Navy assists conduct of General Conferences of World Buddhist Sangha Youth World Alliance of Buddhist at Nagadeepa Temple

The 20th General Conference of World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) and 5th General Conference of World Alliance of Buddhist (WAB) were held at Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya on 22nd June 2024, under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Nawadagala Padumakiththi Tissa Thera. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Navy played a crucial role in facilitating the successful conduct of these significant events.

Following the directives of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy, proceedings of these events were looked after by Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe, the Commander Northern Naval Area. The conference featured keynote speeches from prominent figures, including Most Ven. Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thera, Secretary General of the All Island Buddhasasana Council of Sri Lanka, Ven. Dr. Ming Yu, Deputy President of the WAB, Dr. Hnin Hnin Aye, Vice President of the WAB, and Most Ven. Shi Kuan Ru, President of the World Buddhist Sangha Youth. Their insightful speeches addressed critical issues such as global peace, gender equality, and youth engagement in Buddhism. A significant highlight of the conference was the launch of a special First Day Cover by the Postal Department of Sri Lanka, commemorating the event.

Following the directives of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy, proceedings of these events were looked after by Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe, the Commander Northern Naval Area. The conference featured keynote speeches from prominent figures, including Most Ven. Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thera, Secretary General of the All Island Buddhasasana Council of Sri Lanka, Ven. Dr. Ming Yu, Deputy President of the WAB, Dr. Hnin Hnin Aye, Vice President of the WAB, and Most Ven. Shi Kuan Ru, President of the World Buddhist Sangha Youth. Their insightful speeches addressed critical issues such as global peace, gender equality, and youth engagement in Buddhism. A significant highlight of the conference was the launch of a special First Day Cover by the Postal Department of Sri Lanka, commemorating the event.

Members of Ven. Maha Sangha from home and away, Buddhist scholars, officers from the Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna of Sri Lanka Army, devotees and school children were present on this occasion.