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| Tuesday, 7 January 2003 |
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An International Buddhist Conference to mark the 250th anniversary of the Shyamopali Maha Nikaya will be held in Sri Lanka from January 15 to 17 with the participation of the Maha Sangha and lay representatives of several countries. The occasion will be utilised to discuss measures to protect and spread Theravada Buddhism and protect Buddhists from the threat posed by unethical conversions to other religions, said a press release issued by the Buddhasasana Ministry. Buddhasasana, Justice, Law Reform and National Integration Minister W. J. M. Lokubandara said Sri Lanka is the only country which has been able to protect Theravada Buddhism in its pure pristine form. As such state-level measures should be taken to ensure the future preservation of Theravada Buddhism and prevent unethical conversions. The release added that representatives from China, Japan, Thailand, India, Nepal, Myanmar, the UK and the USA have already confirmed their participation at the forthcoming seminar which will be held at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka auditorium at Sri Jayewardenepura. A special organising committee has been appointed to facilitate the conference including the selection of topics for discussion, tabling of resolutions and their implementation and problem solving. The Committee members are Ven. Niyangoda Vijithasiri thera of the Malwatte Chapter, Ven. Prof. Warakawe Dhammaloka Thera of the Asgiriya Chapter, Ven. Dr. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhita Thera, Ven. Diviyagaha Yasassi Thera, Ven. Prof. Devalegama Medhananda Thera, Prof. Tilak Kariyawasam, Prof. Kapila Abeywansa, Prof. Chandima Wijebandara, Prof. Chandra Wickramagamage, Dr. Dharmasena Hettiarachchi, Prof. Asanga Tillakaratne, Public Trustee Sarath Seneviratne and Deputy Public Trustee Tilak Devagiri Bandara. |
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