Vesak decorations light up Colombo

Presidential pardon for 260 prisoners on Vesak Day​

26 May 2021 04:38 pm
A total of 260 prisoners were released today on a presidential pardon given due to Vesak Poya Day, Prisons Spokesperson Chandana Ekanayake said.
He said prisoners from 29 prisons were released under this special presidential pardon.
Accordingly, 205 male prisoners and two female prisoners were released.
53 out of 247 prisoners who were sentenced to life were also qualified for the release, he said.

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In these troubled times, think about life options in the light of Lord Buddha’s teachings: Cardinal​

26 May 2021 08:05 pm
While wishing the members of the Venerable Maha Sangha and the Buddhist public, a blessed Vesak celebration, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith said that in these troubled times, when Covid-19 is afflicting our nation, it is important for us to think about our life options in the light of the teachings of the Lord Buddha.

In his Vesak message, the Cardinal said it was also important to live a life based on the spiritual principles of self- negation and dedication to the wellbeing of one another.

The full message:

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