Buddhism is not only a religious philosophy, but a science encompassing the entire universe. It is the Buddha who first divulged the existence of life in outer space rather than western scientists who conducted international research on space today, said Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

The Minister said so addressing a meeting held at the Hanwella Jalthara Yogashramaya, to felicitate its Viharadhipathi Ven. Koratota Wimaladhamma Thera, who was appointed Chief Sanghanayake Thera of Hewagam Korale with the honourary title Sri Kashyapa Wansalankara Shasana Sobhana recently.

Minister Weerawansa who said that Western magic could not contest the sublime truth found in Buddhism, said Buddhism was a philosophy of life which had identified and addressed our hearts. That was the reason we were able to reverse attempts made by terrorists to come out as a separate state in this country when values of generosity and sacrifice imbibed by Buddhism encouraged thousands of youth to join the armed forces in the face of imminent death to defend the country at the last minute.

This showed the sense of discipline evident in Buddhism which was not found elsewhere in the world. Minister Weerawansa said similarly the country had achieved various victories in its history due to the guidance and patronage of the Maha Sangha.

Imperialist forces which understood this close link between the Maha Sangha and the public, tried to break this bond by attempting to create disharmony by various tactics adopted through their local agents.

The Minister who described Ven. Wimaladhamma Thera as an erudite monk who worked for the benefit of society with deep self sacrifice, added that it was most fitting to honour him with the new Chief Sanghanayake title.

Minister Weerawansa also presented the scroll bearing the act of appointment to the new Chief Sanghanayake Thera.

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New Chief Sanghanayake of Hewagam Korale