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First Buddhist Congress in the North to be held on March 22
The first Buddhist congress in the North is set to take place on March 22 at the Vavuniya Sri Bodhi Dakshinarama Temple Premises.
Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan and North East Chief Sanganayaka Most Ven. Siyambala Gaswewa Wimalasara Thera had held talks in this regard recently.
According to the government news portal the initiative is to foster a better understanding and unity between all communities.
Measures would also be taken to renovate and reconstruct Buddhist Temples while also protecting Buddhist sites of historical importance.
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