During the 3rd Century BC, Arahant Mahinda introduced the doctrine of Buddhism on a Poson Full Moon day. From this moment we inherited new knowledge which enabled our society to flourish.

The philosophy of Buddhism is accepted today and it will be accepted for many more years to come. Dhamma is not limited to this world, but absorbed in other dimensions of the world where Buddhists seek the supreme bliss of Nibbana.

I believe that it is our utmost responsibility to understand the noble truth of Dhamma and to apply this to our daily lives.

Let us therefore, on this significant Poson Full Moon Poya day, return to this eternal truth so that we can shed light on our way of thinking and achieve a deeper understanding of that which is so far unknown.

Ranil Wickremesinghe
Prime Minister