The Ven. Dr. Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara Thera has passed away. He was 74.
The Venerable Thera passed away at a Private Hospital in Colombo this morning after a prolonged illness. President Rajapaksa also paid a visit to the Hospital last year to inquire into his wellbeing. The remains of the Thera are to be handed over to the Ayurvedha University at Yakkala tomorrow following a request made by him.
The Ven. Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara Thera was able to deliver the sermons on the deep philosophy of the Buddha Dhamma in a simple manner and thereby creating a religious renaissance. He discharged a valuable religious service getting involved in Television programmes, holding Dhamma discussions on Full Moon Poya days. The remains of the Thera are due to brought to the Vipassana Bhavana Centre in Colombo 07.
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