Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Sri Lankans in Calgary congregate to show solidarity to the security forces in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans in Calgary met at the Ehipassiko Buddhist centre on Sunday, December 28, 2008, to provide support to the security forces in Sri Lanka, who are engaged in a bitter battle with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (L.T.T.E). The meeting was presided by the acting chief incumbent as the Buddhist Centre, Ven. Werapitiya Somananda.

The ceremony began by offering flowers, incense, etc. to Lord Buddha. It was followed by chanting pirith. In addressing the audience, Ven. Somananda delineated the dangerous and risky circumstances under which security forces are operating and their sacrifice, and dedication to liberate our homeland. He stipulated the consequences of the operation which has resulted in attempting to achieve their objectives. Ven. Somananda transferred the merits acquired to the families whose loved ones sacrificed their lives during combat or to the innocent victims of the confrontation. He also invoked blessing to those who received temporary injury or permanent injury and wished all those affected a speedy recovery.

Apart from the civil war, Ven. Somananda briefly reminded the audience the large number of lives lost and thousands that were left homeless when the tsunami devastated the coastal regions of Sri Lanka a few years ago. He transferred the merits acquired by the audience to those who passed away and to those who were affected by the tsunami. He expressed his deepest sympathy to those who experienced the tsunami and to the families who lost their loved ones, finally in concluding the brief message of condolences to the security forces and the people of Sri Lanka, Ven. Somananda blessed for peace in Sri Lanka in the near future.

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