SASKATOON SRI LANKAN COMMUNITY WEBLOG tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522 2008-09-07T02:29:58Z B r i n g i n g C o m m u n i t y T o g e t h e r Movable Type 3.21 New community webblog has been launched tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13871 2008-09-07T02:20:57Z 2008-09-07T02:29:58Z pls go to http://saskatoonsrilanka.wordpress.com/ (ps. since this current community page has more problems with loading, because of more flash-embeded plug-ins, switched into a simple webblog)... T. Sanjeewa pls go to http://saskatoonsrilanka.wordpress.com/

(ps. since this current community page has more problems with loading, because of more flash-embeded plug-ins, switched into a simple webblog)

]]> "O king ! are there any other trees besides this mango tree and other mango trees?” - [Arhat Mahinda,246 BCE] tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13614 2008-06-18T01:16:55Z 2008-06-18T02:39:09Z (Photo-Budusara) Poson Festival, June 18th (2008) in Sri Lanka The Poson Festival commemorates the anniversary of the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. "HAPPY POSON !" External Links: The cultural dimension of Poson Budusara Poson Festival Poson as a... T. Sanjeewa z_pic350.jpg
(Photo-Budusara)

Poson Festival, June 18th (2008) in Sri Lanka
The Poson Festival commemorates the anniversary of the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

"HAPPY POSON !"

External Links:
The cultural dimension of Poson
Budusara
Poson Festival
Poson as a national New Year


Idha nandati pecca nandati – katapuňňo ubhayattha nandatiPuňňam me katan ti nandati – bhiyyo nandati suggatim gato

"The man who performs good deeds is happy in this world and the next. He is happy in both worlds. He feels happy at the thought: “Good have I done”. He will be the happier when born in a blissful state. (Dhammapadaya, Yamaka Vagga : 18)"

]]> Summer Get-Together tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13592 2008-06-13T14:35:26Z 2008-06-13T14:43:32Z Dear Friends This year's summer get-together is scheduled to be held on August 09th, 2008 at Blackstrap National Park, Saskatchewan. Please mark your calendar to attend this fun filled event for you/your kids. We'll give you more details such... T. Sanjeewa summer-party-cove.png

Dear Friends

This year's summer get-together is scheduled to be held on August 09th,
2008 at Blackstrap National Park, Saskatchewan. Please mark your calendar to
attend this fun filled event for you/your kids. We'll give you more
details such as driving direction, programme schedules and items to bring in a
couple of weeks. In the mean time, we'll make a phone call to you
personally to inform what food item/items you are supposed to bring for
the event. If you are planning to invite your friends, please let us know
how many in advance for head counts.


Two things are here in advance to remember;

1. There is $7.00 admission fee for your vehicle for the day

2. Kids can swim in the lake. But it is your sole responsibility
to take care of your kid's safety.

Hope to see you in this event and have some fun.

Thanks
Organizing committee

]]> Preethi Vesak ! tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13390 2008-05-18T18:53:25Z 2008-05-18T19:17:12Z We wish all Buddhists a Happy Vesak Day as we commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Lord Buddha. (lankadeepa.lk) e-Vesak thorana: Sama Jathakaya... T. Sanjeewa We wish all Buddhists a Happy Vesak Day as we commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Lord Buddha.
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e-Vesak thorana: Sama Jathakaya

]]> New year party-2008 Budget tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13341 2008-05-13T18:33:32Z 2008-05-13T18:35:19Z Dear friends We would like to thank you for your active participation and enthusiasm shown at the New Year Party-2008. Please find attached the cash flow for this event. The balance money will be forwarded to the Organizing Committee of... T. Sanjeewa Dear friends

We would like to thank you for your active participation and enthusiasm shown at the New Year Party-2008. Please find attached the cash flow for this event. The balance money will be forwarded to the Organizing Committee of the Summer Party-2008.

Download file


The organizing committee

]]> Rangiri Giri : Saskatoon Sri Lanka New Year Party 2007 tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13324 2008-05-08T05:31:17Z 2008-05-08T05:32:50Z (Raw video courtesy Kosala Rajapaksha)... T. Sanjeewa (Raw video courtesy Kosala Rajapaksha)

]]> Puhul Hora Karen Dane - 2007 New Year Party Drama tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13323 2008-05-08T04:21:39Z 2008-05-08T04:37:24Z (Raw Video from Kosala Rajapaksha)... T. Sanjeewa (Raw Video from Kosala Rajapaksha)

]]> SaskLanka Avurudu Party 2008 - 2nd Photo Update tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13307 2008-05-03T00:53:28Z 2008-05-03T01:06:31Z Photo Courtesy: Lasantha Ubayasena Related links: SaskLanka Avurudu Party 2008 - Harsha's flute performance SaskLanka Avurudu Party 2008 - Ist Photo Update The Christmas party: a photo update Choral Festival 2008 Sinhala Panthiya: New Year Celebration 2008... T. Sanjeewa Photo Courtesy: Lasantha Ubayasena

Related links:
SaskLanka Avurudu Party 2008 - Harsha's flute performance
SaskLanka Avurudu Party 2008 - Ist Photo Update
The Christmas party: a photo update
Choral Festival 2008
Sinhala Panthiya: New Year Celebration 2008

]]> SaskLanka Avurudu Party 2008 - Ist Photo Update tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13293 2008-05-01T18:40:39Z 2008-05-01T18:43:42Z Photo Courtesy: Saman Abeysekara... T. Sanjeewa Photo Courtesy: Saman Abeysekara

]]> SaskLanka Avurudu Party 2008 - Harsha's flute performance tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13279 2008-04-29T00:02:46Z 2008-04-30T00:16:45Z T. Sanjeewa

]]> The big event is Tomorrow !!!!! tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13264 2008-04-25T17:07:00Z 2008-04-25T19:51:17Z Dear friends, We cordially invite you to participate in the Sinhala & Tamil New Year Party 2008 of Saskatoon Sri Lankan Community. Date: Saturday 26th April 2008 Venue: The Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave.S. Saskatoon (Map is given bellow)... T. Sanjeewa Dear friends,

We cordially invite you to participate in the Sinhala & Tamil New Year Party 2008 of Saskatoon Sri Lankan Community.
Date: Saturday 26th April 2008
Venue: The Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave.S. Saskatoon (Map is given bellow)
Time: Starts at 5.30 p.m.
Agenda for the program: Download file

Please bring a pop bottle with you
Expected contribution: $ 5 per adult
$ 3 per kid

Come and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!



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The organizing committee

]]> Earth Day 2008: Save Our Mother Earth tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13252 2008-04-22T14:10:53Z 2008-04-22T15:11:37Z A perfect balance The Power Of One External Links: Earth Day Earth Day Canada-The Canadian Official Site for Earth Day Celebrate Earth- National Geographic Celebrate Earth's Animals-National Geographic Earth Day - A video collection... T. Sanjeewa

A perfect balance

The Power Of One

External Links:
Earth Day
Earth Day Canada-The Canadian Official Site for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth- National Geographic
Celebrate Earth's Animals-National Geographic
Earth Day - A video collection

]]> New Year Party 2008 tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13231 2008-04-19T02:38:05Z 2008-04-19T02:38:30Z Dear friends This is a friendly reminder about the final singing/dancing practice sessions for New Year Party- 2008. Date: April 19th Saturday Venue: Souris Hall Play Room Time: 3.30 to 7.00 p.m. Schedule: 3.30 to 4.30 p.m.: Dancing practice 4.30... T. Sanjeewa Dear friends
This is a friendly reminder about the final singing/dancing practice sessions for New Year Party- 2008.

Date: April 19th Saturday

Venue: Souris Hall Play Room

Time: 3.30 to 7.00 p.m.

Schedule: 3.30 to 4.30 p.m.: Dancing practice
4.30 to 5.30 p.m. Singing practice for kids
5.30 to 7.00 p.m. Singing practice for adults

Your participation is greatly appreciated.
The Organizing Committee

]]> The Saskatoon Sri Lankan Community Weblog wishes its readers a happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13184 2008-04-12T14:26:19Z 2008-04-12T14:28:04Z T. Sanjeewa newyear-2008.gif

]]> Auspicious times, Sinhala and Tamil New year 2008 tag:blogs.usask.ca,2008:/SaskLanka//522.13179 2008-04-12T02:44:20Z 2008-04-12T15:20:25Z The Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated on 12th and 13th of this month. Following are the auspicious times pertaining to the New Year celebrations: Bath for the old Year: Saturday the 12th before New Year dawns with... T. Sanjeewa The Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated on 12th and 13th of this month. Following are the auspicious times pertaining to the New Year celebrations:
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Bath for the old Year: Saturday the 12th before New Year dawns with herbs mixed in water.

Dawn of the New Year: Sunday April 13th at 6.29 am.

Punya Kaalaya: Between 12.05 pm and 12.53 pm on Sunday April 13th is the time for prayer and retreat and therefore all partaking of meals and work must cease in preparation for the New Year.

Lighting of the hearth: Sunday 13th at 6.54 pm, dressed in New Year colours of red and gold the first meal.

Partaking of the first meal for the New Year: dressed in red and gold shades on Sunday April 13th at 8.10 pm.

Anointing of oil: Wednesday 16th at 7.42 am.

Auspicious time to set off for work: Wednesday 16th April, at 6.20 am.
(source: news.lk)

External Link: Divaina Auspicious times (sinhala)

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