our avid readers that will help them to understand about the fourth prevalent religion of the world i.e. Buddhism. From these Buddhism essays you will find out the roots of this religion as well as these essays will clear your concept about this religion. You will know that who had founded it, when it was founded, who was Gautam Buddha, what are his teachings and in which countries the followers of Buddhism live.       Following Buddhism essay are also useful f...

      A guitar is a stringed instrument used to make musical sounds and melodies and are used for different occasions and events and can also be used personally at home.         They are usually played by stroking or plucking the strings. Guitars can be played while sitting or standing. There are different types of guitars but they are usually very similar in appearance.      Electric Guitar  – this guitar needs amplification to make sounds and use  pickups  to do so. Ukulele  – this is a  Hawaiian  guitar that primarily has 4 strings. It could have up to 8 strings. Classical  guitar – also known as  Spanish  Guitars are guitars which trace their development to the Vihuela in Spain. It is made of gut or nylon. Flat-top  also known as  steel string  guitars are guitars similar to classical but have a bigger and stronger body and framework Arch-top –  this guitar looks more l...

        The immediate causes that led to the 1818 War of Independence Appointment of a Muslim Muhandiram named "Hajji Marikkar" to Wellassa contrary to the tradition of giving high posts to Sinhala families. A man named "Doresami" appeared in the Wilbawa region and claimed to have inherited the kingship. Cr.  In mid - 1817, Sylvester Wilson, Badulla's deputy agent, was sent with Hajji Marikkar to capture Doresami .The mob killed both of them. In the Keppatipola district, too, the British suffered heavy losses due to their involvement with the rebels.  With the possession of the Tooth Relic by the Sinhalese,  By January 1818, it had spread to Dumbara, Hewaweta, Satkorala, Matale, Harispathutawa, Sabaragamuwa and Nuwara Kalaviya.       AD  Leaders of the 1818 War of Independence 1.  Monarawila Keppetipola 2. Godegedara Adikaram 3. Madugalle 4. Butawe Rata Rala 5. Kiwle Home Mohottala 6. Galagedara Mohottala 7. Rala of the country...

                Computer is one of the most brilliant gifts of science . Computers are constantly being updated to make out lives better. In fact the computer is a wonderful electronic brain that we have come to rely on in our every day life. Most offices, shops , factories and industries use computers . The internet on a computer is a store house of information .                     Camputers have gained importance as they have increased the productivity and efficiency of work done. Large amounts of data in the personal lives and business and industrial sector are stored on computers.             Computers have also brought a revolution in the field of medicine . Clinics and hospitals can store date ane the doctors make use of them to treat patients m computers are used to scan patients  and to monitor surgeries .               ...

   Manigala is another spectacular mountain in the Dumbara Valley, and its ridge is 1,104 meters high. It is considered one of the most vulnerable sites for biodiversity.      The Dumbara Valley or the Knuckles Conversion forest is one of nature's wonders. We feel that the top portion of the 2,000 m boundary, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, desires that be expanded to a maximum of 1,000 m. This is because Sri Lanka's mountains have the highest biodiversity values of any peak in the country.        The Manigala Range, another magnificent peak in the Dumbara Valley, is considered one of the most vulnerable locations for biodiversity. The Manigala ridge is 1104 meters high, 750 meters long, and 250 meters broad          Of course, many European visitors are now aware of the secret located at the summit of Manigala Mountain. It is a great spot to go to the summit of Manigala mountain early in th...

         Yapahuwa was one such kingdom in the 13th century, and it is an old rocky town that briefly served as the island's capital. The Yapahuwa Kingdom is Sri Lanka's fourth kingdom.                       Yapahuwa and its environs were major settlements in prehistoric and early prehistoric times, including prehistoric settlement elements. According to archaeological data, the oldest verifiable mention of dandelion comes from the 13th century. Evidence shows that during the Kalinga Magha invasion, Subha, a local monarch, erected a fort and city at Yapahuwa and dominated the area from there.        After the invasion of Kalinga Magha in 1215 AD, the kingdom of Polonnaruwa disintegrated. Following that, the rulers of this kingdom expanded their power to the southwest centers. Yapahuwa is one of the primary administrative centers where we gather. The rulers who were present can be identifie...

            Sri Lanka is a tropical country . Our tropical forests , Specially sinharaja is world famous and is a Natural Heritage site.                The forest in our country are found both in the dry zone and the wet zone . Trees are most important becuse they take in  carbon dioxide and send out oxygen making the environment healthy for all living beings . Forest also help to maintain  a regular rainfall , prevent fooods and drought and soil erosion . They also provide medicinal herbs and wood for fuel purposes. Furthermore forests are the natural habitats for wild life and a variety of rare endemic flora and fauna are found in these forest .         So it is clear that these forests are precious to us .Our ancient kings who built huge tanks protected the forests. But very sadly today selfish people destroy forests in many ways . They cut trees illegally for timber ,  agric...

   THE Mobile phon has become the most popular  electronic devise in the modern world. It is equally popular among the young and the old. This phone which we all call's the mobile is very convenient to use.  Because of its size it can be carried anywhere and  we can contact anyone, at any time.          Furthermore it is very popular because of the fantastic number of facilities  it provides. We can text short messages, store information , take photographs and even shoot  short videos. We can browse the Internet watch movies and listen to music , play games and entertain ourselves.Now  we don't even have to press a button with the new touch screen system ! Unbelievable isn't it ?     Yet, all these amazing facilities can be too much of a problem for children .The advantage are obviously clear. It can be carried in a pocket or handbag. So it is alwaysat hand . It is easy to use and saves a lot of time. Howeve...