Time to work peacefully and mutually - Mahanayake of Amarapura Sect.

COLOMBO (News 1st):  It is high time we all worked peacefully and mutually with our fellowmen at this moment when the entire world is facing a hard economic crisis, said Most Veneable Dodampahala Chandrasiri Thera, the Mahanayake of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Sect. Independence Day Message by the Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Sect. When we recollect our recent history, Sri Lanka faced several foreign invasions in different eras in the past. The challenges under such foreign rulers were won by our fearless, brave, and valiant fighters in the past as a result of their tireless efforts and commitment. After the British conquered this country, Buddhist monks such as Kudapola Thera, Wariyapola Thera, and Ihagama Thera as well as patriotic laymen such as Weera Puranappu, Gongalegoda Banda, Keppetipola Nilame, Butawe Rala, and Kohukumbure Raterala toiled themselves day and night to defend the security of this country. Years later, we have been convinced by the Corona Pandemic of the importance of leading a life in harmony within a dignified and unitary Sri Lanka irrespective of caste, creed, and racial differences. It is high time we all worked peacefully and mutually with our fellowmen at this moment when the entire world is facing a hard economic crisis. May the merit pass on to the heroes who sacrificed their lives to gain freedom for the country, and good health and happiness to the entire Sri Lankan citizens at this moment we celebrate the 74th Independence Day. The Most Veneable Dodampahala Chandrasiri Thera, The Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Sect.