The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta successfully concluded the second Temple to Temple Diplomacy Programme in collaboration with the Buddha Gaya Foundation in the Republic of Indonesia. A delegation comprising three Sri Lankan Buddhist monks visited Indonesia and participated in numerous religious activities and events during the programme that was held from 7-19 July 2024.
During this programme, the delegation visited approximately fifty Buddhist temples located in various parts of Indonesia in the central Java region and engaged in a plethora of religious activities organized by the local Buddhist communities. Ven. (Dr.) Divulapelesse Wimalananda Thero, a member of the delegation, conducted several Dhamma talks and discussions with Indonesian Buddhist monks and devotees. These interactions provided an ideal platform for exchanging invaluable Sri Lankan Buddhist concepts and practices, highlighting the values of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
The delegation also contributed to the three-day Tipitaka Chanting Programme held in Borobudur in conjunction with the Asela Buddhist Festival 2024, along with monks from Indonesia, India, and Cambodia, organized by the Sanga Theravada Indonesia.
On 19 July, 2024, the Embassy invited the three Sri Lankan monks and Ven. Citagotto, the main coordinator of the programme, and offered alms.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Jakarta
22 July 2024
