Curfew, restrictions can’t deter our lives we live in Dhamma: PM

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Vesak message said the curfew, restrictions or health instructions would not effect anyone in following Dhamma.

The Prime Minister, who is also the Buddha Sasana Affairs Minister, said the Buddhists-having lived a virtuous life for over 2,000 years-are disciplined enough to conduct Aamisa and Prathipaththi Pooja at their homes.

"The Vesak Festival this year is to be commemorated amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka as well as the world. With the dedication, patience and discipline of the Buddhists, we Sri Lankans can overcome this plague.

Therefore, we should celebrate Vesak at the same time without hampering the victories achieved in the battle against COVID-19," he said.

He said the Buddhists are accustomed to be elated by even just lighting a lamp on the Vesak day at their homes and that the current situation in the country is in no way an obstacle to promote merits and to do away with sins.

"The path shown by the Buddha will help us in overcoming this disaster. The world seems to have realized the truth of the Buddha's assertion that life is not certain and nothing is permanent. The self discipline of the mind, body and word is the best way to face such disasters," he said.

"It is my belief that the discipline which Buddhists have been practicing for a long time, will help us defeat the COVID-19 epidemic before other countries. Therefore, during this Vesak season, let us discipline our mind, body and word and look at life with gratitude. May all beings be happy and healthy!," the Prime Minister said.

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BigEars Thursday, 07 May 2020 10:42 AM

Sorry man. Buddhism is a philosophy and we do not live in it. You are doing politics with this great philosophy.

Dee Thursday, 07 May 2020 12:44 PM

True. Same for other religions.

GHarry Thursday, 07 May 2020 12:46 PM

YES SIR "........without hampering the victories achieved in the battle against LTTE

Mewan Thursday, 07 May 2020 03:56 PM

He lives in Dhamma?/

Keerthi S Thursday, 07 May 2020 03:59 PM

The Dhamma also teaches righteousness, simplicity, equality, truth telling and abhors thugggery and violence. Neither you nor your family or your advisors practice it. Please stop using great philosophies as a sarong.

SG Thursday, 07 May 2020 04:48 PM

I wonder if that’s why they steal so much? Cause they live in Dhamma

Full of Bull Thursday, 07 May 2020 06:08 PM

All show, these no Dhamma I’m your life, just power drunkenness and greed for money. Same with all members of your family.

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