The President was speaking at the ceremony to unveil the pinnacle of the newly built chaithya at the Pirivena of Asgiri Maha Viharaya in Kandy, on Monday (8th May).

He stated that the government has implemented a comprehensive program to preserve the ola books which are facing destruction due to decay. He said the relevant sections have been advised to take steps to preserve them.

He also requested the guidance of the Maha Sanga of threenikayas for the programs to be carried out to spread Buddhism world-wide, during the International Vesak week.

The chaithiya includes a museum, a shrine room with Buddhist paintings and a rest room for devotees for meditation.

This Chaithiya was built by high-skilled professionals under the advice of Deputy Registrar of Asgiri Maha Vihara Chapter Ven. Narampanave Ananda Thero.