The Ceylon Journal, Volume 02, No. 01 (June 2025) presents seventeen essays that explore the many dimensions of Sri Lanka’s cultural, historical, and intellectual heritage. Edited by Avishka Mario Senewiratne, this volume brings together established scholars and new voices in a rich collection spanning history, art, folklore, politics, law, education, and natural history.

Featuring over 120 rare illustrations and original caricatures, it offers readers a vivid journey from the ancient capitals of Anuradhapura and Kandy to the Jaffna Kingdom and beyond. More than a journal, this issue stands as a collector’s edition celebrating the complexity, creativity, and continuity of Sri Lanka’s story.