Carry the Vision of great Anagarika Dharmapala from town to village

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Carry the Vision of great Anagarika Dharmapala from town to village

September 22, 2015

When we study the character of the great Anagarika Dharmapala, we can see that sometimes, when he faced the challenges in that era, even his character too came in for criticism from the society, President Maithripala Sirisena said. Even though Anagarika Dharmapala was criticized, the importance of the philosophy and guidance of the great leader is increasing day by day , when we see the declining moral values of the people who live in modern society, he said.

The President made these observations participating in a symposium under the theme: “International Dialogue of 150th Ven. Anagarika Dharmapala’s Birth Anniversary” at the BMICH on Monday (21).

The Buddha Sasana Ministry and the Mass Communication Department of the Kelaniya University organized the event.

Addressing the event the President said that the issues prevailed in that era and issues pertaining to the modern society are same and he further said that concepts included in his national program, such as living as one nation, revival of the Buddha Sasana and the program against alcohol and drugs, are highly commendable.

The President also requested the organizers to take this national program from town to village and make the school children, youth and the community knowledgeable about his great ideals, before we mark the Anagarika Dharmapala Week next year. He added that he would provide every resource necessary for this purpose.

President Sirisena pointed out that the highest respect we can pay to Anagarika Dharmapala is to educate the current declining society and community about his philosophy.

The President garlanded the statue of Anagarika Dharmapala at this occasion.

Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksa and Chief Custodian of Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Dela Bandara also participated in this ceremony.