Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A Life Dedicated to the Buddha Sasana and the Public Good

The history of Sri Lanka's Buddhist revival is enriched by the lives of individuals who transformed their personal convictions into lasting institutions of religious, educational and social significance. Among these distinguished figures, Sir Cyril de Zoysa occupies a place of exceptional importance. His life's work is particularly associated with the Kalutara Bodhi, which has become one of Sri Lanka's most recognisable Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. Today, devotees from across the country and overseas visit this sacred site to pay homage to the Bodhi tree and the magnificent stupa that forms an integral part of its religious landscape. Yet the developmen...