Minister Gamini Jayawickrema Perera held discussions with Mr Wang Zuoan , Minister of Religious Affairs and Minister of United Front Works Dept of Communist Party of China in Beijing . H.E. Karunasena Kodituwakku Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China , Mr Sumathi Dharmawardena President Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association (SLCBFA) , Mr Asanka Perera , Member of NWP Provincial Council , Mr Susantha Balapatabendi (Attorney at Law ) Vice President SLCBFA, Mr Yasasas Jayasekera (Attorney at Law) and Hon Legal Advisor to Minister of Buddhist Affairs and Media Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs , Mr Kanchana Ratnayake Deputy Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs joined this discussion from Sri Lanka .
Director General of International Dept of State Administration of Religious Affairs (SARA) and Mr Wang Li of Buddhist Association was present in this discussion .
Mr Wang Zuoan, Senior Minister of Chinese Government agreed to consider to organise Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic Exposition in the future , to set up a Chinese Buddhist Temple in Piliyandala International Buddhist Center which is proposed by the Government of Sri Lanka and to assist the development of needy Buddhist Temples in Sri Lanka . In addition both sides agreed the necessity to propagate Buddhism and for peaceful coexistence among people and for peace among nations .
Hon Gamini Jayawickrema Perera , The Minister of Buddhist Affairs paid homage to the Buddha’s tooth relic, at the Ling Guan Temple in Beijing China with H.E Karunasena Kodituwakku the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in China . Mr Asanka Perera Member of North Western Provincial Council, Mr Sumathi Dharmawardena (Attorney at Law)- Hon President Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association (SLCBFA) , Mr R.Y.B Jayasekera Coordinating Secretary to Hon Minister and Media Secretary to Hon Minister of Foreign Affairs ,Mr.Susantha Balapatabendi (Attorney at Law)-Vice President of SLCBFA, Mr Kanchana Rathnayake Deputy Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs , Mr Hao Weimin took part in this visit .
Most Ven Chang Zhang the Chief Incumbent of Ling Guan Temple accorded formal welcome to the delegation and made arrangements to pay homage to Buddha’s tooth relic at the inner chamber of the pagoda which was constructed in 7th Century AD during the Tang Dynasty . Most Ven Chang Zhan informed that In 1961 , Tooth Relic in Ling Guan Temple was brought to then Ceylon (Sri Lanka) , for the exposition and large number of devotees had paid homage . Thereafter , Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic was taken to Myanmar and Thailand for expositions , where large number of Buddhists paid homage to sacred relics .
Hon Gamini Jayawickrema Perera stated, that Sri Lanka and China had maintained close friendship , due to Buddhist Friendship which started over 1600 years back . Hon Minister of Buddhist Affairs made a request on behalf Sri Lanka Govt. to Chief Incumbent of Ling Guan temple to bring the Buddha tooth relic to Sri Lanka for Vesak celebrations of 2019 , for Buddhist of Sri Lanka to pay homage to Buddha’s tooth relics . Most Ven Chang Zhang agreed to the said request . In addition Hon Minister invited Most Ven Chang Zhang to visit Sri Lanka for the Esala Perahera .
Hon Minster of Buddha Sasana met most Ven. Xue Cheng thero, President of Buddhist Association of China at Guang Ji Temple in Beijing and discuss of promotion of Buddhist Friendship between our two countries . H. E. Karunasena Kodituwaku – Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China joined, the Hon Minister of Buddha Sasana and discuss about making arrangements for the exposition of Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic in China, during next Vesak festival , to be held in 2019 May in Sri Lanka . Most Ven Xue Cheng Mahanayake thero -The President of Buddhist Association of China undertook to consider this request favourably . Mr Wang Li, Director International Affairs of Buddhist Association of China also took part in this discussion.
Hon Minister of Buddhist Affairs is visiting China on an invitation extended by Buddhist Association of China and coordinated by the the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association .
Mr Sumathi Dharmawardena presents a replica of a Sri Lankan Dagaba (Pagoda) to Chief Incumbent of Ling Guan Temple . Minister of Buddhist Affairs Hon Gamini Jayawickrema Perera and Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China H.E.Karunasena Kodituwakku were present .
Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic at Ling Guan Temple . This Tooth Relic was brought to then Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1961 for public exposition and large number of Sri Lankan’s paid homage .
Sri Lanka Buddhist Delegation led by Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero President Mahabodi Society, visited China on an invitiation extended by the Buudhist Association of China and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka . This program was coordinated by the Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association. Members of the delegation were, Ven. Prof. Medagampitiya Wijithadhamma Thero,Mr. Chathura jayasinghe Asst. Secretary Ministry of Buddhist Affairs ,Mr. Channa Kalugampitiya, Vice President Mahabodi Society, Mr Dilshan Jayasooriya Secretary General Mahabodi Society, Mr. Ajith Dharmawardena Vice President Sri Lanka China Buddhist Association, Professor Hao Wei Min Chairman Long Hua Institute.
High light of the discussions was the visit of Angarika Dharmapalathuma to China in 1918 .
Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero and Most.Ven.Xue Cheng P resident of the Buddhist Association of China discussed about the role played Angarika Dharmapalathuma to strengthen Buddhist relations between our two countries ;when Sri Lanka was under Imperial control and China was a Republic Delegation led by ven. Banagala upatissa Thero president mabodi society,ven. Prof.. medagampitiya wijithadhamma Thero,mr. Chathura jayasinghe Asst. secretary ministry of Buddhist affairs ,mr. Channa kalugampitiya, Vice President mahabodi society, mr Dilshan Jayasooriya Secretary General mahabodi society, mr. Ajith Dharmawardena Vice President Sri Lanka china Buddhist association, professor Hao Wei Min chairman Long Hua institute.
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Delegates with Director general of chinese Buddhist association mr Wang LI at long quan temple BEI JING
斯里兰卡佛教代表团和中国佛教协会国际部主任王力先生在北京龙泉 寺。
The Buddhist tour organized by Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka. from 20th to 25th September 2017 .
佛教代表团访问中国。 从2017年八月20日到2017年八月25日斯里兰卡佛教代表 团访问了中国。
SHAKYAMUNI Buddha relics had been unearthed 57M below the ground IN NAN JING. RELICS ARE KEPT IN NIU SHOU SHAN TEMPLE NAN JING
拜拜佛撒舍利。在南京一处57米以下的地方找到了释加嚤尼的
The celebration of 68th National day of People’s Republic of China was organized by the Association of Sri Lanka China Social and Cultural Corporation (ASLCSCC) headed by its president Mr. Indrananda Abeysekara, with the participation of Hon Chandima Weerakkody, Minister of the Skills Department who graced the occasion as the Chief of Guest and Ambassador of Peoples Republic of China in Sri Lanka His Excellency Yi Xianliang and Minister of Tourism and Christian Affairs Hon John Amarathunga graced the occasion as Guest of Honors.
Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association at the above ceremony organized by the ASLCSCC conducted the 2nd phase of the Assistance to “Needy Dhamma Schools” program and donated public address systems and 50 chairs to following Dhamma Schools sponsored by the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China and Jing Ci Temple of Hangzhou, China.
Sri Ganawasa Dhamma School, Vidyawasa Pirivena, Mirigama
Sri Priyadarshana Damma School, Sri Piyadarshanaramaya, Maradankadawa
Sri Siddartha Chanarathna Damma School, Sri Vivekaramaya, Kal Eliya
Siri Sumanasara Damma School, Shala Rukkarama Viharaya, Battaramulla
Sri Sambudda Jayanthi Daham Pasala, Kemhatha Purana Viharaya, Sooriyaweva
Sri Wipula Thissa Dhamma School, Miriswatta Purana Viharaya, Ittapana.
Sri Upananda Damma School, Sri Sudaramarama Temple, Whoumiya
05th South Asia – China Friendship Forum held in Chengdu China from 13-15th September 2017.
Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association (SLCBFA )took part in the 05th South Asia – China Friendship Forum held in Chengdu China from 13-15th September 2017 . This forum brought together all prominent friendship Organizations of China from India, Pakistan , Sri Lanka, Bangladesh , Nepal and Maldives was Organised by the Chinese People’s Association For Friendship with Foreign Countries and Organization for South Asia Regional Friendship ((CPAFFC) and Cooperation with China (OSARFCC).
This forum was declared open by the Governor of Sichuan Province and Madam Lin Yi Vice President – CPAFFC and Mr Anoop Ranjan Bhattarai President of OSARFCC with the participation of Mr .Zhao Ping President of Sichuan Provincial People’s Association For Friendship with Foriegn Countries (SIFA) .
SLCBFA was represented by Mr Sumathi Dharmawardena Hon President and Mr Sudath Madugalle The General Secretary . Mr.Dharmawardena made a presentation of SLCBFA activities at the forum .
Ms W. Inoka Weerasinghe Third Secretary of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in China represented H. E . The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China at this forum .
在2017年 9月 14日-15日在成都举行的“第五届中国-南亚文化论坛 ” 中，斯中佛教友好协会受邀参加了这次会议。同时出席这次会议的有四川省省长，中国对外友好协会秘书长林怡女士(madam Lin Yi)南亚中友好协会会长 Mr. Anoop Rajan Bhattrai,四川省对外友好协会会长赵平先生 (Mr. Zhao Ping) 。斯中佛教友好协会会长 Mr.Sumathi Dharmawardena 和秘书长 Mr.Sudath Madugalle 也参加了这次会议。
中国对外友好协会秘书长林怡女士(madam Lin Yi) 。斯中佛教友好协会会长 Mr.Sumathi Dharmawardena
Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association and Sichuan Provincial Peoples Association For Friendship with Foriegn Countries signed an agreement to promote friendship between Sichuan and Sri Lanka at the conclusion of this forum .
Mr. Zhao Ping the President of SIFA and Mr Sumathi Dharmawardena Hon President of SLCBFA signed this agreement amidst the gathering .
Sri Lanka-China Buddhist Friendship Association implemented the first project SUWADIVIYATA PEN DHOTHAK program to assist people in the Gomarnakadawala area who are in dire need of purified drinking water with the financial assistance of the Embassy of of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka. This project was implemented on a request made by the Adhikarana Sangha Nayake of North East Provinces of Amarapura Siri Sdhammawansa Nikaya Most Ven.Makandure Mahindhasoma Thero at Kalayanapura Gomarankadawala, in the Trincomalee District. Most Ven.Makandure Mahindhasoma Thero speaking at this occasion thanked the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China for assisting people of Gomarnakadawla area who has to buy purified drinking water due to chronic kidney disease which is prevalent in this area . This project will immensely benefit all three communities who are living in Kalayanapura area . This project was declared open by the Honourable Minister of Buddha Sasana and Justice Dr. Wijedasa Rajapaksa P.C and Mr.Liu Dong Head of Cultural Affairs of The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka on 19th August 2017.
Second project SUWADIVIYATA PEN DHOTHAK program
Sri Lanka-China Buddhist Friendship Association with financial assistance of Jing Ci Temple, Hangzhou, China; with guidance of Honourable Minister of Buddha Sasana Dr. Wijedasa Rajapaksa P.C.; constructed the Second drinking water purification plant under SUWADIVIYATA PEN DHOTHAK program at Sri Bodhirukkaramaya, Wahamalgollewa in Rambeva for the benefit of the people in the area.
On an invitation of Mr. Sumathi Dharmawardena, The President of Sri Lanka-China Buddhist Friendship Association and Most.Ven Jie Qing the Chief Incumbent of Jing Ci Temple China this plant was declared open by the Honourable Minister of Buddha Sasana and Justice Dr. Wijedasa Rajapaksa P.C and Mr.Liu Dong Head of Cultural Affairs of The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka on 19th August 2017.
Most Ven Mihintale Seelarathane Thero , The Chief Incumbent of Sri Bodhirukkaramaya, Wahagollagama in Rambeva expressed his gratitude to Sri Lanka-China Buddhist Friendship Association and Jing Ci Temple of Hangzhou ,China for implementing this project which will take a lead role to prevent chronic Kidney disease which has effected most people in this area. Rambewa project was constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy Engineering Dept in less than 45 days and both projects cost about Rs. 6 Million.
Mr.Sudath Madugalle , The General Secretary , Mr.Ajith Dharmawardena ,Mr.Susantha Balapatabendi, Mr.K.G.Chandrasiri, Mr.Nalaka Senanayake, Dr.Hiran Wimalarathne, Dr.Dayananda Kukulewithana, Mr.Champaka Nandisena of SLCBFA and Ven. Ren Sung of Jing Ci Temple participated in these two opening ceremonies.
Rear Admiral P.M.Wickremasinghe and Captain Priyankara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka Navy with other officers grace this occasion and SLCBFA paid their heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lanka Navy for completing this project in a very short period of time .
At its last meeting, the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association decided to publish a paper advertisement honouring its Patron, Dr. Praneeth Abhayasundara’s receiving of the Kalakeerthi Award at the National Awards Ceremony, held recently.
The photo above, which was also published in the Lankadeepa of the 23rd of May 2017, shows Dr. Praneeth Abhayasundara receiving the award from His Excellency, President Maithreepala Sirisena at the Ceremony.
Many of temples in North and East are facing difficulties with lack of drinking water and essential infrastructure and with their limited number of donors they are not in an economic status to achieve them. Accordingly, the proposal made by Hon. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, Minister of Buddha Sasana, to develop sanitation facilities (lavatory facilities) in 100 selected temples using Rs. 20.24 million donated by Rev. Ming Sheng, Chairman of Gwandoon Buddhist Association, China, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
We have commenced the construction of proposed facilities in two (02) temples under the above-mentioned support program
Issenbessagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Traveling 1.4 kilometres (0.9 miles) passing the small town of Medawachchiya on the A9 (Kandy-Jaffna) highway, you will come across this beautiful stupa situated on top of a large rock and a name board claiming the name of “Isinbassagala”. The name loosely translates to “the rock that the sage came from”. This temple complex was built by the King Devanampiyathissa (250-210 BC) right after the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Today what you see at the top of this rock is recent constructions done in the 1st half of the 20th century. This new stupa has been built on the same location where the original stupa had been. Excavations on this stupa area have recovered an ancient Naga Gala (Cobra carved stone) and some Sri Pathul Gala (Footprint of Buddha).
According to the chief incumbent residing on the temple, this represents a worship culture of two generations. According to him the Cobra carved Stone is an object of worship of the Naga (Cobra) tribes that was used before the arrival of Buddhism in the country. Later the temple had been built on the same grounds. The Sri Pathul Gala shows this era as this was the first representation of Buddha before the Buddha statues were built. The Snake Stone is now located in the “Bo Maluwa” or the area where the Bodhi tree lies and the Sri Pathul Gala is hidden away cleverly under a Buddha Statue for protection from treasure hunters.
