MILANI SALPITIKORALA

“Buddhism envisions peace as an inner state of mental tranquility which spreads outwards. Attaining a state of inner peace could be an inspiration to all. Buddha attained inner peace by the practice of meditation, which inspired him to work for world peace. Sri Lanka now needs to identify the peace from within each one of us. Where in the world has violence ever prevailed? Where has violence ever been beautiful? There is no other country like Sri Lanka. Our Mother Nation is beautiful. Our people are beautiful. Each and every person involved in the peaceful protest has great great love for this country and its future. I trust and believe that we will overcome through peace and hard work. Sri Lanka has always risen. Again we will rise.”