President opens Museum of World Buddhism
Dharma SRI ABEYRATNE in Kandy
The Sri Dalada International Museum of World Buddhism in Kandy was
opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday.
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Countries showcasing exhibits |
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India, Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Korea, Japan,
Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia and the
Maldives. |
The Sri Dalada International Museum of World Buddhism established at
the former High Court Complex is adjoining a building of the Sri Dalada
Maligawa aiming to showcase the historical value of Buddhism. Visitors
can also obtain a vast knowledge about the Buddhist culture of Buddhist
countries.
However, after many years, on the advice of President Mahinda
Rajapaksa an International Museum of World Buddhism was established.
Sixteen countries are showcasing exhibits from their countries in
separate chambers at the museum.
The countries are India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan,
Afghanistan, China, Korea, Japan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,
Vietnam, Indonesia and the Maldives. The President offered felicitation
monuments to all country representatives who participated in the
establishment of the museum. Asgiriya Chapter Mahanayake Ven Udugama Sri
Buddharakkitha Thera, Ministers Keheliya Rambukwella, Mahindananda
Aluthgamage, P. Dayarathne and Diyawadana Nilame Nilanga Dela Bandara
also participated. |
