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. Among those four genera, the first two are the most popular ones in the market....Read More
We are pleased to announce the development of Sri Lanka’s first ever social robotic platform by Dr. P. Ravindra S. De Silva, Didula Egodage, Lakshitha Madhushan, Udaka Manawadu and Thilina Madushanka. This robot which is named “ViduJaya” is an autonomous robot that can interact with humans or other autonomous physical agents by following social behaviors. Dr. P. Ravindra S. De Silva and his research team are from the Department of...Read More
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 be understood, the Eightfold Path is a discipline that has to be explored and internalized...Read More
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