<< The Buddhist Flag

Addressing a ceremony in front of the Gunananda Statue in Panadura to commemorate the 125th; anniversary of the Buddhist flag, Ven. Sugatharathana Thera further said “ Buddhist Flag and the National Flag are used to decorate public places and roads without due  respect to them. Buddhist flags carrying pictures and incongruous sayings are often used for decorations.

Sinhala kings carried flags demonstrating the country’s sovereignty and independence when they marched to the battle field to wage war against the invaders. This aroused the patriotic feelings among the warriors and the people.

The late Prof. Gunapala Malalasekara passed a resolution in the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress to give international recognition to the Buddhist flag introduced by Colonel Alcott, Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera, Ven. Migettuwatte Gunanasda Thera and Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala”

Ven. Sugatharathana Thera stressed that the government should pass legislation to give due recognition to the Buddhist Flag and to prevent it being misused. Ven. Kotugoda Jothirathana Thera also addressed the gathering. The ceremony was organised by the Panadura Buddhist Association.