September 7, 2020

The public and Maha Sangha were wondering what sort of services and contributions are given  by the Temple of Tooth  for the benefit of Buddha Dhamma and the protection of Buddhist philosophy via safeguarding other Buddhist religious places, Maha Sangha and welfare of Buddhists. It became an obligation to address these concerns and provide necessaryactions. This particular concern was discussed with the MahaNayakeTheros of Malwathu and Asigiri chapters, and it was decided to launch several programs addressing those concerns. Consequently, two departments were formed representing local Buddhist affairs and foreign Buddhist affairs which were under the leadership