Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician

Short stories, Travel and Health Information

Pilgrimage to Shikoku

へんろみち – Henro Michi: Journey to the 88 Temples A few years ago I decided to walk the 88 Temple Pilgrim Trail on Japan’s island of Shikoku. My intention of … Continue reading

May 14, 2020 · 2 Comments

Medication or Meditation?

While the value of meditation has been known in Buddhist and Hindu traditions from time immemorial, it is only recently that western medicine has come to acknowledge that meditation can … Continue reading

May 6, 2020 · 1 Comment

Strangers on Shikoku

Strangers on Shikoku – Japan’s 88 temple pilgrim trail   Most Sri Lankan visitors to Japan visit major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, and the “must see” tourist sights like … Continue reading

April 30, 2016

El Camino de Santiago – Some Reflections

Recently, I was asked this question about my journey on the Camino: What words would I use to describe the feelings I had while trekking through each of the three … Continue reading

September 19, 2015 · 3 Comments
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