Venerable Katugastota Uparatane Nayaka Thero,
President of Wheaton International Buddhist Center,
in Maryland ,Chief Judiciary Monk NA, USA
was honored and presented with the highest award
in the Northwestern Province,
titled
" Vishwa keerthi sri Sasana Vibushana Wayamba Puthra"
in Sri Lanka on may 07th 2007 for his services and
Outstanding contributions and commitment to the Buddha Sasana and
Sri Lankan Buddhist community.
Hon: Chief Minister of the Northwestern province
Mr. Athula Wijesinghe
presented the most prestigious award with
Rekawa Sri Jinarathana Nayaka thero,
Chief Judiciary Monk of Northwestern province and
Ven; Ethanawetunawewe Ganathilake thero
of Mirisawetiye rajamahavihara presiding.
Among the honored guests were,
Mr. Jayarathne Herath PM
Deputy minister of Health,
Mr. Pujitha Jayasundara
DIG of Police -Northwestern Province
Dr. Ananda Gunasekara.
Director of Kurunegala Teaching Hospital
The ceremony was organized by:
Ven ; Warawewe Seelananda Thero.
President- Sri Lanka
Sudharmodaya
Health and Social Welfare Development Foundation,
Mr.Lakshman Wedaruwa,
Provincial Council Member- northwestern province.
