BBS says US visit successful

23 Apr, 2013

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) says a visit to the US by a delegation of monks from the organization was successful.
A delegation headed by Bodu Bala Sena Secretary General, the venerable Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thero, had discussions with monks based in the US including the Chief Incumbent of the Indiana Buddhist Temple the venerable Thalangama Devananda Thero.
The Bodu Bala Sena says it briefed Sri Lankan monks in the US with regards to recent?developments?in Sri Lanka.
Last Sunday the delegation also attended the opening of new meditation center at the Indiana Buddhist Temple at Fort Wayne.

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