Vesak thoughts Foster and foremost the Dhamma the Buddha Way – By KKS Perera Source : dailymirror The harmonious coexistence of all beings, including humans and animals, lies at the core of Buddhist doctrine The enlightened one emphasised that an individual’s social position or birth does not determine their intrinsic goodness or badness A deeper comprehension of the fundamental philosophies of different religions from a young age ensures that no race or religion is deemed superior to another Hostile thoughts and actions act as obstacles to spiritual liberation, the sacred goal of all spiritual endeavors In 1948, D.S. Senanayake encountered pressure from leading Buddhist clergy to include a special clause for Buddhism in the newly independent nation’s Constitution. The two Mahanayake Theros of Asgiriya and Malwatta threatened to boycott the inauguration ceremony in Kandy. Despite the pressure, the Prime Minister did not yield. Instead, he travelled to Kandy and convinced the Mahanayake ...