Christians and Buddhists to rebuild post-war Sri Lanka together

“Christians and Buddhists must work together to promote ahimsa, the doctrine of non-violence, so as to reduce the suffering of all those who have experienced the brutality of war,” said Fr Sarath Iddamalgoda, a priest involved in defending human rights and promoting cooperation among Christians and Buddhists as a way to rebuild the country.

The day Buddhists celebrate Poson, which marks the beginning of Buddhism on the island nation, is “an ideal moment for Buddhists and Christians to reflect upon their shared responsibility towards life in Sri Lanka’s society,” Father Iddamalgoda said.

The clergyman, who heads Sramabimani Kendraya Vihara, an association that promotes meetings and dialogue that focus on the importance of religion and the doctrine of non-violence, has promoted together with other Christians religious leaders an initiative to bear witness and show solidarity to the Buddhist community. Read more ...