Sri Lanka, May 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that instead of leading a life focused solely on personal interests, every citizen should commit themselves to a journey dedicated to the collective welfare. The President also noted that the 75 years of life and 64 years of monastic service of Ven. Dr. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera stand as a profound example of such a path.

The President made these remarks on Wednesday (28) at the Yathindrabhivandana Mahothsawaya the felicitation ceremony held to mark the 75th birth anniversary of Ven. Dr. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera. The event took place at the Ruhunu Magampura International Conference Hall in Hambantota.

The President noted that the country, once veering toward incivility, must now be...