The inauguration ceremony of the Seventh Buddhist Summit of the World Buddhist Supreme Conference was held yesterday at Temple Trees, under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The summit is held in Sri Lanka according to an invitation extended by President Sirisena. Three hundred Chief Sangha Nayakas from 47 member countries, Buddhist monks, scholars and devotees are attending the summit.
The summit, held under the theme ‘Buddhism for World Peace,’ was held at Temple Trees yesterday and today, while the concluding ceremony with a cultural show will be held on November 4 at Nelum Pokuna Theatre.
The summit, conducted by the World Buddhist Supreme Conference of Japan, will focus on building world peace, norms and values. A publication on the further spread of Buddhism in the world will be issued on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said the guidance of religious philosophies is important in building a peaceful world by minimizing issues and conflicts.
He expressed his pleasure about the opportunity to host the summit in Sri Lanka where there is a long history nurtured by Buddhism. He said the message given to the world through this summit is timely and significant.
The welcome address was delivered by Buddhist Summit President Ven. Kamba Lama Gabju Thera.
A special stamp was also issued to mark the occasion.
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