By Newswire Editorial
Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thera, has requested the Commissioner General of Prisons to facilitate arrangements for imprisoned Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to wear his monastic robes again.
In a letter addressed to the Commissioner General of Prisons, the Mahanayake Thera stated that the process must be carried out in accordance with Buddhist doctrine and monastic discipline (Dhamma-Vinaya).
Accordingly, he has requested that a date and time be provided as soon as possible to conduct the necessary religious procedures.
The Mahanayake Thera further informed prison authorities that a delegation of ten representatives of the Sangha Council, including himself, intends to visit the prison for this purpose.
He has requested the Commissioner General of Prisons to make the necessary arrangements and facilities for the delegation’s visit and inform him accordingly. (Newswire)
