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New year 2011 and Christmas 2010 Messages

New year 2011 messages from Venerable Vijitha Thero of Dammasarana Temple and Reverend Farther Dr. Ruwan Palapathwala. Christmas 2010 message from Mr. Francis Kurukulasuriya




Visharad Nanda Malani Parts 1, 2 & 3

Vineetha Wijerathna talks to Visharad Nanada Malani about her recent Australian tour and five decades long musical career




Veteran Journalist H L D Mahindapala

Mahinda Wijeratne talks to the veteran journalist HLD Mahindapala.
Mr. Mahindapala was invited to give evidence to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission appointed by President Rajapakse.

At the MCG: with DS De Silva

Mahinda Wijeratne talks to DS De Silva, the chairman of the Sri Lankan board of control for cricket. DS talks about the upcoming World Cup series that will be played in Sri Lanka.




Mal Kiyanne Kata Kata, Mihindu Foundation

Mal Kiyanne Kata Kata, a children's mini-concert directed and presented by Vineetha Wijerathna, Mihindu Foundation




At the MCG: with Anura Thennakoon

A discussion with Anura Thennakoon: He is the first Test Captain of Sri Lanka and the current Manager of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team




Traditional dance and drumming concert: Nurthiabhisheka

A traditional dance and drumming concert, Nurthiabhisheka, directed by Dinesh Perera was held at the Drums Theater, Dandenong. Jananath Warakagoda and members of the State Dance Troupe participated in this concert.




Sinhala Cultural and Community Services Foundation

A discussion about the Sinhala Cultural and Community Services Foundation. The participants: Wineetha Wijearathna, Asoka Danthanarayana (President), Dr. Olga Mendis (Founding President) and Mr Kithsiri Hettihewa



Kangaroo Geethaya (Children's Ballet & Concert)

A discussion with the particiapnts of Kangaroo Geethaya (Ballet & Concert) presented by Mihindu Children's Foundation to celebrate the International Children's day.





Wasanthaye Rayak with Chandralekha, Rookantha and Latha Walpola

Video footage from the Wasathye Rayak Concert held at the Monash Robert Blackwood Theater in Clayton on the 2nd of October 2010.

This concert was held again at the Moonee Valley Racing Club Celebrity Room on the 10th of October 2010.

How to live a healthy life: Dr Seevali Bandara

Mahinda Wijerathna talks to Ayurvedic Dr. Seevali Bandara about common health issues and how to prevent or cure many common diseases.



Job Hunters Workshop by University of Peradeniya Alumni Association

A workshop was conducted on the 29th of August by the University of Peradeniya Alumni Association to assist job hunters. This workshop focused on presentation skills and skill- marketing techniques; and how Centerlink could assist during job hunting periods.

Mamai Benai featuring Bharatha Kala Ashramaya

SPUR Mamai Benai musical concert presenting Rohan Beddage and Bandula Wijeweera was staged to a capacity crowd on the 14th of August. Local artist Visharad Keshala Aparekka's Bharatha Kala Ashramaya featured in this concert.



Richmond Mahinda get-together

Richmond Mahinda get-together and Musical Evening featuring Baila King Desmond Silva was presented to an enthusiastic capacity crowd on the 15th of August. Desmond presented a special Baila dedicated to Richmond and Mahinda Colleagues.
Visit Association's website: www.rmoba.org.au




An exclusive interview with Baila King Desmond de Silva

An exclusive interview with Baila King Desmond de Silva is presented where Desmond talks about his music journey of forty seven years. This interview was recorded in March 2010






Vey Prasansa

Vey Prasansa, a musical evening, service of prayer was delivered to a capacity crowd on the 7th of August by Rev. Brother Anton Charles Thomas. An exclusive interview with Bro. Charles Thomas is presented.

Dana offering to commemorate seniors

Sinhala Cultural and Community Services Foundation organised a session of Dana offering to Maha Sanga on the 8th of August to commemorate deceased seniors who have lived in Melbourne. The Dana ceremony was conducted at the Moorleigh Community Centre in East Bentleigh.


Australian Election and Impact on Sri Lanka: An information session.
Please view prior to voting

An important information session is presented with SPUR Australia regarding Australian Election, impact on Sri Lanka and terrorism. Mahinda Wijerathne is in discussion with the SPUR Media Spokesperson Ranjith Soysa.



Vas Program (period of rainy retreat)

Most Venerable Akaravita Sanghananda Thero, the chief incumbant of the Damma Deepa Meditation Centre in Dandenong and Most Venerable Naotunne Vijitha Thero, the chief incumbant of the Dhamma Sarana Temple in Keyborough are awakening us by describing the Vas program (period of rainy retreat), history and the impact on the Buddhist society.

The Great Shrine Hall of Dhamma Sarana Temple and
Melbourne Vesak/Poson Celebrations

The great shrine hall of Dhamma Sarana temple in Keysborough was ceremoniously opened on the 18th of July 2010 in the presence of a large gathering and distinguished guests. A large number of Venerable Theros from Australian and overseas temples were present at the opening ceremony. A colorful Perehera and number of religious activities were included in the ceremony.