The First ever Theravada Library opens in Scotland

The first ever Theravada Buddhist Library opens in Scotland.


At the new premises of Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara Dr and Mrs Sirisena opened a new Buddhist library on 29th June just before their farewell blessing and Puja.

Venerable Rewatha Thero mentioned this library was named in memory of Mrs.Priyathi Sirisena as an appreciation of Dr and Mrs Sirisena’s contribution to the Vihara.

This library is the first ever Theravada Buddhist library in Scotland which will contain Tripitaka (Pali Cannons) and Atthakatha (commentary books).

Special Blessing and Thanks Giving Ceremony for Dr & Mrs Sirisena

Special blessing and farewell Puja for Dr & Mrs Sirisena

The devotees of the Vihara organised a farewell Puja and Dana meal on 29th of June 2008 to honour Dr and Mrs Sirisena who are leaving to go back home to Sri Lanka for good after 32 years of living in Scotland.

The Venerable Rewatha, head monk of Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara highly appreciated his kindness as a devotee and advisor to the Vihara and the great help which was given by him in assisting the continuation of the Dhammaduta work in Scotland . He mentioned that without his financial contribution, this Vihara would not exist in Scotland. The head monk further mentioned his help as a consultant psychiatrist in aiding Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka.

Mr Ian Paton on behalf of the trustees of the SBV Charity and Ms Champika Kariyawasam on behalf of the devotees of the Vihara also made thanks giving speeches.