International conference on Vinaya was held in Sera Jey Monastic University, in Bylakuppe, India recently. From 17th to 21st December 2017.
The conference was well represented by the senior Buddhist monks of many nations in the world namely, Sri Lanka, Viyatnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Taiwan, UK, Bangladesh, India and Tibet. They represented many Buddhist traditions such as Theravada, Vajrayana, Mahayana and Sarvasthivadha. The senior Buddhist monks discussed many aspects of Bhikku Vinaya including Parajika and Aniyatha.
The secretary General of Sri Amarapuara Maha Nikaya,Most Ven. Dr. Pallekande Rathanasara Anunayake Thero , Head of the Pali and Buddhist Department of Sri Jayawardene University, Ven. Prof. Madagampitiye Vijithadhamma Thero, The Head of Panadura Sri Sudarshanarama Dhamma School Ven. Dr. Ambakolawewa Dhammadassi Thero represented Sri Lankan Maha Sanga.
Dr. Damenda Porage president Sri Lankan Tibetan Buddhist Brotherhood Society, Ms. Shermila Milroy Founder President of Prajapathi Foundation. Ms. Dinu Jayasooriya, and Mr. Devnaka Porage also Participated in the conference.
(Photo – Devnaka Porage )
