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Soldiers from Sri Lanka’s 23 Division held a Buddhist religious ceremony at the Security Force Headquarters in the Easter Province, to mark the 25th anniversary of the division last Wednesday.
Buddhist monks were invited to the military base in the Eastern town of Punani, where following a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour, an all-night Pirith chanting ceremony was held.
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The following day an offer of alms was made to the monks.
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Also see our earlier posts:
Sri Lankan army ‘cannot be undermined under any circumstances’ state Buddhist monks (29 Jul 2015)
Sri Lankan army holds Buddhist festivals in North-East (06 Jul 2015)
Sri Lankan army opens newly constructed hall at Buddhist temple in North-East (23 Jun 2015)
Sri Lankan president says Buddhist clergy ‘sacrificed lives for motherland’ (20 Jun 2015)
Sri Lankan army opens Buddhist monk residence in North-East (19 Jun 2015)
Buddhist monks oversee Sri Lankan military blood donation in Mullaitivu (14 Jun 2015)
Sri Lankan troops mark 6 years since capture of Mullaitivu (13 Jun 2015)
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