Maha Sangha Convention non-political

All Nikayas meet to discuss problems of the Maha Sangha:

Asela Kuruluwansa in Kandy

The convention of the Maha Sangha to be held next Thursday at the historic Maha Maluwa of the Sri Dalada Maligawa was convened to discuss the problems faced by the Buddhist clergy and not to lend support to any political party or political group, Chief Prelate of the Malawatte Chapter Most Ven Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddharatha Sumangala Maha Nayaka Thera said.

The chief prelates of the three sects of the Buddhist clergy have been invited to participate in this non-political convention that was not convened for any political purpose, the Maha Nayaka Thera noted yesterday

The Maha Nayaka Thera said the Maha Sangha should in every instance of national importance act in a non-partisan way. The convention, therefore, was neither in favour nor against the Government.

“Different political parties, have their own political agendas and some members of the Maha Sangha may support any one of these parties,” said the Maha Nayaka Thera.

The Maha Sangha had come forward whenever any major problem was faced by the country at all times but during recent times the Maha Sangha had not met to discuss the religious problems and those faced by the Maha Sangha, the Maha Nayaka Thera also said.