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Inside the halls of Kingswood College in Kandy, a group of school students bent over sheets of recycled cardboard, strips of old fabric, and salvaged wire frames, shaping them into something luminous. They were not just building lanterns for Vesak. They were rethinking what a lantern could be made of and what it could stand […]

Inside a sunlit classroom at St. Thomas’ College in Matale, a group of students passed around a bamboo toothbrush, turning it over in their hands with genuine curiosity. For many of them, it was the first time they had held a tangible alternative to the plastic objects they used every day without a second thought.

She stood at the university gate before dawn, adjusting her uniform in the half-light. Her own children were still asleep at home, but she was already here, watching over someone else’s. By the time her shift ended, her youngest would have eaten dinner without her. This is the quiet reality for the women security guards

A group of young volunteers stood behind a modest stall lined with handmade bookmarks, jars of mango pickle, and cups of fresh drinks. Around them, the B-TEX Exhibition buzzed with visitors, but their eyes were fixed on the school students and teachers walking through the crowd. Every conversation was a chance to plant a seed

On the morning of June 28, 2026, a group of university students knelt along the stone pathways of Pothgul Viharaya, clearing away debris and discarded wrappers from the temple grounds. The Poson Poya season was approaching its peak, and thousands of devotees would soon walk these same paths. The students wanted to make sure that

Where Faith Meets Environmental Responsibility A group of Dhamma school students sat cross-legged on the cool floor of Pothgul Viharaya, their small hands carefully shaping sustainable materials into a miniature replica of Mihinthalaya. Around them, university volunteers offered gentle instructions, and the children worked with a focus that belied their age. For these young students,

Where Sacred Ground Meets Student Action The morning air at Mihintale carried the scent of temple flowers and damp earth as the first groups of volunteers began arriving before dawn on 1 July 2026. Some had travelled through the night from distant parts of Sri Lanka, sleeping on bus seats with gloves and refuse sacks

{“text”:” Where Sacred Ground Meets Student Action The morning air at Mihintale carried the scent of temple flowers and damp earth as the first groups of volunteers began arriving before dawn on 1 July 2026. Some had travelled through the night from distant parts of Sri Lanka, sleeping on bus seats with gloves and refuse

Three traditional Sri Lankan industries — wood carving, wood drawing, and brass work — share a common thread. They rely on the hands of skilled artisans who have inherited techniques passed down through generations. Yet many of these craftspeople operate in relative obscurity, their workshops tucked away in small towns, their customer base limited to

ECO VESAK: Vesak Lantern Competition at SIBA Campus The ECO VESAK Vesak Lantern Competition at SIBA Campus showcased environmentally responsible creativity and community engagement. Organized by SIBA Campus in collaboration with SIBA ZeroPlastic, the project engaged Dhamma school children in designing and building Vesak Kudu lanterns using natural, nonplastic materials. All lanterns were displayed on