Tripitaka book distribution by Rev. Chandima Thero

The Thripitaka volumes, worth Rs 50 million will be distributed to 1000 Sri Lankan temples in foreign countries and Pirevena today at 2 PM at the BMICH. This event has been organised to mark the 50th birth anniversary of chief incumbent of Taiwan Temple Rev. Dr. Bodhagama Chandima Thero.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a massage of felicitation described Rev. Chandima Thero as a great asset who rendered yeomen service to the nation and Buddha Sasana. The President said: I appreciate the task of reprinting the Thripitaka for 2550 Sambudha Jayanthi and distributing it free among many countries in the world including Sri Lanka as a great religious mission.

At the first recital, the Thripitaka text series was edited as Buddha Dharmaya, Suththa, Vinaya, Abhidarmaya and by getting acquainted with the Thripitaka Series it will be easy to learn the immaculate Buddhism. I believe if that opportunity arises in the future, it will be the beginning of a massive programme of protecting Buddhism.

"I bestow my respect and best wishes and also of the people of Sri Lanka. Similarly I wish him the moral courage, physical and mental strength and also the blessings of the Triple Gem to continue his activities for many more years to come," the President said in his felicitating message.