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Remember the message of peace and harmony this Poson
View(s):President, Prime Minister and Speaker called on the people to follow the teachings of Lord Buddha to build peace and harmony among communities.
President Maitripala Sirisena said that Sri Lanka was granted a non violent religion with the arrival of Mahinda Thera.
This is the moment where Poson Poya’s message of boundless compassion and peaceful co- existence should be ingrained in the hearts of Sri Lankans, he said.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe requested the people to live a life enriched by the true principles taught in Buddhism. “Despite the prevalent religious and cultural differences, let us reflect upon unity and harmony that is essential for building our nation. May all be awakened by the Dhamma on this full moon day of Poson.
“On this Poson day, Sri Lanka needs to reflect more than ever before on the profound truth preached by Lord Buddha. Our commitment to work in partnership to rebuild humanity through the path of the Dhamma, will undoubtedly pay off in replacing malice which is being propagated today,” he said.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said that it was his desire to see all communities uniting as brothers and sisters to celebrate the Poson.