Browsing by Author "Herath, H.M.M."

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    An Archeological and Religious Study of Sagama Rajamaha Vihara and Sagami Rock Inscription
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2018) Herath, H.M.M.
    This study is based on the site of the Sagama Rajamaha Vihara belonging to the Pathahewahete Divisional Secretariat Office of the Kandy District. The word "Sagama" means six Villages. It is surrounded by six villages namely Nugaliyadda, BEttawatta, Godamunna, Kapuliyadda, Haputale and Mahamedagama. Research problem of this Study is how far devotees followed by the ancient rite, ceremonies, and what were the archeological heritages depicted from the site of the Sagama Rajamaha Vihara. The data for this study was collected from a field study and the relevant books and articles related to this field. The method followed for this paper is to draw a narrative by interpreting the research findings and information included in the Sagama rock inscription. The paintings of the old vihara belong to the Gampola era. The Bo Tree which is the great significant of the heritage of this temple. It is mentioned that forty-five acres of the Village of Haputale have been offered to the Sagama Vihara by two soldiers namely Alakeswara and Devamantri of the six Bhuvanekabahu, king of the Gampola Kingdom. There is an annual rite called Budumagula' which is the great offering to the Bo tree. In this Study, Archeological heritage and religious background could be identified from the Sagama Rajamaha Vihara premise and rock inscription established in the village of Nugaliyadda.
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    Mindfulness, Perception and Wisdom
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2018) Herath, H.M.M.
    Mindfulness (Sati) means calling back to mind, remembering and entering into and plunging down into objects of thought. It also means awareness or skillful attentiveness. The objective of this research is to examine the interrelationship among three terms of Buddhist teachings and this research based on literature review. Sati is a natural presence of mind. It stands near and hence serves and guards the mind. Sati calls to mind. That is, it remembers things in association with other things or in relationship to things and thus tends to know their value and widen the view. Sampajanna is another term founded closed to teaching of mindfulness. It means clarity of consciousness and clear comprehension. In this context, it is clear that the function of mindfulness is to bring one's mind to the present moment; it therefore be able to realize the world as it is and others' minds and thoughts accurately. Perception (Sanna) is another term examined with reference to the function of mindfulness. If in repeated perception of an object, these marks are recognized. According to research findings, the perception which perceives the qualities of the object is based on mindfulness. It leads to build the healthy life mentally and physically. Strong perceptions based on mindfulness. Wisdom, therefore, develops through the development of practicing mindfulness in Buddhism. So the practice of mindfulness will contribute to both the analytical knowledge and the arising of wisdom.