Take a united stand to resolve national problem

President Mahinda Rajapakse said that we should take a united stand in resolving the burning national problem without trying to seek petty political gain by sticking to petty dogmas. The influence of Buddhism has enabled him to work with dedication and patience in his effort to bring peace to the country.

On the invitation of the Nippon Bauddha Madhyasthanadhipati Ven. Dr. Udagama Sumangala Thera the Maitri Bauddha Madhyasthanadhipati of California USA Ven. Dr. Ittepane Dhammaloka Nayake Thera presided over the 'daham hamuwa'.

The new Cetiya at the Nippon Bauddha Madhyasthanaya was gifted by Ven. Meegahatenne Chandrasiri Thera, Viharadhipati, Kotte Mahindaramaya.

The President said this when he addressed a 'daham hamuwa' after unveiling the pinnacle of a newly built Cetiya at the Nippon Bauddha Madhasthanaya at Samanalawatta, Kokkumbura in Meegahatenna on Monday.

The President further said that we should dedicate ourselves to foster peace in a manner which would protect and safeguard the rights of all communities in Sri Lanka which lay claim to a cultural and spiritual heritage of over 2005 years.

The president who requested all Sri Lankans to assist him in his efforts to bring peace without resorting to various dogmas for personal gain said he would always welcome fair criticism if there were any shortcomings or pitfalls in his actions.

JHU parliament traian Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera, Industrial Development Minister Kumara Welgama and Foreign Employment Promotion Minister and Posts and Telecommunications Deputy Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena were also present.