July
2, 2017
The Seventh
State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, Myanmar’s highest-ranking,
government-sanctioned panel of Theravada Buddhist monks, convened its annual
leadership meeting yesterday at Wizaya Dhamathabin Hall in Thiri Mingalar
Kabaye Hill in Yangon.
The body, also
known as the First Congregation of All Orders for the Purification,
Perpetuation and Propagation of Sasana, or “doctrine,” leads Myanmar Buddhist
monks and meets at least annually for three days to confer on matters of
concern to the religious community.
The 47-member
leadership committee is in charge of the religious affairs.
Yesterday’s
meeting was led by Chairman Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maharattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga
Maha Saddhamma Jotika Bhamo Sayadaw Dr. Bhaddanta Kumarabhivamsa, Other members
of the Committee and Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture Thura U
Aung Ko were also present.
State Sangha
Maha Nayaka Committee Joint Secretary Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Dwipitakadhara
Bhaddanta Agga Dhama was master of ceremony and read the attendance list.
Sayadaw Dr.
Bhaddanta Kumarabhivamsa delivered the opening address in connection with the
religious affairs and unity among the members of the Sangha (the speech will
appear in this daily).
Then, Union
Minister Thura U Aung Ko led a discussion on religious matters.
Donors Maha
Tharay Sithu Lt. Gen. Ye Myint (Retired) and wife Dr. Daw Tin Lin Myint and
family offered day meals to the committee members.
Ref;
The Global New Light of Myanmar
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