Commemorating the Sambuddha Jayanthi

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In commemoration of the upcoming 2600th Sambuddha Jayanthi, 100 samanera monks of the Sadaham Sevena in Rajagiriya begged for alms in the Rajagiriya area this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarchchi

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Guru Saturday, 30 April 2011 10:51 AM

Of course, they have to beg, when Govt of SL too beg.

Darwin Saturday, 30 April 2011 11:26 AM

Begging for alms is a normal practice for a Buddhist monk. We do not see this now specially in Colombo. It is nothing to brag about and nothing special.

Jix Saturday, 30 April 2011 11:55 AM

sour grapes anyone...

med student Saturday, 30 April 2011 12:21 PM

get a life dude..

Shan Saturday, 30 April 2011 12:10 PM

@Guru ....Use ur words properly, they are not beggars ....

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