THOUGHT FOR YOUR LIFE FROM BUDDHISM ( SOURCE-METTA SITE)

We can use words skillfully or unskillfully; we can use words to heal or to hurt. As Buddhists, our intention is to help, not harm. Perhaps it would really help all of us, if, before we speak, we could stop for just a moment to make certain that what we are about to say accurately reflects our heart's intentions.

A DAY OF RIGHT SPEECH - A HEALING PRACTICE

Why not choose a day that will be devoted to using your words to fulfill your highest spiritual aspirations? May this day of Right Speech bring gentle blessings to those around us and may the blessings extend throughout the world.

Here are some suggestions for things you can do:

— Start the day with a heartfelt aspiration that reaffirms your intention to always speak with compassion and love.

— Center and collect yourself each time you speak. Be mindful of all your words. Even if you want to say something as banal as "please pass the pol sambol," be conscious of your tone of voice, and whether you are saying what you really want to say.

— Find ways to keep your words gentle, loving, accurate, and positive. Do this even if you're annoyed and upset.

— See if you can discover better ways to talk to others that will open up new channels of communication.

— Don't lie and don't use words to manipulate or control others.

— Don't gossip.

— Don't say anything about anyone that you wouldn't say if that person were present.

— Use your words to encourage those around you.

— Don't chatter; don't use words just to fill empty spaces with noise. Don't become nervous about the absence of speech; allow yourself and others to be silent.

— Don't interrupt others; let the people round you finish their sentences and express their thoughts.

— Use your words to express gentleness and kindness.

— Try to make at least one person feel better because of something you say.

— Use your words to convey friendship, encouragement, and support.

— Try to phone and connect with at least one loved one with whom you have lost touch.

A day of right speech can only help your kamma.

Keep up the good word!

All Government Schools To Be Closed From 07th To 09th Of January Due To Elections

All government schools are to be closed during 07th  to 09th of January 2015 in view of the upcoming presidential elections the government has announced today(03).In addition around 43 schools in Colombo District are scheduled to be closed from 11th to 15 th of January due to the Sri Lankan visit of Pope Francis.

Due to the GCE Ordinary Level Examination the third term school season is scheduled to be started from 05th of December.

A Corrupt Health Institution Head Eying For The Vacant Post Of The Health Ministry

A Higher Officer attach to a Health Institution who is charged for fraudulently taken the salary of a Medical Specialist for 15 years is eying for the vacant Deputy Director General Of Health Services(Laboratory Services)  post in the Health Ministry by trying to take an advantage from the current political situation it has been revealed.

Although the Public Services Commission is currently conducting a high level probe against the said higher officer over the salary issue and other corrupted deals he has involved in recent past,the said  higher officer has yesterday meet the President Mahinda Rajapaksha to seek his help to get the vacant post the sources said.A higher official attach to the Ministry Of Economic Development who was earlier attach to the Ministry Of Health was behind this meeting sources have added.

According to the Health Ministry sources the said corrupt officer who is now the head of the Family Health Bureau is also charged for taking huge bribes from drug companies when he was  head of  the National Drug Authority.

Three Home Remedies To Cure Diabetes,Heart Ailments And Cancers- Dr.Shashikant Seth

The Indian Touch Healing Therapist Dr.Shashikant.S.Seth has introduced useful home made remedies which can cure  Diabetes ,Heart Ailments and Cancer according to him.Dr.Seth who is now in Colombo to treat Sri Lankan Patients with his touch healing therapy has said that these remedies can be prepared at home easily by using some household ingredients .

The remedies are as follows-

The remedy for Diabetes-
Ingredients- 1)Wheat Flour 100 grammes
                  2)Arabic Gum(Of Tree-Gondh)100 grammes
                  3)Barley 100 grammes
                  4)Black Seeds (Kalunji)100 grammes

Preparation- Put all the above ingredients in 5 cups of water.Boit it for 10 minutes and put off the fire.Allow it to cool down by itself.When it becomes cold filter out the seeds and preserve the water in a glass jug or bottle.

Take one small cup of this mixture daily every morning with empty stomach .Continue for seven days.Next week repeat the same but on alternate days.After taking this mixture for two weeks the blood sugar level becomes normal and the Diabetic Patients can eat normal food without any problem Dr.Seth said.


The remedy for Heart Ailments

Ingredients- 1) Dried Pomegranate Seeds
                   2)Half Liters Of Water

Preparation- Boil the fistful of dried pomegranate seeds in half liters of water for 10 minutes.Then squeezed the seeds,strained the liquid .Patients with heart ailments should drink half glass of this liquid for one year.However the symptoms of heart ailments will be disappeared after taking this daily for one week Dr.Has revealed.

People with painful Angina Problems with symptoms like Chest Tightness ,Heaviness and Chest Pain  ,Coronary Arterial Blockage,Cardiac Ischemia and those awaiting for Bypass Surgeries  will be cured after drinking this liquid daily in the morning with empty stomach According to Dr.Seth.


The remedy for Cancers

Ingredients-1)Handful of medium size partly dry Papaya Leaves
                 2) Two quarts of Water

Preparation- Wash and cut the partly dry papaya leaves like cabbage and place them in a saucepan with two quarts of water .Bring the water and leaves to the boil and simmer without a lid until the water is reduced by half.Then strain the liquid and store in bottle or a glass container.The concentrate will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days and if it becomes cloudy it should be discarded .

For patients who are diagnosed with  all sorts of cancers should take 3 tablespoons /50 mili liters three times a day Dr.Seth said.

In addition People who are interested in these remedies can add the special" Jeewan Prabha Oil "made by Dr.Seth himself to these remedies he said,

Dr.Seth is also specialized on bringing  down sleeping problems and stress through Dyan Yoga Meditation .

Everyone who is interested to get more information on these home made remedies can do that by contacting Dr.Shashikanth Seth through his Mobile-0777-114332.

A School Student Was Killed And 44 Injured Due To A Bus Accident

A school Student was killed and 44 other passengers got injured as a Bus was toppled in Dhmbalgoda at the Kagalle-Bulathkohupitiya main road this morning.The injured passengers got admitted to the Kegalle and Uthungoda Hospitals.

The Bulathkohupitiya Police have conducting an investigations on the accident.

Australian Coastguards Have Arrested 37 Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers Who Are Heading For Australia

The Australian Coastguard Officers have arrested a vessel carrying 37 Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers in the Indonesian Seas and handed over them to the Sri Lankan Navy Officers on Thursday(27) according to the sources.The asylum Seekers are the residents of Colombo,Jaffna,Chilaw and Marawila areas sources have added.

The vessel carried these asylum seekers have left for Australia from Sri Lanka on 01st of November it has been revealed.Among the asylum seekers there are 13 Sinhalese, 09 Tamils a Burgher and tow infants .

The vessels carrying Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers illegally to Australia have been decreased since recently as the Australian Government has decided not to accept  asylum seekers from Sri Lanka and other countries.

Budget-2015 Was Defeated At Mihintale Pradeshiya Sabha

The annual 2015 Budget Proposals at the government controlled Mihintale Pradeshiya Sabha (North Central Province)has been defeated by one vote today(27).During the voting three members were voted against the budget while only two members ,the Chairman and another member of the government coalition  United Peoples Freedom Alliance(UPFA) have been voted in favour.

Four Pradeshiya Sabha Members of the Ruling UPFA were absent during the vote.