Expanding the Buddhist kingdom
Tamil Guardian 28 August 2012A newly constructed shrine of the Buddha in the Vanni district has been unveiled by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence.
The Ministry of Defence graciously reported that the shrine was built “in order to cater to the religious needs and spiritual upliftment of the people”.
They further added that the “meritorious act of building the temple was undertaken by the 56 Division of the Sri Lanka Army”. See our earlier post: The Buddha graces yet another Vanni district (25 August 2012)
See more on the proliferation of Buddhist shrines in the North in our piece Buddhist Stupas for Army to be built in all provinces (06 February 2012) Last modified on: 8/25/2012 9:09:08 AM
In order to cater to the religious needs and spiritual upliftment of the people, a new Buddhist temple has been constructed at Kanakarayankulam. The Sri Sambuddha Raja Maha Viharaya was declared open on 20th August at the auspicious moment by Ven. Etambagaskada Kalyanatissabidana Nayaka Thero the Chief Sangha Nayaka of the Northern Province.
Tamil Guardian 28 August 2012A newly constructed shrine of the Buddha in the Vanni district has been unveiled by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence.
The Ministry of Defence graciously reported that the shrine was built “in order to cater to the religious needs and spiritual upliftment of the people”.
They further added that the “meritorious act of building the temple was undertaken by the 56 Division of the Sri Lanka Army”. See our earlier post: The Buddha graces yet another Vanni district (25 August 2012)
See more on the proliferation of Buddhist shrines in the North in our piece Buddhist Stupas for Army to be built in all provinces (06 February 2012) Last modified on: 8/25/2012 9:09:08 AM
New temple at Kanakarayankulam
In order to cater to the religious needs and spiritual upliftment of the people, a new Buddhist temple has been constructed at Kanakarayankulam. The Sri Sambuddha Raja Maha Viharaya was declared open on 20th August at the auspicious moment by Ven. Etambagaskada Kalyanatissabidana Nayaka Thero the Chief Sangha Nayaka of the Northern Province.
The meritorious act of building the temple was undertaken by the 56 Division of the Sri Lanka Army. Situated in a serene environment near the A-9 (Jaffna- Kandy) road provides a peaceful setting to the devotees to involve in their religious worships.
The ceremony was held under patronage of the Commander Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni) Maj Gen A.K.S Perera. Senior military officers, other ranks and devotees were present at the opening ceremony.