May 1 (SO) We live in a world where we are constantly urged to work—often tirelessly—to achieve our goals and fulfill our duties to families and society. The Buddha praised diligence, honest effort, and earning one’s living through rightful means. Yet he did not endorse a life overwhelmed by work. In the Aparihaaniya Sutta, he warned against excessive absorption in activity—kammaaraamataa, or delighting too much in work. more..

May 1 (CT) Continuing from my previous article, beyond the visible procession, the ceremonies, and even the criticisms, the Peace Walk revealed something far more fundamental. It quietly brought to the surface a practice that lies at the very heart of the Buddha’s teaching—one that, perhaps, has been gradually overshadowed in contemporary contexts. At its most authentic moments, Peace Walk was not about organisation, recognition, or ritual. It was about movement—monks walking towards more..

May 1 (SO) May Day is the Day of the Worker, a day that calls for and demands the rights of the worker be recognised. In SL, Labour Day is a vociferous affair, where the Trade Unions and political leaders throng the streets with walks, rallies and meetings to give an ear to the pleas of the workers and their rights. It is also a day of int'l celebration, with its origin being the Haymarket Affair in the US. A bomb thrown into the midst of was a peaceful protest of workers demanding for an 8 hour work day more..

May 1 (DN) As SL marks International Workers’ Day, shifting party strategies and economic pressures are redefining how the country observes, and understands, one of labour’s most significant dates. May Day has never been a simple occasion. Globally recognised as Int'l Workers’ Day, it carries twin identities that have always existed in uneasy balance: a commemoration of historic labour struggles, and more..

May 1 (Island) Life, by its very nature, invariably presents a myriad of challenges that are fundamental to the human experience. The various social ills that afflict humanity cannot be understood without recognizing the profound human dynamics at play. Navigating these challenges according to Buddhism involves shifting from attempting to control external circumstances to mastering one’s internal responses. Central to these challenges are certain detrimental drives stemming from more..

May 1 (Island) Two full moon Poya days fall in May 2026, and there are two schools of thought about when Vesak should be observed. One insists that Vesak should be celebrated today, and the other is of the view that Vesak falls on 30 May. This difference of opinion has given rise to some confusion in the minds of the public and even protests in some quarters. The govt has said its decision to observe Vesak on 30 May was taken on the recommendation of the Maha Sangha. more..