Anunayaka of the Asgiri sect Ven. Wedaruwe Upali Thero says that it is the need of the hour to heal the minds of people and lead them to spiritual development in such a way as to achieve physical development by developing temples.
He also mentioned that Maha Sangharatna, which has developed many parts of the temple including Sanghawasa, Dharamshala, is now focused on strengthening the minds of people.
Anunayake Thero, who participated in the opening ceremony of the newly built Sambuddha Mandira at Gonawatta Sri Jayasumanarama Temple, Haragama, stated this at today’s (27) ceremony. This Sambuddha Mandira has been built on the advice of Batagolle Wijithananda Thero, the head of the temple, with the contribution of philanthropists.
Anunayake Thero said that the Maha Sangha has been making noble sacrifices for many centuries to guide the country in the right direction. Anunayake Thero also said that various programs will continue under the leadership of Maha Nayaka Thero to preserve the Buddha Order.
Anunayake Thero also mentioned that 6,000 of the 18,000 ordained Maha Sanghas have had their ordain revoked in the past five years. However, he further stated that the Maha Nayaka Thero is making sacrifices for the continuation of Buddhism by preserving the Maha Sangha.
