Compassion flows from south to north

On Wednesday, 200 Buddhist monks took to the streets in a 'pindapaatha chaarika' from Dehiwala to Angulana, bowl in hand, collecting dry rations, clothes and other essentials for the displaced in the North.

The pindapatha chaarika was organized by the Maha Sangha from the temples within the Dehiwela- Mount Lavinia area under the guidance of Ven. Professor Bellanwila Wimalarathana Anunayaka Thera. Participating in the march was Ven. Kirama Vimalajothi Thera who told The Sunday Times that this was a good opportunity to promote peace and unity between the communities and show the world that Sri Lankans can put aside ethnic and religious differences and come together to extend brotherhood to those in need. Read more ...