Poson Moon
Shane lived in an apartment in the middle of a busy town. Both his parents worked and they were always very busy. He didn’t even get to talk to them properly on some days. They went to work at the same time he left for school and came home late when he was about to [...]
Arahant Mahinda brings Buddhism to Sri Lanka
King Devanampiya Tissa, ruler of Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC (Before Christ) is out hunting in the vicinity of the royal capital Anuradhapura. He suddenly hears someone calling “Tissa, Tissa.” ‘Who is it that calls me by my name,’ he wonders. No one dare address the king in that fashion. Looking up from [...]
Malaysia – Truly Asia
On a sunny April day, we left Sri Lanka to visit Malaysia, a beautiful urban country in South-East Asia. Its magnificent buildings, aquariums, shopping malls and adventure parks are truly attractive. What’s more Malaysia is the home of a famous landmark, the Twin Towers. First we reached Langkawi, a gorgeous little island of Malaysia. It [...]
Richmond Castle, Kalutara
This year, we the Grade 7 students of Ladies’ College, visited the Richmond Castle in Kalutara. A few miles passing the Kalutara town, the bus took us along a winding, gravel road. It was a grand sight to see a castle appearing before our eyes! The Richmond Castle in Kalutara was built by Mudliyar Don [...]
Kids Essays
Adi Poson Poya It was the day that my apartment friends and I would gather and celebrate Adi Poson Poya on May 29. We all welcomed each other at 6 p.m., in the compound. My neighbours and I played for a little bit as more and more people came. Soon it was dark and it [...]