A progress review meeting on the preparations for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the World Buddhist Sangha Council (WBSC) was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake
The commemorative event, centred at the Nagananda International Buddhist University, is scheduled to commence on November 28 under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and will continue until December 2.
Organisers said nearly 600 Buddhist monks, nuns and lay representatives from more than 50 countries, representing the Theravada and Mahayana traditions, are expected to participate in the conference.
In addition, around 5,000 members of the Maha Sangha, including the Mahanayake Theras of the three Nikayas, are expected to attend the event representing Sri Lanka.
The meeting reviewed the progress of organisational arrangements and coordination for the international gathering.
Among those present were Chairman of the Organising Committee, Dr. Ven. Bodagama Chandima Thera, Chief Secretary Ven. Maitipe Wimalasara Thera, members of the organising committee, senior officials from the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Gampaha District Administration, representatives of state and private institutions, and senior officers of the security forces.
