Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Members of the Buddhist clergy should respond with equanimity to allegations directed at them by certain sections of society, the Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero stated.

Most Ven. Narampanawa Ananda Thero emphasized that rather than reacting with agitation, it would be more timely and prudent to remain silent, noting that the truth would eventually prevail.

The Thero made these remarks while attending a felicitation ceremony held to honour his service at the historic Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya in Badulla.

Addressing the gathering, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero further stated that there remains a large segment of the population in the country that continues to...