Blog 2 Columns - USJ - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

31st March 2017ByHiran AmarasekeraBlog, Research0

Walla Patta Gyrinops walla for Agarwood production

What is Agarwood? Agarwood is a highly fragrant and very valuable resin produced in the stems, branches and roots of certain tree species of family Thymelaeaceae. Agarwood is believed to be the most expensive wood in the world because of resinous fragrant heartwood. The main species are scientifically known as Aquilaira, Gyrinops, Aetoxylon and Gonystylus....

28th March 2017ByadminBlog, Buddhism0

Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism for an Effective Leadership

The doctrine of Buddha is disseminated through the Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Buddhism increases the understanding of the suffering of mankind and recognizes excessive desire as the cause for this suffering. However, these desires can be controlled through the practice of the Eightfold path. While the Four Noble Truths are meant to...

24th March 2017ByHiran AmarasekeraBlog0

Art, Literature and Aesthetics for Life

In managing our lives successfully, we draw inspiration mainly from religion and/or philosophy. It is widely accepted that our lives can be beautifully shaped by applying the teachings of religious leaders such as the Lord Buddha, Jesus Christ, and the Prophet Muhammad Nabi and the theories of philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Bertrand...

17th March 2017ByHiran AmarasekeraBlog0

Understanding Homosexuality and Sexual Orientation

Homosexuality or being gay isn’t a disease but a difference in sexual orientation which makes one’s sexual preferences differ to that of the majority. Sexuality is understood in terms of Sexual identification, Sociological identification and Sexual Orientation which in turn could either be Heterosexual, Homosexual or even Bisexual. A society would usually have a majority...

16th March 2017ByadminBlog0

How to Avoid Abortions – A guide to University students

Avoid Abortions, Avoid Complications. What is an Abortion? It the process of removing a fetus before 28 weeks of pregnancy; which is currently a sensational but serious topic of discussion debated on socio-cultural and religious forums. An abortion could take place due to both natural and intentional influences; the latter being the complex one since...

14th March 2017ByHiran AmarasekeraBlog, Science0

Open lessons on New A/L Syllabuses – Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics

Video lessons on GCE A/L new syllabuses are now available for free at Jayewardenepura Open Learning platform. National Institute of Education and Ministry of Education are going to implement new syllabuses from 2017 for 2019 A/L students. These video lessons were conducted by University Professors and Lecturers of University of Sri Jayewardeepura and University of...

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