Galaha Bikkhu Home performing meritorious service

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

The National House for aged Bhikkhus established in Galaha, Kandy is carrying out a vital service for Lankan Bhikkhus who are old and feeble, Asgiri Chapter Chief Incumbent Most Venerable Udugama Buddharakhitha Thera said.

The Bhikkhus who become invalid have no assistance. They have been a disappointed lot in the past as they were left to fend for themselves in their old age denied attention or treatment for their ailments, he added.

This National House for Old Bhikkhus is the brainchild of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to treat the old and infirm Bhikkhus. Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena recently donated a vehicle to the National House for Old Bhikkhus.

This was donated according to a request made by the Most Ven Udugama Buddharakkhitha Thera. The cab’s value is around Rs. 8 million.

The assistance granted by the government to treat and care Bhikkhu invalids should be highly appreciated. The Health Ministry is also performing a great service in this respect the Venerable thera said.