Peace Education for Youth

Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood initiates a peace education programme with the National Youth Council and HWPL South Korea for the youth in Sri Lanka.

“Sakyamuni Buddha in his teachings emphasised the value of peace and mutual living. In suttas in Majjima Nikaya and also in Karaneeya Metta Sutta, the Buddha has taught the importance of peace and harmony. Not only in Buddhist philosophy also in the teachings of other faiths, the religious leaders has preached to live in harmony. It is important to take this message to the next generations” Dr. Damenda Porage said in the meeting.

The directors of the National Youth Council also participated in this planning committee meeting. The committee also met the Chairman Mr. Erandika Weliange.

Dinu Jayasooriya