Posted on February 15, 2010 by admin

Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Prelates have called a special conference of the Maha Sangha on 18th February for an emergency discussion of unfolding political trends in the country, at the Kandy Headquarters of the Maha Sangha.Invitation letters have been sent out to all temples in the island under the following text:
Historic Maha Sangha conference at Kandy Headquarters 0n 2010-02- 18 at 3.00 p.m.
Most Ven. the Maha Sangha,

We believe that you the members of the venerable Maga Sangha will be aware of the precipitous state that has arisen in the country owing to the perils posed to democracy and good governance in the country. It is our conviction that this is a dangerous trend affecting the country’s future.

To remain silent in the context of these developments would clearly not be our duty by the country.All of you venerable monks will accept the fact that the Buddhist clergy has through peaceful struggle always spearheaded campaigns for the benefit of the country. But now, everything we have ever stood for is in jeopardy and is being viciously challenged since of late.
Taking into account the present unstable situation in the country and all these deadly trends and dangers faced by the people as a whole, it has been decided that with a view to restoring democracy and good governance in a peaceful and a harmonious climate, all Buddhist Prelates, the Maha Sangha and the entire clergy across the whole island meet on the 18th of February at 3.00 p.m. at the Kandy Headquarters accepting this invitation. We request you to please keep this date free and attend this conference which is of immense importance in the best interests of all.
Yours sincerely,

Ven. Malwatte chapter Maha Nayake Thibbotuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero
Ven. Asgiriya chapter Maha Nayake Labugama Sri Buddharikkhitha Thero
Ven. Amarapura Nikaye Maha Nayake Davuldene Medalankara Thero
Ven. Ramanya Nikaye Maha Nayake Weveldeniye Medalankara Thero.