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Emotional variations in jogging paths
(The Research Center for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Peiris, D.L.I.H.K.
Pilikuththuwa Cave Forest: A Case Study in the Use of the Water and Land Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (WALROS) Inventorying Framework in a Near Urban Forest
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 2014) Peiris, D.L.I.H.K.; Jayantha, K.
The Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) that considers the diversity of recreation experience (Brown 1978, Buist 1982, Clark 1979, Driver 1978) will help to improve the satisfaction of recreationists. This case study is a report of clarifying the present situation of the Pilikuththuwa Cave Forest (PCF) using the WALROS approach as an attempt to identify diversified recreation destination surrounding to capital of Sri Lanka. The study was conducted leading to key objective and three specific objectives respectively, to develop the map of the current WALROS with regard to PCF, to identify the existing recreation activities in PCF, to pick out recreation experiences that can be gained by PCF recreationists, and to categorize WALROS classes within the PCF. As the nature of the research the qualitative research approach was associated. Land area that has geographically unique phenomena was the research area which was consisted of 483830.108m2. The land was systematically examined to understand the WALROS classes by dividing it into eleven polygons with the association of well-trained three research assistants on WALROS criterion. Current recreation users, area residents, head monk of the temple belonging to the area, officials of archaeological department and representatives of interest groups were interviewed other than the observations to understand the existing recreation activities. 11-point WALROS inventory scale was used in scaling the data and GIS software used to present and analysis the data. Out of six WALROS classes, four classes and ten existing recreation activities were identified in PCF. Nine, seven and eight activities were identified respectively in Rural Developed, Rural Natural and in Semi-primitive and Primitive areas. In this study the concept of WALROS was used only as a mapping tool. Based on the findings of the study it can conclude that the PCF area provides diversified recreational experiences via rural developed to primitive settings.
Providing for a diverse range of outdoor recreation opportunities: a WALROS approach
(2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2014) Peiris, D.L.I.H.K.; Jayantha, K.
The Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) that encompases the diversity of recreation experience will help improve the satisfaction of recreationists. This study clarifies the present situation of the Pilikuththuwa cave mountain using the Water and Land Recreation Opprtunity Spectrum (WALROS) approach as an attempt to identify the diversified recreation destinations around the capital of Sri Lanka. The study has a key objective and three specific objectives, namely, to develop the map of the current Water and Land Recreation Opportunity Spectrum with regard to Pilikuthtuwa cave forest (PCF) to identify the existing recreation activities in the area and to pick out recreation experiences that can be gained by Pilikuthtuwa cave forest recreationists and to categorize Recreation Opportunity Classes within the area. The study employs qualitative research approach. Land area that has geographically unique phenomena was considered as a research unit and eleven such units were selected within the study area of 483830.108 m2 in extent. Those eleven units were systematically examined to understand the WALROS classes with the association of well-trained five research assistants on WALROS criteria. Current recreation users, area residents, chief monk of the temple in the area, officials of archaeological department and representatives of interest groups, were interviewed. In additions observations were made to understand the existing recreation activities. 11-point WALROS inventory scale was used in scaling the data and mainly GPS software was used to present and analysis the data. Out of six WALROS classes, four classes and ten existing recreation activities was identified spread over those classes. Nine, seven and eight activities were identified respectively in Rural Developed, Rural Natural and in Semi-primitive and Primitive areas. In this study the concept of WALROS was used only as a mapping tool. Based on the findings of the study it could be concluded that the Pilikuththuwa cave mountain area provides diversified recreational experiences ranging from rural developed to primitive settings.
Religious Reflections in Sport: With Special Reference to Buddhism and Olympic Values
(University of Kelaniya, 2015) Peiris, D.L.I.H.K.
Early sport festivals began with ancient religious beliefs and people have blended religion and sport into their belief systems throughout the history. It is common among athletes to gather in circles to offer prayers before the commencement of a game. Players often rely on their religious beliefs for hopes of success. Today, as Jona and Oku (2013) point out, both mega sport events such as the Olympics and religion are used as essential tools to promote development, unity and peaceful co-existence in the society.Though there is an increasing number of research studies that explore the relationship between sport and religion with reference to Christianity and Islam, there is a less focus on the of Buddhism and sport. To address that gap, the present illustrative case study focuses on religious reflection in sport, with special reference to Buddhism and Olympic values. The Olympic values of “striving for excellence”, “Demonstrating respect” and “Celebrating friendship” are aimed at encouraging people to get on better and thus promote peace. These values are also reflected in Buddhist teachings as evident in Ariya Attangika Magga, Adhipathi Dhamma, Loka Palaka Dhamma, Dhamma Pada and Singalowada Sutta. This study draws exclusively on observations, with the secondary data consisting of Sinhala translations of the Tripitka,documents and archival records. The results of this study suggest that several aspects of Buddhismare mirrored in Olympic values. In addition, the study revealed that there is a conflict between the current sport practice and the Olympic values even though religions including Buddhism reflect such values. For example, athletes with well-defined religious values frequently draw the line at certain behaviours they believe inappropriate. Through these findings, it is apparentthat as the Olympic values had applied the tenets of a worthy spiritual life to sports which is also discussed in Buddhism, participants can feel a powerful spiritual endorsement for what otherwise may seem a self-indulgent pastime.