Amidst , chanting of Seth Pirith by Mahasangha, led by Most Ven Dr Pallegama Sirinivasa Thero the Chief Incumbent Of Atamasthanaya and chanting of Buddhist recitals by Chinese Buddhist Priests led by Most Ven Ming Sheng Thero the Vice President of Buddhist Association of China, a bronze statue of Most Ven Fa – Shien Thero, who lived in Abhayagiri Temple in AD 412, was unveiled at the Abhayagiri Temple Anuradhapura on the 28th July 2018.

Most Ven Ahungalle Sri Seelavishudhi Mahanayake Thero of Amarapura Sri Sadhamawansa Mahanikaya, Most Ven Dr. Pallegama Hemarathne Thero, the Chief Incumbent of Ruwanweliseya, Most Ven Dr.Kallanchiye Rathnasiri Thero the Chief Incumbent of Abhayagiri Temple along with all the Chief Incumbents of all Atamasthane Temples of Anuradhapura took part in this ceremony.

Hon M.P.Jayasinghe , The Governor North Central Province, Hon Gamini Jayawickrema Perera the Minister of Buddhist Affairs , Mr Liu Dong the First Secretary , Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Madam Yuan Gujie, Director General of Religious Affairs Authority of Guangdong Province China , Mr Chandraprema Gamage Secretary of the Ministry of Buddhist Affairs , Mr Sumathi Dharmawardena President , Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association (SLCBFA) , Col Sudath Madugalle General Secretary SLCBFA, Dr Praneeth Abhayasundera , the District Secretary Anuradhapura were among the distinguish invitees who graced this important occasion .

Most Ven Fa Shien Statue was donated by Most Ven Ming Sheng Thero on a request made by Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association and Abhayagiri Temple.
The ceremony was jointly organized by the Ministry of Buddhist Affairs, SLCBFA and the District Secretary, Anuradhapura. A large number of Buddhist Priests and devotees were present.

The following Ex-co members and the youth circle members of SLCBFA were present at the ceremony.
Mrs. Probodini Marasinghe- Treasurer, Mr. Susantha Balapatabedi- Vice President, Mr.Aruna De Silva-Dy. Secretary, Major. K.G. Chandrasiri- Dy. Treasurer. Mr. Nalaka Senanayake-Ex-co member, Mr. Champika Nandasena-Ex-co member,Mrs.D.S.Dharmawardana-Ex-co member, Mr. Dayananda Kukulevithana-Ex-co member, Dr.Purindu Rajapaksha, Mr. Dewruk Rajapaksha,Mr. Rashmika Jyasekara Mr. Rochana Marasingha, Mr. Anushka Jayasekara and Mr. Janith Jayasekara.