Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Anunayake Theras of Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters yesterday requested Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to ensure that the new education reforms focus not only on intellectual development but also on cultivating compassionate and virtuous children.

These remarks were made by Asgiriya Anunayake Thera Most Ven. Wedaruwe Sri Upali Nayaka Thera Anunayake Thera of Malwathu Chapter, Most Ven. Dimbulkumbure Sri Saranankara Vimaladhamma Nayaka Thera and Anunayake Thera of Malwatte Chapter Most Ven. Dr. Niyangoda Vijithasiri Nayaka Thera at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises in Kandy, where Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya briefed the new education reforms to the Maha Sangha.

During the meeting, the Prime ...