Month: July 2024

Hindustan Times: Shunyata – the influence of Buddhism on life in Sri Lanka

  Shunyata: the influence of Buddhism on life in Sri Lanka ByArefa Tehsin During catastrophes like the tsunami and the economic crisis, the people of Sri Lanka went out of their way to help those who were worst hit. A meditation on how Buddhism has influenced life in Sri Lanka for more than two millennia... Continue Reading →

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The Witch in the Peepul Tree Shortlisted for Asian Prize for Fiction

'The Witch in the Peepul Tree' has been shortlisted for The Asian Prize for Fiction. "Following an extensive process spanning seven months, 13 group discussions were conducted by 5 book clubs from Africa, Asia, and Europe. This global participation resulted in the identification of six books for the shortlist. The discussions were guided by evaluation... Continue Reading →

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