HomeThe Urgent Need To Foster And Save SecularismIt has become a tradition in Sri Lanka, for all politicians to visit the Heads of the main Buddhist Temples, whenever they take office, and during other important events. Buddhist religious leaders weild much influence over political leaders in the country. Seen here, is Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe with the Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thero, the Head of the Malwatte Chapter.
It has become a tradition in Sri Lanka, for all politicians to visit the Heads of the main Buddhist Temples, whenever they take office, and during other important events. Buddhist religious leaders weild much influence over political leaders in the country. Seen here, is Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe with the Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thero, the Head of the Malwatte Chapter.
