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Sri Lanka’s history of monastic discipline exposes the growing tensions between religious authority, political opportunism and equal justice under the law. Deeds of monastic misconduct existed even in the time of the Buddha. They were certainly present in ancient Lanka.
By Adam Garcia | Published 23 seconds ago Somewhere in a kitchen drawer, there is probably still a box of blank notecards that nobody has touched in years. A generation ago those cards would have been used up by February. Grandparents carried…
An ‘Outnumbered’ panel examines a recent survey highlighted by The Atlantic showing dinner party hosting rates fell from 42% in 1975 to just 12% in 2026. The panel discusses what may be driving the decline and how Americans’ social habits have changed. The dinner…
A controversy erupted at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai after an aide to TVK Minister Aadhav Arjuna reportedly entered the temple premises wearing a skull cap during an official inspection ahead of the Karthigai Deepam festival. The incident occurred during…
It’s more than just a habit — it’s a small tradition with a big meaning. Imagine entering a Japanese home for the first time. You open the door, step inside, and notice that everyone is taking off their shoes. Nearby, there…
The code of conduct for Buddhist Monks is governed by the Vinaya Pitakaya, at least on paper. Buddha addresses this directly in the Dhammapada. He states explicitly that a person does not deserve veneration simply because they wear the monastic…
Discover the unspoken social etiquette rules that many adults still don't follow in 2026. Learn what behaviors to avoid in everyday interactions. So when Reddit user u/kmursalato7 asked, "What is an unwritten social rule that way too many adults fail to…
Trailblazing transgender actress and dancer Ana Lupez has died aged 82 (Ana Lupez/Facebook) Trailblazing transgender actress and dancer Ana Lupez has died aged 82, leaving behind a decades-long legacy of performances that helped open doors for queer entertainers across South America…
Texts have replaced phone calls, and comment sections have replaced conversation. It would be easy to conclude that traditional manners are a relic, too slow and too formal for the way we live now. I believe the opposite. The more…
DEAR MISS MANNERS: From time to time, I find myself on the receiving end of rude behavior from the adolescent children of friends or relatives, although the behavior isn’t always directed solely at me. For instance, a loud “ew” when…