The Center will house the world's largest collection of Buddhist publications and literature.

The Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mandiraya has been built at Thummulla to mark the 2600th Sambuddhatva Jayanthi by the Dehiwala Buddhist Cultural Centre, under the patronage of Urban Development and Sacred Area Development Ministry. It is the largest Centre for Buddhist Books and Information.

The building has an auditorium conforming to international standards with seating capacity for 600 people and will function as a center t spread the Buddhist Philosophy in the region and conduct Dharma research activities. It is complete with modern amenities including a Buddhist psychoanalytic centre and a recording studio. It has been built at a cost of 300 million rupees.

The President presented an award to the Venerable Thera for the religious service rendered by him. Speaking at the function Ven. Wimalajothi Thera said that Buddhism was adversely affected by terrorism that spanned 30 years and the open economy. Ven Welamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Thera also delivered an Anusasana.

The President also renamed Havelock Road as Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha.

The Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Website too was inaugurated by the President. A replica of the Centre was also presented to the President.

Members of the Mahasangha led by the Mahanayaka of the Rohana Sector Most Ven. Attudawe Sri Rahula Thera, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, Ministers and Parliamentarians participated at the occasion.