The new High Commissioner His Excellency Dr. Chris Nonis visited Thames Buddhist Vihara

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Following the footsteps of previous High Commissioners, the new High Commissioner for Sri-Lanka in the United Kingdom, His Excellency Dr. Chris Nonis visited Thames Buddhist Vihara to pay respects to the Head of the Vihara, Pahalagama Somaratana Chief Sanga Nayaka Thera and other resident Venerables. The High Commissioner praised the religious, social, educational and cultural activities undertaken at the Vihara for the benefit of all Srilankans in the Greater London area. Commenting on the peaceful environment that the Vihara premises provides, Dr. Nonis said that it lends itself as an ideal venue for the practise of Buddhist meditation which he used to practise at Vajirarama Temple in Sri-Lanka.

The Venerables chanted ‘Pirith’ and blessed the High Commissioner wishing him good health, long life and success in his official duties. The High Commissioner met some Members of the Thames Meditation Society and its President Dr. Herath Kularatne. Before leaving Dr. Nonis enjoyed refreshments with members of his staff C. Kularatne and Ekanayake who accompanied him. The Patron of the Thames Meditation Society, Madawala Hemananda presented the High Commissioner copies of his two books, ‘Nature & Buddhism’ and ‘Quantum Theory & Buddhism’.

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