President to Thailand with Buddha relics from Mahiyanganaya
President Maithripala Sirisena is to leave on an official visit to Thailand tomorrow, the 1st instant. The President has been extended an invitation to visit Thailand to take part in the
celebration ceremony organised for having completed 60 years religious connections between the two countries. The invitation has been extended by the Prime Minister of Thailand General Prayuth Wan O Wa.During the visit President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to meet the President of Thailand Boomiboll Shadul Yadevi as well as with the Prime Minister General Prayuth Wan O Wa and have bilateral talks especially on Buddhist affairs.
In parallel to this visit the exposition of Buddha relics that have been brought with a lot of faith and care from the historical Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya will be displayed at the Thailand Buddhamanthath Viharaya. This event would be opened by our President Maithripala Sirisena. This event is to be held on the 02nd instant.
In addition to strengthen the already existing links on Buddhist cultures President will donate a replica of the Samadhi Buddha statue to the Dharmarama Temple situated at Arodhya city. This noble event is to take place with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena
The relics of Lord Buddha would be taken under the care of the Viharadpathi of the Mahiyangana Raha Maha Viharaya Venerable Urulewatta Dharmaratana thero.Along with the Viharadipathi 60 Buddist Monks would travel with President on this tour to Thailand.