The role of women and Buddhist teachings
View(s):Well known journalist Sanjeewika Samaratunga’s trilogy on Buddhism together with her novel was launched recently. The first, “Sitha Nivana Bhavana”, is based on a series of discussions on Buddhist meditation with Ven. Inguruwatte Piyananda Maha Thera of the Kanduboda Siyane International Vipassana Meditation Centre. It is a Heladiva publication.
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“Budun Dutu Yuwathiyo” is a novel that discusses the role of young women and its evolution over the course of time from the Brahmin era to the present day. It is written under the auspices of senior lecturer in the Pali language at Sri Jayawardenapura University, Ven Dr. Medhagoda Abhayatissa Thera.
“Sonduru Pathiniya”, written with the advice of Chief Incumbent of the Gangaraamaya Temple, Ven Dr Kirinde Assaji Thera, portrays the role of the ideal woman according to Buddhist teachings.
Her novel “Sonduru Kaluwura”, an Epa publication details the trials and tribulations a modern day married woman faces.
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