By Senaka Weeraratna - Honorary Secretary, German Dharmaduta Society
Germany celebrated her national day on October 3 recalling the names of pioneering spirits who had contributed towards the strengthening the links between Sri Lanka and Germany. The Germany Embassy here marked the occasion with a reception at leading hotel in Colombo October 7
The Berlin Buddhist Vihâra ("Das Buddhistisches Haus") is now the most striking symbol of interaction between the German and Sri Lankan cultures and a source of pride and inspiration for people of both countries. It is the key centre in the dissemination, learning and practice of Theravâda Buddhism in Germany and other continental European countries.