Concluding his brief but productive visit to Yunnan capital Kunming to attend the 7th China-South Asia Expo, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena paid respects to China’s Sanghanayake, Chong Hua Mahathera at the Three- Pagoda Chongsheng Temple built 700 years ago in Dali in Yunnan Province. He invited the Sanghanayake Thera to increase exchange of Buddhist scholars and students monks to enhance cultural bonds.
.The Chongsheng Temple situated in a vast area and it’s famous for three tower-like Pagodas. One of the towers Pagoda leaned to a side over the years, but the experts believe there is no danger of collapsing this unique heritage pagoda.
Most Venerable Chong Hua recalled his earlier meeting with Prime Minister at the International Vesak Conference in Thailand and blessed him health and strength to continue his services to Sri Lanka and the people and to enhance Buddhist and cultural ties between China and Sri Lanka.
State Minister Janaka Wakkumbura, Yadamini Gunawardena MP and Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanyake were also present on this occasion.
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