Lord Buddha was not a God and prince Siddhartha was an ordinary human being went on to develop his mind and learnt the technique to overcome greed and thereby gained the enlightenment. She was a lovely sales assistant and she should stick to selling! J&K: Thanks for exploring the Jaffna peninsula- what a beautiful place!

I am a Sri Lankan Buddhist. Buddha was born hindu as a prince named Gothama Siddhartha. He introduced a new religion called Buddhism based on Hindu teaching back in 250 BC. Basically, this new religion remove cast system and made every living being equal. Buddha is recognized as a saint under Hinduism. Laughing Buddha has nothing to do with Gothama Siddhartha. It is originated in China around 10th century. By the way. There are many Buddhas. Gothama Siddhartha is one of them. He is not a God but a human being who attained enlightenment. In sanskrit language, Bud means intelligent and Dha means above. The man who is above intelligence is called Buddha. It is said that Buddhahood can be attained by practicing yoga ( union with whole universe) and meditation (keeping that union for long and long and looooong time) This practice will take the meditator to the universal consciousness which is called Enlightenment. From that point onward, he or she is in a Buddha state.

@ud2278

3 жыл бұрын

This is still kinda wrong though. Hindusim which is now in practice didn't exist during Gautama Budhha's time. These were times when "Vedas" existed under different castes. Laughing buddha is not a part of Buddhism at least in Sri Lanka. Because we have "Theravada" Buddhism in practice here.

The way you have taken the videos of our forgotten landmarks, great hospitality and the way of life we took for granted really touches your heart. Thank you. I hope more people living in Sri Lanka and abroad (like me) can see your video blogs. I also hope people can see what the northern part of Sri Lanka could have become if not for the politicians without empathy or vision and a 30-year long ethnic conflict.

I am a Sinhalese living in SL and I believe that people from any number of religion can co exist peacefully if we stop listening to politics and banish raaga ( too much of desire) dvesha ( hatefulness) and moha (stupidity) from our hearts. How blessed, if we can all think that this whole earth belongs to all the living beings and with that, have not countries and religions. How did we become so blind. We are here to live peacefully and die peacefully. People wake up.

When I see this vineyard an old incident came to my mind! When Madame Bandanayaka became prime minister in Sri Lanka( she was also the first woman PM in the world) she curtailed number of imports such as Onion etc. During that time hard working Jaffna farmer got a bonanza! They became rich! Once madame B visited Jaffna. She was welcomed by Jaffna people as a heroine and was garlanded with grapes, onions etc. Unfortunately in 1977 Mr Jayawardena, ultra liberal man came to power and cancelled all the restrictions which had been imposed on importation! Within 2 years time our farmer became a pauper! I feel very happy to see this young vineyard owner and the results of his labour. I also feel happy that these people have started their farming etc. after the unfortunate war! These people are hard working and innovative! My gratitude go to both of you for sharing with us your beautiful experiences as tourists. In our young age Hamon Hill insular prison was much in the news because Young revolutionary Mr Rohana Wijeweera had been incarcerated there! He was assassinated in 1989 by the government forces. During Madame Bandaranayaka’s time Mr Wijeweera launched his first rebellion against her government , but being a kind mother she didn’t kill him.( there were killings, of course, but she personally didn’t order killing of anyone.) My congratulations to both of you who are genuine tourists! Mandawala Hamuduruvo

@seebann

3 жыл бұрын

"that's nice your mother was very kind " .Bandaranaike attempted to reform the former British Colony of Ceylon into a socialist republic by nationalising organisations in the banking, education, industry, media and trade sectors. Changing the administrative language from English to Sinhala, she exacerbated discontent among the native Tamil population, and with the estate Tamils, who had become stateless under the Citizenship Act of 1948. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirimavo_Bandaranaike

@ven.s.anandasagarathero2407

3 жыл бұрын

Ven.m.pannawansa thero , truly they are enjoyable travellers who gave lots of experiencing ..thanks bhante

Hi, Johnny Thanks to sow me Jaffna town after 36 years!!!

I really like both Tamil and Sinhala people.

Indeed my heart moved to Jaffna as I’m getting an opportunity to see aftr 1976. Went to India to do my Degree in Eastern Music Examination via Palaly Air Port. My heartfelt thanks go to those two tourists.

Happy to see Jaffna is back on track after the War. Jaffna was one of worstly War Stricken areas, 10 to 15 years ago.

Johnny - Thank you for all your videos promoting my country. It is so nice you are traveling the country and enjoying SL. I live in the US and stuck due to COVID not been able to travel. I am living my travels thru your videos. I visited all those places you were at with my kids about 3 years ago. It is unbelievable Jaffna has recovered so fast after our long war. Its a very rich place with lots of history. I hope people see this and make an effort to visit Jaffna in the future.

Really appreciate that guy who is the owner of that Grapes yard. All people can live peacefully when there are no politicians.

Really appreciate visiting our country your guys most welcome always..,,

We are really enjoying with you by viewing Jafna(Yalpanam), market, jewelry, wine yard and beaches.. we believe Ms.Kristina have more fun and entertainment than Johnny... Awaiting your another episode of Northern part of Srilanka.... Also thanks to Srilankan Tourism, for promoting Northern province of srilanka after decades old civil war....

Thank you folks to take me my native land Yazh pannam after 30 years - from Canada

Beautiful video. Jaffna is just amazing.

Hey Johnny & Kristina, This is fantastic stuff. Never thought that grapes grow that fast in Jaffna. What a prosperous piece of land the Jaffna peninsula is. Thanks Johnny for sharing very insightful videos. I have watched it all and all of your other videos on Sri Lanka and incredibly enjoyed watching them. The content and how you've presented are just amazing.

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice Video’s Jony. Wish ur great time.

Thank so much guys👍👍👍 You are now exploring the North,this is the most moment i was watching from you guys👍 Going great please enjoy the culture, nature and people Really make us feel happy because after the war tourist like you really finding about us and bring to the rest of the word Thank you👍👍 Your foreign friends are happy to meet you guys too,that's how we feel when we went our school trips and find our friends👍👍💜💜

Thank you visiting to my home town it look very cool

Hi Johnny and Christina, thank you for your lovely video. Have look in Lingam cool bar pls in Jaffna town.🙂

Thank you guys 😊 Glad you enjoying my beautiful country ❤

Christina has this sweet wholesomeness she actually glows that's a keeper

Be happy, enjoy your travels and take care. 👍👍👍🙏🌷🌷🙏

Thanks for the videos on Jaffna.

Jaffna is so cool. Keep exploring it. Explore the whole of Sri Lanka.

Thank you jhonny because of u we know how develop Kauffman now

TKNR.Being of Jaffna Origin Tamil Speaking Hindu CulturedFamily SELF is Great full to the lady& The gent.THANKS.The All Mighty Help & Blessings.

jaffna and trincomalee are absolutely beautiful places as even i have visited. but due to the war and things many people dont know how beautiful places they are and the government has not developed the areas to accomodate many travellersand even still today so many years after the war you can still see so many houses that have been absoutely destroyed by the war and has never been built again,and sometimes all of the military activity can be really annoying.

The Garden of Eden (Grape farm) is in Atchuvelly - Jaffna. The Jaffna cigars were my dad's favourite.

@Gordi_B

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Jaffna’s soil and climate is suitable for growing wine grapes.

@nimalileperuma9577

3 жыл бұрын

9o9kkk lol ok I'll pop 999o9o9o0

30 years of war apart people who lived in south and north. I am from the generation did not get a chance to visit Jaffna. I am glad to see after the war, Jaffna also getting popular and people move around happily for their day to day work. Thanks for sharing videos. I would be happy if Tamil shops use Sinhalese and English in their names boards ( 3 languages).

@arunshan6808

3 жыл бұрын

Naaa Noo need for it. Well start using Tamil all over country then

@roshanipriyangakahadawala1135

3 жыл бұрын

@@arunshan6808 looks like there are some more roots

1st time we saw this area. Very nice and thanks for giving this to us.

Weldone and good luck to vineyard owner.

Hey Johnny_ we are so happy you are in jaffna...........................

Wow wonderful

Really awesome.. your videos We are proud to be Sri Lankans.

Nice upload as usual my man! You've become a part of my day (every other day actually haha). Always waiting for your videos! Love how you go over the history of the places, unlike other vloggers/personalities who focus just on the beauty shots. Keep it coming, Johnny!

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

@immxmxshfxq3463

3 жыл бұрын

Very valuable I follow all your video nice pictures views

Beautiful super Amazing jaffna video congratulations from Nederland

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

Dankeveil very much. =)

Thanks Jonny for promoting Hidden tourism spots in Srilanka during this pandemic...hope many will visit Srilanka after this pandemic is over...

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so as well!

@nishantissera4920

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyFD Thank you so much....

@Jeevan.Canada

3 жыл бұрын

I'm one of them.

@nishantissera4920

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jeevan.Canada You are mostly welcome ....

I really love that you going this grapes garden and you eating that wow. good luck both of you

Wow !!! That is an amazing area!!...Viv

Hi Johnny thanks. Now viewers know that the the grapes grown in Italy is also grown in Jaffna too.

I really enjoy with ur every video nice 😉 keep it up

Diggin the Navy boat windshield dingle berries.

Brilliant video 👍

You are overloading us man! Now we have so many places to visit, I think we need more time. Pretty interesting to see grapes growing there, must be the right climate in Jaffna. I was wondering why aren't they taking care of the old buildings. The castle or the house you visited must be cultural treasures. Thanks again Johnny. I introduced a few more people to your YT. They are really enjoying your work. Some of them are Sri Lankans themselves.

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing the channel! I'm glad your friends are enjoying the videos!

Wow, Amazing, can’t wait to travel.

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Where are you now?

@shamaleejayakodi409

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyFD I live in Washington DC, since 2012. I haven’t been to Sri Lanka since 2018. Missed my home. Watching your videos is makes me happy.

Christina so uncanny, hope to see your wedding here! !! 💖👍🏼👍🏼🙏

Lanka has both Sinhala andTamil culture a beautiful ISLAND.

Thank you nice video I like mi home in jaffna I'm now live in Canada toronto

Thanku you very much as sri lanka we are also didint travel thise places ♥️☝

AI lived in jaffna until 1982! Now I Live in Toronto, canada.

Nice

The rock movie😀This land was killing area between 2 nations. If i visited Jaffna twice. I will pray 1 hour for all souls.☺

very nice.!!

Super,

Johnny, you should go to Rio Ice Cream shop in Jaffna town

Oh! Thanks, J & K, Really enjoyed ur part 2 Jaffna. It's amusing to note the English subtitles brings " Japan, Joplin, Jasmine " names for Jaffna. Also, don't worry about the Jewellery shop-girl misleading you to get corrupted. At least she tried it in English ( right or wrong ) next time she is going to take lessons on "Feng Shui". "Laughing Buddha" is a cure for wealth and good luck. (Thanks Google). When r u both sailing towards down under? I am waiting for u!

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

Put some Four & Twenty Meat Pies in the oven for us! =)

@prabashankar1030

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyFD Absolutely! 445 calories in 1 pie. High in fat & calories low in nutritions. U r not following a weight loss plan? Glad u requested! Enjoy more of Jaffna.

Thanks very much

කවුරුහරි අර කඩේ ගෑනු කෙනා කියන විග්නේශ්වරන් ස්ටයිල් එකේ බොරුව නිවැරදි කරන්න

@sinhaladubbing-2438

3 жыл бұрын

අප්පිරියයි නේද මුන්ව ලෝකයටම අමු කෙබර අතාරිද්දි

Good job

Ancient Europe in sri lanka🇱🇰👍

Kirstina, You looks very beautiful for that ear rings.

Hi Johnny, I like your videos , The lady was in the jewellery shop ,She explained about Laughing Buddha's details wrong ,He was chines Buddhist Monk Popular in china. Gautama Buddha is not a god . Buddha is a person who enlightened and teaching of buddha including the four noble truths and eight fold path to enlightenment ,the three jewels (Buddha ,Dharma, Sangha) and concepts such as impermanence, non self ,karma ,rebirth and depend origination along with ethical precepts and the meditation.

Bro, how many month more you will be staying in srilanka?

The lady in the shop is just confused between Kubera and Budai (laughing Buddha) . Both are different. The statue in the shop is Budai believed to bring good luck and happiness. And she has 0 knowledge of what she is talking about, all that hindu culture and BodhiDharma.

@tr0llol677

2 жыл бұрын

and laughing buddha is some made up shit. its not a buddhist thing

Super

Blessed country

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wow...shrek and donkey was epic..💖💖💖

What's your go to Vloging camera and lens bro?

The Congee you drank is made of herbs.

Part two was fun. The organic grape farm was unexpected and amazing, never knew grapes grew in Jaffna. Hope it's a huge success! Cristina looked lovely in her new earrings, suited her so much. You should have gotten the rapper 🤣 necklace 🤣🤣 looked super cool. Sorry, but the lady in the jewellery shop was too talkative, bit annoying. Always impressed by Cristina's love and curiosity for all things Sri Lankan. Take care and keep safe 🙏

my country srilanka beautiful

In which part of Jaffna is the grape farm is located? It brings back childhood memories , my grandparents had a grape vine farm too.

@Jeevan.Canada

3 жыл бұрын

It's says Nilavelli. Remember the map beginning of the grape tour, if you pause it, you can see it in the bottom banner.

@Gordi_B

3 жыл бұрын

It’s Achchuveli - my dad’s ancestral village. They’ve always grown grapes there.

Anyone correct me if I'm wrong if they're not making wine from The Grapes isn't it an orchard???

Hi Johnny, I think it's time to invest in a wind microphone. Like watching but wind noise is getting frustrating.

‘Kola kenda’ is available in all over the country in Sri Lanka.. it’s made in almost every household.. I couldn’t stop laughing when you said its only available in Jaffna 🤣🤣🤣

There’re no gods in Buddhism! It’s a scientific philosophy. Most of the Sri Lankans think that Buddhism is a religion with full of mitts💔

You R happy therek Good brand app bends

In this video at the jewellery shop a misleading theory about Buddha and Buddhism was given out. The laughing buddha and the Lord Buddha aren't the same. Actually I didn't even knew that there was a Hindu God named Buddha. The lady at the shop said that he is the God of fortune and money. That there is the solid proof that he is not Buddha. Greed is the main source of the pain. Greed for money and other properties, and love itself will bring you pain. So Lord Buddha who was the heir to the throne of the biggest kingdom in India, who had 3 magnificent palaces, who had a beautiful wife and a son ; left it all behind and lead a simple peaceful life. In Buddhism it teaches us how to have a simple peaceful life for it will bring us true happiness and joy. In Hinduism they always put their fate in God's hands, but in Buddhism we learn about pain, reasons for pain, and how to deal with it. So clearly these 2 are completely different religions. Buddha was once a man but after he achieved enlightment; it's said that he was no longer a human, a demon or a God. He is someone above all this, that is why he is called Buddha. In the video the lady says the name of the God as Kubera, so it's pretty obvious that it's a different person for Lord Buddha's name is Gautam. Thank you.😊

@RaviJayatunge

3 жыл бұрын

She's talking about Kubera.

@Letsgo-ne5iq

3 жыл бұрын

Great answer 🙏🏻👏

@rankavino

3 жыл бұрын

Kubera and laughing buddha appearance different....its obviously laughing buddha .....they lady misrepresent some topics

@sinhaladubbing-2438

3 жыл бұрын

විෂ්ණු දෙවියන්ගේ දහවන අවතාරය අරිහන්ත බුද්ධ.. අපේ ශාස්තෲ ⁣ගෞතම බුද්ධ.. මේ හැත්ත ඔක්කම පටලව පටලව බොරු කියනව

@UD-95

3 жыл бұрын

To add more to this think that the name she used 'kubera' mostly refered to the king who ruled sri lanka before the times of ravana the sri lankan demon king ravana defeated the kubera and won sri lanka and ruled it perfectly ❤️ sso yeah kubera and buddha are totally deferent persons in different eras

Kanji is made of herbal leaves. Kind of a soup

are you still at srilanka? jaffna?

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you guys should go to kithulgala for rafting. and free sliding

Rupani inne ethana

There are five version s of Buddhism in the world jonny , as srilankan buddhist s we practice the "therovaadi" buddhism ...🙂🌹

@lahirugamage6958

3 жыл бұрын

Not mahayana. Sri lankan budhdhist practice 'Therawada'

@nilminigamage631

3 жыл бұрын

@@shehan8013 thanks and i corrected it.

North and East is extremely beautiful than other part of Sri Lanka.

@kalanaviraj9231

3 жыл бұрын

Central high lands are the best for me.

@lakdev6297

3 жыл бұрын

@@kalanaviraj9231 yes I agree. I have a property in Kandy, love the cool weather however, north and east extremely hotter than rest of the country.

You missed out ROLAX Eatery (Since you like spicy food) & RIO Ice Cream Parlour.

Jhonny dont forget to visit mangos indian restaurant and rio ice cream? You will be amazed

@JohnnyFD

3 жыл бұрын

Is it the same owner as the Rio's Ice Cream in Colombo?

How much for the ear rings and necklace?

do you have a address on the grape farm go to RIO ice cream in Nallur

Ma man are u currently in srilanka ?

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it probably looks like ancient europe because these structures were built when the british had colonised sri lanka......

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Super 👌💓💋🌹

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Ehema rupani good

நன்றி

If you are in Jaffna You can enjoy RIO ice cream....