Condensed version of Thripitaka handed over to PM
Chamikara Weerasinghe
The Conference of Mahasangha on Drafting Condensed Versions of the
Thripitaka from original Pali Buddhist canons to Sinhala, handed over
their work of simplified Sinhala Thripitaka editions, to Prime Minster
Ratnasiri Wickremanayaka on Saturday.
The President of the Sangha Conference on preparing the texts and the
Mahanayaka of Dharma Raskshitha Maha Nikaya, Most Ven. Weligama
Gnanarathana Thera handed over the editions to Prime Minister
Wickremanayaka at the Prime Minister's Office.
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The President of the Sangha Conference on Drafting Condensed
Versions of Pali Thripitaka texts and the Mahanayaka Thera
of the Dharma Rakshitha Maha Nikaya, Most Ven. Weligama
Gnanarathana Thera hands over concised Sinhala Translations
of their completed work on Sutra Pitaka, to Prime Minister
Ratnasiri Wickremanayaka. |
The texts have been translated into simple Sinhala from unabridged
Pali canons based on the Buddha Jayanthi Thripitaka Volumes.
The Mahananayaka Theras said they have translated the texts of Digha
Nikaya , Majjhima Nikaya, Samyuttha Nikaya and the Anguttara Nikaya of
the Sutta Pitaka.
It has also been revealed that of the 15 sub sections of the
Khuddhaka Nikaya, five sections have been completed. The theras pointed
out that there were some books in Sinhala published by persons who have
little or no knowledge about Buddhism writing on the subject, that
misinterpret the Buddha's Teachings.
The Theras emphasised the importance of introducing a system that
will minimise these errors on a firm footing. They pointed out that some
youth have become addicted to these books in simple Sinhala with
substandard context and therefore have learnt untruth.
The monks said these books could lead to complications and the
affected will be the next generation.
Prime Minister Wickremanayaka said he was prepared to take steps to
ensure the longevity of the Buddha Sasana provided that the Mahasangha
lead the way for such action.
Most Ven Mahanayaka Theras, Most Ven. Divuldena Gnanissara , Most Ven.
Theripaha Somananda, Most Ven. Ambalangoda Sumangala, Most Ven.
Velamitiyawe Kusaladhamma, Most Ven. Alubomulle Saddhananda, Most Ven.
Yatagama Dhammapala, Most Ven. Thrikunamale Ananda and Most Ven.
Balangoda Sobhitha Anunayaka Thera. Religious Affairs Ministry Secretary
H.M.Herath and Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs Chandrasoma
Gamage were also present. |
