Once again thank you for the inspirational advice PianoPiano wise word from someone who sounds as though they have a lot of experience in Sri Lanka and ordination procedure. I wish you a wonderful trip in Thailand and hope this is an experience you gain much from Once again thank you so very much fo...

I have been wondering if the wise and wonderful people of this forum would have any Old time remedies like your granny used to make you, maybe any Herbal remedies or even just general advice on insect repelents or help releving the bites for all those little insects such as Mosquitos, Tics, Leeches,...

Sinhala lessons on the web with audio: http://www.speaksinhala.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Best wishes! This is awesome stuff, thank you so very much Dmytro. Such a wonderful language and following along with these lessons I really like it ebb and flow and easy to ...

pianopiano What wonderful information shared 'PP' these are wise words indeed and a must read for all who are thinking of ordination anywhere in Asia not just Sri Lanka. I really thank you from the bottom of my heart, as I'm sure this must of taken you a fair amount of time to write & compose. I...

A very good read indeed thanks for sharing

There are some apps for basic Sinhalese vocabulary: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.v1_4.B44484DCE5AF1D3912DB56A0.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sachith.com.dictionary.offline" onclick="window.op...

I would also recommend the meditation center of Ven Pemasiri (Sumanthipala Na Himi Senasun Arana Kanduboda, Sri Lanka). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pchO5pWcRKY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.phil.muni.cz/suriyalamai/Dhamma/Dhamma_sutty/Sutty_Visuddhi/Walking%...

Many thanks to the wonderful replys. been away for a few days and this information is a fantastic suprise. :twothumbsup: Piano Piano thank you so much for the great info, looks like you have some excellent knowledge on the subject. I must admit with such good information i have many places to check ...

many thanks for the info LonesomeYogurt however the link below for sirimangalo and yuttadhammo in sri lanka looks like a no no. it appears yuttadhammo is leaving sri lanka for thailand then onto canada. Shame but i understand he has been hit rather hard with dengue fever and sounds a little disponde...

Many thanks to James and Youghart for your replys very usefull indeed. James the pdf list is awesome infomation and gives as you have said plenty of telephone numbers and addresses As for the visa situation you are right it has changed very recently to an online 30 day visa. however after speaking t...

How do you cope with excess energy levels during meditation? Does anyone else experience to much energy? Does anyone know of any way of dealing with this? my meditation seems very good and solid i let evrything arise and fall naturally, walking meditation helps but it seems almost as if my focus nee...

Hello At the end of December, beginning of January, i am travelling to Sri lanka on a 3 month visa with the soul aim of ordination. I know this is a major dessision and one i have not made lightly, i have had this desire since childhood only now years later am i able to live a life long dream. excit...