Speaking at the opening of a new hall at a Buddhist centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary has praised the role of the Buddhist clergy in “safeguarding the motherland” and stated that the country was in the midst of a “Buddhist revivial”.
See the report from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence, which reported on the Vihara opening, here. Excerpts have been reproduced below.
"Speaking at the event Secretary Defence said that there is a Buddhist revival in the country and with the end of war the tri forces together with the civil defence personnel have helped to renovate a number of ancient Buddhist places of worship in places like Anuradhapura, Kilinochchi, Ampara and Kebithigollewa. He reiterated the importance of role played by the Maha Sanga in supporting, encouraging and guiding the war heroes in safeguarding the motherland throughout history. Secretary Defence further said that the blessings of the Maha Sanga is always forthcoming in facing the challenges of the future and maintaining the hard won peace."
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