Thursday, 13 May 2021 - 14:14
Releasing a statement, the Maha Nayakas of the Buddhist Chapters in Sri Lanka has requested the public to celebrate the Vesak Festival at home in view of the prevailing situation concerning COVID-19.
They further added that it was essential to act according to the health guidelines issued without organizing events that gather crowds in and outside places of worship such as organizing alms, virtuous meditations, Vesak pandals, or any other festival.
Meanwhile, the State Vesak Festival and the Buddhist Sermon programme which was scheduled to be held at the Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya in Jaffna was cancelled by the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.