Muslim Council of Sri Lanka: A person of great wisdom

The Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thero was indeed a person with great wisdom and foresight. With his endearing personality and forthright thinking he was able to touch the lives of so many people of all religions in our country, a message from the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka said.

"It is with sincere sentiments of sorrow that the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka send this messages of condolence on the demise of the Most Ven.

Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera, the chief prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Nikaya.

The Most Ven. Aggamahapanditha Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Rathanapala Mahanayake Thero, who was the chief incumbent of the Asgiriya chapter, was a much respected leader and took leadership in addressing and resolving a complex communal issues.

He would be remembered for his forthrightness and moderate views and for his yeoman service to the Buddha Sasana Since his ordination in 1944.

The political, civil and religious leaders of our country have always looked up to the Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thero for advice and guidance. As a person who had a deep respect for other religions, the Most Ven.

Thero always received admiration and respect of all people of our country as well as of other countries irrespective of religious differences", the message added.