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Shri Sambodhi Viharadipathi Poojya Daranagama Kusaladhamma Himipanno, Chairperson of the Buddhist Channel, handing over the agreement to Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Telecom and Thusha Weerasooriya, CEO, SLT VisionCom (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka Telecom and SLT VisionCom (Pvt) Limited launched the Buddhist channel on the Internet Protocol technology driven PEO TV, as part of its regular programming. The event was held with Shri Sambodhi Viharadipathi Poojya Daranagama Kusaladhamma Himipanno, Chairperson of the Buddhist Channel, handing over the agreement to Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Telecom and Thusha Weerasooriya, CEO, SLT VisionCom (Pvt) Ltd.
To coincide with the launch, a blessing for the country took place with over 100 Buddhist priests in attendance, including Maha Vihara Wansika Symopali Maha Nikaye Asgiri Parshawaye Maha Nayake, Aggamaha Panditha Atipoojya Udugama Shri Dharmmadissi Ratanapala Budhdarakkithabhidhana Maha Nayake.
A ‘Kiri Ahara Pooja’ for 100 Buddhist priests was held at the temple, which was under the patronage of Chief Justice Sarath N Silva, Chairperson of the Shri Samabodhi Maha Vihara Dayaka Sabhawe, followed by a ‘Sanghagatte Dhakshina’ held by the Commander of the Navy and his staff for 150 priests. The public had the opportunity to witness both events as they were telecast live on the Buddhist Channel via PEO TV.
