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Birth October 18, 1918 YMBA Colombo 8 Twenty-five eminent Buddhist activists, headed by Dr C A Hewavtharana, gathered to discuss as to how lay Buddhists could directly involve and contribute for the development of religion and for socio-economic development of Buddhists, and resolved that to establish an organization for the purpose. Hence All Ceylon Buddhist Congress was formed and was incorporated as a charitable organization. December 20, 1919 Ananda College Colombo 10 The first congress of the Organization was presided over by Sir D B Jayatilake, and delivering the inaugural speech he said, `This morning we give birth to an institution that will have much influence on our people. This is a small beginning. We are only planting the seed now.The sprout form this seed, if we nurse it, protect it, and not allow it to wither from the ailment of discord,will grow year by year to be a huge tree, that will spread its branches, flowers and fruits in all directions'. |
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What
he prophesied almost 100 years ago has now come true.
May 29, 1966
No. 380, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
A two storied building belonged to Late Mr. B W William, built for the purpose of providing lodging for Bikkhus as well as lay Buddhists visiting Colombo from abroad and from outstations, was donated to the Congress by his wife and son. Mr. William, an eminent Buddhist activist, during his time has contributed immensely for the development of the Congress.
This building is the headquarters of the Buddhist Congress (ACBC).
May 29, 1966
No. 380, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
A two storied building belonged to Late Mr. B W William, built for the purpose of providing lodging for Bikkhus as well as lay Buddhists visiting Colombo from abroad and from outstations, was donated to the Congress by his wife and son. Mr. William, an eminent Buddhist activist, during his time has contributed immensely for the development of the Congress.
This building is the headquarters of the Buddhist Congress (ACBC).
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