As increasing numbers of people seek practical ways to manage stress, improve mental wellbeing, and find greater meaning in life, the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) will host a special public lecture in Colombo titled “Kriya Yoga: The Key to a Happy and Successful Life.”
The programme is scheduled to take place on 5 June 2026 from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the Buddhist Cultural Centre (BCC), Colombo 05.
The lecture will be delivered by Swami Suddhananda Giri, a senior monk of YSS, who has spent decades sharing the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda with audiences around the world.
Open to individuals of all faiths and backgrounds, the event will explore how spiritual principles and meditation practices can help cultivate inner peace, mental clarity, resilience, and lasting happiness while navigating the challenges of modern life.
According to YSS, the programme aims to introduce participants to practical, time-tested meditation techniques that can support greater balance, purpose, and fulfilment in daily living.
Founded in 1917 by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India is dedicated to promoting meditation, self-realisation, and harmonious living. Yogananda is widely known as the author of the acclaimed spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, which has inspired millions of readers worldwide.
Following the public lecture, YSS monks will conduct a two-day meditation and spiritual learning programme on 6 and 7 June 2026 at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. The sessions will provide participants with foundational meditation techniques, deeper insights into the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, and practical guidance on incorporating spiritual principles into everyday life.
Sarvodaya Development Finance appoints Saliya J. Ranasinghe as Non-Executive Director
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has announced the appointment of Saliya J. Ranasinghe as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the company with effect from 1 June 2026.
Ranasinghe brings more than 35 years of experience spanning financial inclusion, banking, microfinance, green finance, renewable energy, and development finance. His extensive career includes regional and international assignments focused on strengthening inclusive financial systems and advancing development finance initiatives across Asia-Pacific markets.
He has previously served as Financial Inclusion Advisor to the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) of the Bank of Papua New Guinea and has held several senior positions in the development finance sector, including Team Leader of the Microfinance Expansion Project and Executive Director of CEFI. He has also worked as a financial product development specialist on projects related to microfinance and employment generation.
Throughout his career, Ranasinghe has collaborated with leading international development organisations, including the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Capital Development Fund, ODA UK, and the Dutch Development Corporation. His expertise covers project design, consultancy, implementation leadership, and development project management, with a strong focus on financial inclusion, microfinance, and sustainable economic development.
Ranasinghe is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), a Member of the Chartered Global Management Accountant (USA), and a Fellow Member of the Society of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. He is also an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Banking and Business Management in Papua New Guinea.
The appointment further strengthens SDF’s Board with extensive expertise in development finance, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth initiatives.
YSS to host special Colombo programme on Kriya Yoga and successful living
