International Buddhist Conference in Kandy

Katugastota group corr

KANDY: An International Buddhist Conference attended by nearly 500 delegates including Maha Nayaka Theras of various sects belonging to the Theravada, Mahayana and Thantrayana Buddhist traditions will be held at the Pallekelle International Buddhist Centre, Kandy on August 10 and 11.

The Sri Dalada Maligawa Trust has organised the conference under the guidance of the Maha Nayaka Theras of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters.

When delegates attending the conference arrive in Kandy on August 9, they will be conducted to the Sri Dalada Maligawa in a procession and given an opportunity to witness the final Randoli Maha Perahera of the Kandy Esala Pageant.

Separate welcoming ceremonies will also be held for the delegates at the Malwatte and Asgiriya Viharayas too.

A special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will be held for their benefit on August 11.