All Nepal Bhikkhu Association, donates essential medicines to Sri Lanka
"Hands for Sri Lanka "under the All Nepal Bhikkhu Association, donates essential medicines to Sri Lanka
A donation of essential medicines worth over NRs 25 lakhs was handed over to the Embassy of Sri
Lanka by the All Nepal Bhikkhu Association (ANBA) and the ;Hands for Sri Lanka" committee
formed under the ANBA to coordinate the project, on 04 th July 2022.
The handing-over ceremony was graced by the Chief Sanganayaka of Nepal, the Most. Ven.
Bodhisena Maha Thero and monks representing the ANBA including its President Ven. Dhamma
Sobhana Thero, ANBA Committee Members, coordinator of the project Ven. Pannasara Thero and
lay representatives of "Hands for Sri Lanka".
The Chief Sangha Nayaka Thero, who had made the first contribution, highlighted the strong
religious bond between the two countries which led the ANBA to initiate the "Hands for Sri Lanka"
project to help the Sri Lankan people at this time of need. He further underlined Sri Lanka's
contribution to Theravada Buddhism in Nepal, and the number of monks who have received
education in Sri Lanka over the years. President of the ANBA Ven Dhamma Sobhana Thero also
addressed the gathering and highlighted the instances of mutual humanitarian assistance between
Sri Lanka and Nepal including the assistance received from Sri Lanka after the earthquake in 2015.
Ambassador Himalee Arunatilaka conveyed her heartfelt gratitude to the Nepali people who have
generously contributed towards the project. The Ambassador also thanked the ANBA and all
members of "Hands for Sri Lanka" for their commitment and efforts in organizing the donation of
essential medicines to the Sri Lankan people.
The event concluded with Seth pirith chanting by the Venerable members of the Maha Sanga to
invoke blessings on the people of both Sri Lanka and Nepal.
"Hands for Sri Lanka" committee set up under the ANBA, comprises ANBA members and lay
representatives from the Young Men’s Buddhist Association Nepal, Darmodhaya Sabha, Yubha
Buddha Samuhain Bhaktapur, Women Buddhist Association of Nepal and Yubha Buddha Samuha in
Kathmandu.
This is the second consignment of medicines sent from Nepal to Sri Lanka, the first being a donation
from Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, in early June. SriLankan Airlines assisted the Embassy in
transporting the consignment of medicines to Colombo.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Kathmandu
06 July 2022
