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Foundation seeks benefactors to sponsor novice bhikkhus

The Dharmavijaya Foundation has sought benefactors (Kepakaru Dayakas) to sponsor Samanera bhikkhus ordained under the Bhikkhu ordination project organised by it in collaboration with the Bodhiraja Foundation of Embilipitiya.

Dharmavijaya Foundation President Y. W. Gunawardane in a press release said yesterday the Bhikkhu ordination project is aimed to arrest moral and social decadence which has resulted from the dearth of leadership at the village and community level today.

Earlier the traditional leadership was provided by the Buddhist temple. Today there is a need to strengthen the leadership of the temple by increasing the number of buddhist monks where necessary and improving the quality of the Sangha community in general. The release said the Bhikkhu ordination project has generated much enthusiasm as seen from the considerable number of applicants who aspire to join the Sangha Sasana.

The interview to select suitable persons to monkhood will be held at Dharmavijaya Foundation 380/7, Sarana Road, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 on February 26 from 9 am to 6 p.m. The interview board will comprise Ven. Weligama Gnaratana Anunayake Thera Ven. Dr. Omalpe Sobhita Thera and Ven. Gantune Assaji Thera. Initial training will commence in April and ordination is planned for Poson (June 2003) at the Sri Bodhiraja Dharmayatanaya, Embilipitiya.

For each person selected for the nine months training, the cost is estimated at Rs. 15,000 at the rate of Rs. 2,000 each for the first three months and Rs. 1,500 each for the next six months, the Samanera training period. Well wishers could become Kepakaru Dayakas by donating this amount in total or in instalments, preferably not more than three.

Contributions can be sent to Dharmavijaya Foundation 380/7, Sarana Road, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 by cheque (Crossed A/c Payee) drawn in favour of the Dharmavijaya Foundation.

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