Gramaraj
Saradiel Gramaraj System of Governance Mahasammata in Action The Mahasammata President’s role is to set the standard for living in dhamma for the nation. The village council members and the Gramaraj will demonstrate Mahasammata in action at local level. The Executive is vested in the village councils, making about 75,000 people, executed on their behalf by a largely ceremonial […]
Puranagama Institutions
Six of the Puranagama traditions are still practiced today: Kamatha (threshing floor); Pela (watch hut); Hena (bio-diversity); Wewe (Tank or irrigation reservoir); Dewale (Temple and Rock Monastery); and Rajakariya (Service to the King).
Mahasammata
Mahasammata The principle of Mahasammata was the rule of law in Lanka. No others were necessary because society operated on the basis of meritorious acts and had almsgiving as a way of life. It is the giver who is blessed, and to thank someone for a gift was to take away from that merit. In other words, […]
Lanka’s Ancient Lifestyles
Lanka’s oral traditions dating back 20,000 years convey an intricate labyrinth of knowledge. Every villager bore the moral responsibility of the village on his shoulders through the devices of ritual vows.