Prime Minister Amarasuriya Urges Compassion and Middle Path for Vesak

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in several Vesak Day observances, including the ceremonial opening of two Vesak pandals in Colombo, one depicting the 'Sambula Jataka' and another the 'Samudra Vanija Jataka'. She also attended the opening of the Gangaramaya Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone and a 'dansala' at the Gangaramaya premises.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya's Vesak Day message reiterated calls for compassion, kindness, and wisdom, and for working towards the common good. New details reveal she urged citizens to overcome divisions and support the building of a just and environmentally conscious society grounded in Buddhist values, particularly as the country navigates ongoing economic and social challenges.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Vesak Day message, urged the public to illuminate their hearts with compassion, kindness, and wisdom, while dispelling the roots of greed, hatred, and delusion. She referenced the State Vesak Festival theme, “abhittharetha kalyāṇē” (Let us hasten towards the common good), stating the festival should serve as a source of blessings and strength to build a nation dedicated to the common good and guided by the values of the Dhamma.