Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha Sangha, culture, and history.

The Thero made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held at the historic Mihinthalaya Rajamaha Viharaya yesterday (31).

A 'Sangha Dakshinawa' was offered to one hundred monks in commemoration of the 35th death anniversary of the late Venerable Walawahangunawewe Dharmakirthi Sri Rathanapala Thero, former Chief Incumbent of the Mihinthalaya Rajamaha Viharaya. The religious observance was held at the temple premises.

Simultaneously, a book authored by the current Chief Incumbent of the Mihinthalaya Rajamaha...