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| All Ceylon Buddhist Congress National Awards Ceremony 2000 | |
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The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, headed by Dr. C.A. Hewawitharana the leading Buddhist fellowship in Sri Lanka, was established with the hope of uniting all Buddhists under one umbrella organization. The inaugural meeting was held at Ananda College, Colombo 10, in December, 1919 under the chairmanship of Sir Don Baron Jayathilaka. During the last hundred years it has become a great institution engaged in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of Buddhists around the world;
At the beginning, the main intention of the ACBC was to systematize and regularize the work of the young men’s Buddhists associations formed throughout the country letter however, its objectives were widened to embrace the following ends as well.
a) To promote, foster and protect the interests of Buddhism and the Buddhists and also to safeguard the rights and privileges of Buddhists. b) To promote co-operation among the Buddhists and Buddhist Associations. c) To represent the Buddhists and act on their behalf in public matters affecting their interests. d) To provide opportunity to Buddhists for free discussion of any matter affecting their interest. e) To undertake Buddhist Charitable activities. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 17.09.2001 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | First Day Cover |