Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne
says that it is a triumph of the Ministry of Buddhasasana & Religious
Affairs that together with Ministry of Economic Development it could propagate
Buddhism throughout the world with the development in the tourism in Sri Lanka.
Several programmes are
implemented to boost tourism in Sri Lanka and many teachings of Buddha can be
used for the spiritual development of the foreigners. Prime Minister stated
that his Ministry would be dedicated constantly for this endavour. Prime
Minister expressed these views at function in which he participated as the
Chief Guest held today (20) in the Parliament complex to distribute the book
titled “Why Worry” written by Late Dr. Kirille Sri Dhammananda Thera, among the
hotels in Sri Lanka.
On a concept of the Ministry of
Buddhasasana & Religious Affairs and with the guidance of the Ministry of
Economic Development, arrangements were made to distribute 15,000 copies of the
book “Why Worry” through Sri Dharmananda Foundation in Malaysia among all the
tourist hotels in Sri Lanka. The distribution of these books took place under
the patronage of Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne and with the participation of
Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksha.
Addressing at the said function Prime
Minister emphasized the following ideas;
“I have seen the Bible in many
hotels during my visits to many countries. In Chinese hotels, Bible as well as
some agricultural guidebooks are available. However, we do not observe that
private sector exhibit books to propagate Buddhism among foreigners. With the
implementation of this project under the guidance of the Ministry of Economic
Development, we could disseminate Buddhism all over the world.
The contents of this book written
by Late Dr. Kirille Sri Dhammananda Thera are applicable not only for Sinhala
Buddhists but also for the entire world. Its contents are equally useful for
the developed as well as the developing countries.
People of the world are concerned
about the races and religions but do not think that we all are human beings.
However, this sort of books provides the criteria for a meaningful life to
every man in the world irrespective of their education.
A book should inspire your
intelligence. We need to be educated in order to lead an intelligent life. Education
can be made a means of living. However, what is more important is humanity. It
is a great concept. This book has exhibited number of facts required to create
a great person in a society.
People may write many books but
if no one reads them; no use of writing books. The habit of reading among
school children as well as the adults has gown down rapidly. We see today that
university students also do not read much. In order to create a great society
where many books are written, it is of paramount importance to create a society
with many readers”.
Minister of Economic Development
Basil Rajapaksha said that a great influence can be derived from the nature as
well as from the Buddhism to develop the tourism in Sri Lanka. These books will
provide the opportunity for tourists to learn about the values of the Buddhism
when they are alone and spending time leisurely. Tourists are not all the time
engaged in travelling. They can read these books while they are staying in
hotel rooms. This will pave the way for them to understand about the true
meaning of Buddhism.
Ven. Kotawila Siridamma thera who
is a disciple of Late Dr. Kirille Sri Dhammananda thera and several other
Buddhist monks, Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana M.K.A.D.S. Gunawardena, Prime
Minister’s Secretary Mr. S. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Ministry of
Buddhasasana & Religious Affairs Mr. M.K.B. Dissanayake, Public Trustee Mr.
Sarath Seneviratne, Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority Mr.
Bhashwara Senanka Gunaratne, Chairman Ceylon Hotel Corporation Mr. Shanthi
Kumar, Chairman Ceylon Hoteliers’ Association Mr. J. Kehelpannala and some
other personnel attended this occasion.
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N`hl;ly; cupikahsH rq;fj;jpd; jiytH N[.nfn`y; gd;dy cl;gl gyH fye;Jnfhz;ldH. 
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