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A foreign bhikkhu, residing at Seruwavila, preaching 'bana' to pilgrims.
Daily Mirror
A Young American Buddhist Monk Being Congratulated
A young American Buddhist monk Susiddhi Thero, being congratulated by Mr. Everett Drumright, US Ambassador in Formosa and Mrs. Drumright, and other well-wishers, following his formal ordainment at Taipeh into the Chinese order of Mahayana Buddhism...
Pan-Asia Photos
Hedigalle Pannatissa Nayaka Thero Meets the President of India
Rev. Hedigalle Pannatissa Nayaka thero, the Chief Sanghanayaka of India, the Chief Monk of the Sanchi Viharaya, India and Agrasravaka Maha Viharaya, Colombo, visited Zail Singh, the President of India at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi. A 2000-year...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Mahiyangana Cheitiya Stone Laying Ceremony
Prime Minister Mr. Dudley Senanayake taking "pan sil" before the Dana ("alms giving")
The Times of Ceylon Press
Novice Ordination Ceremony at Seruwila
A magnificent Novice Ordination Ceremony was held in Seruwila Raja Maha Vihara. A large crowd including both monks and laymen attended this ceremony, which was held under the patronage of the chief monk of Sreruwila Raja Maha Vihara, Ven. Dambagas...
Noel Pieris
Transforming Seruwila into a Sacred City
The government is working towards transforming the area around Seruwila temple into a sacred city and developing the surrounding area. The Minister of Industry and Scientific Affairs who supervise the progress, Mr. Cyril Matthew is discussing rela...
The Times of Ceylon Press