Dhamma Gems: 2565/2021 centenary publication of the Servants of the Buddha Source:Island The Servants of the Buddha, a group of dedicated Buddhists committed to live true to the doctrine of the Buddha and disseminate it, have successfully continued for one hundred years, which celebration they marked on April 23, 2021, at their ‘home’ – the Maitriya Hall adjacent to the Mettarama Temple along Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya. To further mark their centenary, they brought out a large sized, 140-paged publication: Dhamma Gems. “It reflects on the unique historical circumstances that led to its formation in 1921 plus the services rendered to the society and through it towards the spread of Buddhism the world over, by its founders, previous patrons, presidents, members and well wishers.” (from Co–Editor’s Acknowledgements). The Patron of Servants of the Buddha and editor of Dhamma Gems, Ven Siri Vajiraramaye Nanasiha Thera in his address to those present at the centenary meeting ...
May 9, 2021
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