Table of Contents

Duruthu Poya Issue · January 2026

Revived with New Dimensions. Focusing on building the nation along with the development of its people.

01 Significance of Duruthu Poya Day
A reflection on the Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka and its enduring spiritual importance.
Editorial

02 Homage to the Triple Gem
A poetic contemplation on the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha as sources of refuge and guidance.
Traditional Reflection

03 BOSAT: Renewed in a New Era
On the return of BOSAT as a contemporary English Buddhist periodical.
Most Ven. Tirikunamale Ananda Maha Thera
Chief Prelate, Siri Vajiraramaya

04 From the Editor’s Desk — The Mission of BOSAT
Why developing people is essential to building a nation, and the role of thoughtful reading today.
Ven. Siri Vajiraramaye Ñāṇasīha Thera
Editor

05 Ven. Pamburana Metteyya Thera
A tribute to the founding editor of BOSAT and a pioneer of Buddhist publishing in English.
Historical Profile

06 The Religion We Need
A classic essay on religion grounded in reason, compassion, and personal responsibility.
Ven. Soma Maha Thera
Reprinted from earlier BOSAT issues

07 Builders of the Nation — F. R. Senanayake
A portrait of integrity, patriotism, and selfless public service.
Siri Vajiraramaye Ñāṇasīha

08 A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
A visual reflection on impermanence and the human condition.
Visual Reflection

09 The Future of Reading: How AI Changes the Way We Learn
Balancing technology and mindfulness in the age of artificial intelligence.
Prof. K. P. Hewagamage
University of Colombo

10 Towards Universal Well-Being — Loväḍa Sangarāva
An introduction to a 15th-century Sinhala classic on ethical living and human dignity.
Ven. Vidagama Maitreya Maha Thera
Selected verses with English renderings and reflections.