Sri Lanka, June 10 -- In a world where violence continues to afflict humanity on many fronts, Poson Poya Day reminds us that 'Ahimsa' is a timeless value that safeguards both one's own and others' right to life and freedom, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said in his Poson Day message.

Issuing a special message to mark this year's Poson Poya Day, President Dissanayake said, Poson holds significant importance for people in Sri Lanka as it marks a series of religiously significant events in the history of the country.

The President added the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero in Sri Lanka sparked a spiritual awakening as well as a deep social transformation, reaching far beyond its religious significance.

Full message of President Anura ...