Buddha's Teaching Center, WARDHANARAMAYA, GONAWALA, KELANIYA, COLOMBO, Colombo (2026)

14/08/2026

"let's learn the Dhamma from a river"

Life is like a river.
Sometimes it flows peacefully beneath the sunlight,
and sometimes it struggles through rocks, storms, and narrow paths.
Yet the river does not stop because a rock stands in its way—
it gently finds another way and continues its journey.

Our lives are the same.
We cannot choose every difficulty that comes before us,
but we can choose how we move through it.
A painful moment is not the whole journey.
A closed door is not the end of the path.
Even when life feels heavy, there is still strength quietly flowing within us.

The river teaches us: do not fight everything; sometimes flow around it.
Do not carry everything; sometimes let it go.
Do not lose hope; keep moving.

Yesterday has already flowed away,
tomorrow has not yet reached us,
and this present moment is where life is truly happening.
So breathe gently, soften the heart, and trust our inner strength.
Like a river, keep flowing—with patience, courage, kindness, and peace.
One day, wemay look back and realize that the rocks we once feared
helped shape the beautiful journey we have become.

May your heart be peaceful like a quiet river.
May you have strength when life becomes difficult,
wisdom to let go of what you cannot change,
and courage to keep moving forward.
May the Noble Triple Gem—the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha—bless you and all beings with peace, good health, strength, and happiness...!

29/07/2026

"Every morning, we carefully choose the clothes we wear. We want to look neat, clean, and presentable. Yet many of us forget to choose the thoughts we wear in our minds. Beautiful clothes may impress other people, but beautiful thoughts transform our own lives.

Today, many people live with stress, anxiety, fear, competition, and endless pressure. We are often busy trying to achieve more, earn more, and become more successful. While these things may bring temporary comfort, they cannot give lasting peace if the mind is filled with worry, anger, jealousy, or fear. The quality of our life is not determined by what we wear, what we own, or how others see us. It is determined by the quality of our thoughts, intentions, and the state of our heart.

When we fill our minds with kindness instead of anger, gratitude instead of complaining, hope instead of fear, and compassion instead of hatred, a quiet happiness naturally begins to grow within us. Positive and wholesome thoughts give us strength during difficult times, courage when we feel discouraged, and peace even in the middle of life's challenges. They also improve the way we speak, act, and relate to others, creating a happier life for ourselves and those around us.

Therefore, each morning, before dressing the body, let us also dress the mind. Wear patience when life is difficult. Wear forgiveness when someone hurts you. Wear gratitude for what you already have. Wear loving-kindness toward yourself and others. These are the most beautiful ornaments anyone can wear, and they never grow old or lose their value.

A peaceful mind is the greatest wealth. A compassionate heart is the greatest beauty. A mind filled with wisdom and loving-kindness brings true happiness that no external success can replace.

May the Noble Triple Gem, the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha—bless you, your family members, dhamma friends, and all beings. May you be free from illness, fear, stress, anxiety, worries, difficulties, disasters, and all forms of suffering. May your heart be filled with loving-kindness, compassion, wisdom, and inner peace. May you enjoy good health, strength, comfort, happiness, and success in all wholesome endeavors. May all your good deeds become supporting conditions for lasting peace and the realization of the Noble Path leading to Nibbāna.

May all beings be well and happy...!

08/07/2026

"In reality, no matter how advanced science becomes, it cannot completely remove the suffering that comes from greed, hatred, and delusion. The Buddha taught that the greatest healing begins with the transformation of our own mind. Patience is one of the greatest strengths because it protects the mind from anger and helps us respond with wisdom instead of reacting with emotion. Forgiveness is the best medicine because it frees our own heart from the heavy burden of resentment and pain. Loving-kindness is the most beautiful treatment because it brings peace, comfort, and happiness to both ourselves and others. When we cultivate patience, forgiveness, and loving-kindness every day, our mind becomes calmer, gentler, and more joyful. These wholesome qualities support us in walking the Noble Eightfold Path through right intention, right speech, right action, and right mindfulness. As wisdom grows, we begin to understand that lasting happiness does not come from changing the outside world, but from purifying our own mind. Therefore, let us pause for a moment, reflect wisely, and make the effort to cultivate these noble qualities in every situation. Then, step by step, we can experience true peace, genuine happiness, and the blessings of the Dhamma here and now."

May the Noble Triple Gem in Bless you, all other family members, dhamma friends and every being to have good health, peace, ease, comfort, success and happiness by being free from all sicknesses, problems, worries, difficulties and sufferings....! I'm sharing lot of merits and mettā to all of you. May every heart beon filled with joy, compassion, happiness and success. May the happiness be set up at every corners of the world.....!

27/06/2026

"The Buddha taught in the Sallatha Sutta (The Arrow Discourse) that when pain, loss, or difficulty comes, an untrained mind is struck by two arrows. The first arrow is the unavoidable pain of life, but the second arrow is the suffering we create through imagination, fear, worry, anger, resistance, and endless thinking. Although we cannot always prevent the first arrow, we can learn not to shoot ourselves with the second. This teaching reminds us that peace does not come from controlling the whole world but from understanding and training our own mind. Today many of us carry heavy burdens caused by war, political conflict, financial struggles, sickness, natural disasters, loneliness, and uncertainty. These challenges are real, yet adding endless worry to them only makes the heart more exhausted. When we pause, breathe mindfully, accept reality with wisdom, and respond with patience instead of panic, the mind gradually becomes calmer and stronger. A peaceful mind does not remove life's difficulties, but it helps us face them with courage, clarity, and compassion. Step by step, every moment of mindfulness becomes a path from confusion to understanding and from suffering to inner peace. Like the Buddha taught, we may not always choose the first arrow, but with wisdom we can choose not to be wounded by the second."

May the Noble Triple Gem in Bless you, all other family members, dhamma friends and every being to have good health, peace, ease, comfort, success and happiness by being free from all sicknesses, problems, worries, difficulties and sufferings....! I'm sharing lot of merits and mettā to all of you. May every heart beon filled with joy, compassion, happiness and success. May the happiness be set up at every corners of the world.....!

20/06/2026

"Life becomes difficult when we allow the words and actions of others to control our peace of mind. Some people may speak kindly to us, while others may criticize, reject, or misunderstand us. However, our goodness should not depend on how others treat us. If we continue to respond with kindness, respect, patience, and understanding, we protect our own hearts from anger and bitterness. True strength is not found in changing others but in maintaining our goodness even during difficult moments. When we let go of resentment and choose compassion, our minds become lighter and more peaceful. Many of our mental stresses come from expecting others to behave the way we want them to. The more we accept people as they are and focus on our own wholesome actions, the more freedom and happiness we experience. Every kind word, good deed, and compassionate thought is a gift not only to others but also to ourselves. Therefore, let us continue to spread kindness wherever we go, allowing our hearts to become a source of peace, healing, and happiness for ourselves and for the world."

May the Noble Triple Gem, the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha bless you, your beloved family members, dhamma friends and every being to have good health, peace, ease, comfort, success and happiness by being free from the virus, dangers, all sicknesses, problems, worries, difficulties and sufferings....! I'm sharing lot of merits and mettā to all of you. May every heart be filled with joy, compassion, happiness and success. May the happiness be set up at every corners of the world...!

06/06/2026

"Let's reflect on the reality of life for a moment. Sometimes we spend so much time looking at what we do not have that we forget to appreciate what we already have. We complain about small inconveniences, while many others are facing much greater challenges with courage and patience. A person may wish for a bigger house, while another is simply hoping for a safe place to sleep tonight. A person may complain about going to work, while another is desperately searching for a job to support their family. In today's busy world, we often rush from one goal to another, believing that happiness is waiting somewhere in the future, yet true happiness can only be experienced in the present moment. The Buddha taught that contentment is one of the greatest forms of wealth. When we learn to be grateful for our health, our loved ones, our daily food, and even the opportunity to wake up each morning, our hearts become lighter and more peaceful. Life becomes more beautiful when we stop comparing, stop complaining, and start appreciating. Therefore, let us cherish what we have, help those in need, and live each day with gratitude, kindness, and wisdom, for this very attitude can transform an ordinary life into a truly happy and meaningful one.

May the Noble Triple Gems—the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Saṅgha—bless you, your beloved family members, dhamma friends, and all beings with good health, peace, comfort, success, and happiness. May you be free from all sicknesses, worries, difficulties, dangers, and suffering. May your hearts be filled with loving-kindness, compassion, gratitude, and wisdom. I am sharing abundant merits and mettā with all of you. May all your wholesome wishes and aspirations be fulfilled. May harmony, joy, and peace grow within your hearts and homes, and may happiness spread to every corner of the world....!

29/05/2026

May the Noble Triple Gem, the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha bless you all...!

Dear Dhamma devotees and Dhamma friends,

Wish you all a happy, peaceful, and blessed Vesak Day...!

As Buddhists, today is one of the most significant and sacred days of the year. Buddhists all around the world celebrate the Vesak Full Moon Day to commemorate three important events in the life of the Buddha: His Birth, His Enlightenment, and His Passing Away (Parinibbāna), all of which took place on the Vesak Full Moon Day.

In essence, Buddhism is a message of awakening from ignorance and attaining wisdom. Before the appearance of the Buddha, many people were living in the darkness of ignorance and did not know how to overcome suffering. However, after the Buddha's Enlightenment, humanity was given hope and a profound path that guides beings to cultivate the mind and realize the ultimate truth.

When the Bodhisattva was born, it is said that many beings benefited from the arising of this great being in the world. According to Buddhist tradition, immediately after his birth, the Bodhisattva took seven steps on seven lotus flowers. Standing upon the final lotus, he proclaimed:

"AGGO HAMASMI LOKASSA"
I am the foremost in the world.

"JETTO HAMASMI LOKASSA"
There is none equal to me.

"SETTO HAMASMI LOKASSA"
I am supreme in the world.

"AYAMANTIMĀ JĀTI, NATTHI DĀNI PUNABBHAVO"
This is my last birth; there will be no more rebirth for me.

From this profound declaration, we can understand that the Bodhisattva was showing the path to all beings. He was inviting us to follow the same noble journey toward liberation. As Buddhists, we should strive for Nibbāna by eradicating the causes of rebirth. Therefore, we must discipline our minds, speech, and bodily actions and cultivate wholesome qualities in our daily lives.

The second commemoration is the Enlightenment of the Buddha, which is perhaps the most important event. According to Buddhist teachings, before attaining Enlightenment, the Bodhisattva had to confront and overcome countless defilements. Māra used all his powers to obstruct the Bodhisattva's efforts and disturb his meditation. However, the Bodhisattva never gave up. Through unwavering determination, wisdom, and compassion, he completely eradicated the three poisons: greed, hatred, and delusion.

This event teaches us that although practicing the Dhamma is not always easy, we should never lose heart. We should continue cultivating wholesome thoughts and actions in every moment of our lives, just as the Buddha did. We must develop self-effort, right understanding, confidence, mindfulness, and wisdom to overcome negative mental states such as craving, ill will, hatred, attachment, and ignorance. The Buddha should always be our greatest example and inspiration on the path of cultivation.

For forty-five years, the Buddha compassionately taught the Dhamma to countless beings. Through his teachings, he showed the world that no matter how much wealth, power, fame, material possessions, relatives, or friends we may have, one day we must leave everything behind—even this physical body. This truth is reflected in the third great event commemorated on Vesak Day: the Buddha's Parinibbāna.

In his final moments, the Buddha addressed his disciples with these last words:

"HANDADĀNI BHIKKHAVE ĀMANTAYĀMI VO: VAYADHAMMĀ SAṄKHĀRĀ; APPAMĀDENA SAMPĀDETHA."

"Monks, I now declare to you: all conditioned things are subject to decay. Strive on diligently with mindfulness."

This final advice reminds us that all conditioned phenomena are impermanent. Therefore, without delay, we should diligently practice the Dhamma for the attainment of final liberation, Enlightenment, and Nibbāna. If we truly live according to the Buddha's final teaching, that itself becomes the highest celebration of Vesak.

This is a precious opportunity for all of us to reflect deeply. Life is very short. There is no benefit in holding onto hatred, ill will, jealousy, anger, or delusion, as these only lead to suffering life after life. We should honestly examine ourselves and ask: Do we want happiness or suffering? Do we want to be reborn in fortunate realms or unfortunate realms?

No one can remove our suffering for us. Even the Buddha can only show the path; we ourselves must walk it. Likewise, no one can escape sickness, aging, and death. These sufferings arise because of birth, and birth can only be brought to an end through the realization of Enlightenment. To attain Enlightenment, we must learn, practice, and live according to the Buddha's teachings.

Therefore, on this auspicious Vesak Day, let us make a sincere determination:

"From today onward, I will refrain from unwholesome actions, negative thoughts, and harmful speech. I will cultivate wholesome qualities, pure intentions, loving-kindness, compassion, wisdom, and generosity for the well-being of myself, others, and all sentient beings."

* On this sacred Vesak Full Moon Day, we have organized many meritorious activities, including a tube-well offering to a rural village temple for the benefit of the monks and villagers (fully sponsored by the kind-hearted Dhamma devotee Darren Toh Guan and family), offerings to the Sangha, offerings to the Buddha, relic offerings, special protective chanting for world peace and harmony, and many other wholesome deeds.

You are warmly invited to rejoice in all of these noble and meritorious acts, make your own cultivation, and dedicate merits and blessings on this sacred day.

"The one who lives according to the Dhamma is protected by the Dhamma."

SĀDHU! SĀDHU! SĀDHU...!

22/05/2026

"Life is not always easy, and every person faces moments of pain, disappointment, fear, stress, and uncertainty. During difficult times, many people search for happiness outside themselves, but true healing often begins with simple and natural things that calm the body and mind. The Buddha taught that peace grows when we care for both our physical health and our inner heart with mindfulness and wisdom. Sometimes a gentle smile, kind words, proper rest, deep breathing, or sitting quietly in nature can help heal suffering more than we realize. Laughter can soften a worried mind, exercise can strengthen the body, and meditation can bring clarity when life feels confusing and heavy. Gratitude also changes the heart because when we appreciate even small blessings, hope slowly arises again within us. Loving relationships, supportive friends, and compassionate family members remind us that we are not alone in our struggles. Listening to peaceful music, drinking fresh water, breathing clean air, and receiving sunlight from nature can refresh both the body and the spirit. Even in painful situations, we should not lose faith, because challenges can teach patience, wisdom, compassion, and inner strength when faced with awareness. Therefore, let us care for ourselves and one another with kindness, balance, mindfulness, and compassion so we may gradually live a healthier, more peaceful, meaningful, and joyful life."

May the Noble Triple Gems Buddha, Dhamma and Saṅgha Bless you, all other family members, dhamma friends and every being to have good health, peace, ease, comfort, success and happiness by being free from all sicknesses, problems, worries, difficulties and sufferings....! I'm sharing lot of merits and mettā to all of you. May every heart be filled with joy, compassion, happiness and success. May the happiness be set up at every corners of the world.....!

18/05/2026

"In today’s world, many people are surrounded by comfort, technology, education, and material success, yet deep inside they still feel stress, loneliness, fear, and emptiness. We have bigger houses, faster communication, and advanced medicine, but many hearts are losing peace, patience, kindness, and true human connection. The Buddha taught that real happiness does not arise from external things alone, but from a calm mind, a compassionate heart, and a balanced life. When we develop only the brain and forget the heart, life becomes filled with competition, anger, worries, and emotional suffering. True human beings are those who can balance wisdom and compassion together, using knowledge with kindness and intelligence with understanding. Therefore, we should pause for a moment and reflect on our lives with honesty, mindfulness, and humanity, while learning to care for ourselves and others with loving-kindness. Even a small act of compassion, a gentle word, or a mindful moment can heal much pain in this busy world. Life is very short and uncertain, so it is important to let go of hatred, reduce attachment, forgive others, and cultivate peace within ourselves. When the mind becomes peaceful, we naturally share more happiness, patience, and compassion with our families, friends, and society. May all beings be free from suffering and fear, may every heart be filled with wisdom and loving-kindness, and may peace and happiness spread to every corner of the world."

07/05/2026

“We need to cultivate a good heart and a wise attitude in every situation we face in life. Many people today are carrying heavy burdens in their minds and hearts—stress, fear, disappointment, loneliness, sickness, financial difficulties, family problems, and uncertainty about the future. During such difficult moments, the most important thing is not to allow hatred, jealousy, anger, or hopelessness to control the mind. Instead, we can practice patience, understanding, compassion, and loving-kindness toward ourselves and others. If others are successful or doing well, we should sincerely rejoice in their happiness without comparison or jealousy, because another person’s success does not reduce our own value. If others make mistakes or act with ignorance, anger, or unkindness, we should respond with compassion rather than hatred, understanding that suffering often causes people to behave in harmful ways. A calm and compassionate heart has the power to heal many wounds that harsh words can never heal. Even a small act of kindness, a gentle smile, a supportive word, or a listening ear can bring light into someone’s dark moment. Life constantly changes, and difficult situations will not remain forever; therefore, we should continue walking forward with hope, wisdom, and courage. When we train our minds with mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and equanimity, we create inner peace within ourselves and help create peace in our families, communities, societies, and throughout the world. True happiness does not come only from wealth, praise, or external success, but from a peaceful heart that knows how to love, forgive, understand, and care for all beings with sincerity and wisdom.”

“May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes....
May all sentient beings be free from suffering and its causes....
May all sentient beings not be separated from sorrowless bliss....
May all sentient beings abide in equanimity free of bias, attachment and anger, and share Loving-kindnes

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