Anunayake of Kalyani Sri Samagri Dhamma Maha Sangha Sabha Most Ven Prof. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera explained the significance of the historical Kelaniya temple to US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, during her visit to the historical temple yesterday, to celebrate the contribution made by American national Henry Steel Olcott, to the revival of Buddhism in the country.
Chief Incumbent of Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven Prof. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera, Pathfinder Foundation Founder and former Sri Lanka Ambassador to India, Milinda Moragoda, Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara Dayaka Sabha Chairman and former Sri Lanka Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Saman Weerasinghe and Pathfinder Foundation Chairman Bernard Goonetilleke were also present.
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