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The Buddhist flag is an emblem of the solidarity of all Buddhists. Introduced in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885, the flag has been an enduring symbol among Buddhist groups and nations. | |||
== History of the flag == | == History of the flag == | ||
The Buddhist flag was first unveiled in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885. | |||
According to the ''Sri Lanka News": | |||
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(OGNP) Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of the Buddhist Flag in the country. The inaugural ceremony of then Buddhist Flag designed and introduced by Sri Lanka was held on April 28 1885 on a Wesak Full Moon Day on Adhi Wesak Day. The Flag was originally designed in 1885 by the Colombo Committee. | |||
This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda thera.<ref>"Commemorative stamp issued - 125th annivesary of the Buddhist Flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (April 29, 2010), accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1004.htm]</ref> | |||
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== Design of the flag == | |||
The colors of the flag have great significance. | |||
== Commemorative stamps == | == Commemorative stamps == | ||
[[File:Buddhist flags stamp first day cover Sri Lanka.jpg| | Many commemorative stamps have been issued honoring the Buddhist flag. | ||
[[File:Buddhist flags stamp first day cover Sri Lanka.jpg|350px|left|thumb|First day cover of Sri Lankan stamp issued December 8, 1967.]] | |||
[[File:Buddhist flag World Buddhist Summit.jpg| | [[File:Buddhist flag World Buddhist Summit.jpg|250px|center|thumb|World Buddhist Summit, Dec. 9-11, 2004. Buddhist flag at top of circle of flags.]] | ||
[[File:Buddhist flag stamp Vietnam.jpg|350px|right|thumb|First day cover of Vietnamese stamp issued May 15, 1965.]] | |||
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== 125th anniversary celebrations == | == 125th anniversary celebrations == | ||
[[File:Buddhist flag stamp Sri Lanka.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Sri Lankan stamp.]] | In 2010, the 125th anniversary of the first raising of the flag was celebrated in Sri Lanka. | ||
[[File:Buddhist flag stamp Sri Lanka.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Sri Lankan stamp celebrating 125th anniversary of flag.]] | |||
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According to the ''Sunday Observer'': | |||
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Elaborate arrangements have been made to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the hoisting of the first Buddshist flag in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885. | Elaborate arrangements have been made to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the hoisting of the first Buddshist flag in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885. | ||
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The historic event was held 125 years ago at Dipaduttaramaya, Kotahena, Colombo by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Nayake Thera. | The historic event was held 125 years ago at Dipaduttaramaya, Kotahena, Colombo by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Nayake Thera. | ||
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To commemorate this historic event, a special religious ceremony will be held on April 28, Full Moon Poya Day at Dipaduttaramaya Thai Raja Maha Vihara, Kotahena at 4 pm. | To commemorate this historic event, a special religious ceremony will be held on April 28, Full Moon Poya Day at Dipaduttaramaya Thai Raja Maha Vihara, Kotahena at 4 pm. | ||
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It will be followed by a State-sponsored Vesak week in May which include an essay and poem competition among Buddhist schools, issuance of a commemorative stamp and construction of a commemorative monument of the Buddhist Flag. | It will be followed by a State-sponsored Vesak week in May which include an essay and poem competition among Buddhist schools, issuance of a commemorative stamp and construction of a commemorative monument of the Buddhist Flag. | ||
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The events are organised by Prince College, Kotahena. Other Buddhist organisations will also be celebrating this historic event in various parts of the country. | The events are organised by Prince College, Kotahena. Other Buddhist organisations will also be celebrating this historic event in various parts of the country. | ||
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The present incumbent of Dipaduttaramaya Thai Raja Maha Vihara, Ven. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Anunayake Thera who heads the organising committee said the historic Buddhist flag will be hoisted again at its original place at 4 p.m. on this day amidst a gathering of Maha Nayaka Theras and State dignitaries.<ref>"Hoisting first Buddhist flag in country," ''Sunday Observer'' (April 25, 2010) web page [[http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2010/04/25/new21.asp]]</ref> | The present incumbent of Dipaduttaramaya Thai Raja Maha Vihara, Ven. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Anunayake Thera who heads the organising committee said the historic Buddhist flag will be hoisted again at its original place at 4 p.m. on this day amidst a gathering of Maha Nayaka Theras and State dignitaries.<ref>"Hoisting first Buddhist flag in country," ''Sunday Observer'' (April 25, 2010) web page [[http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2010/04/25/new21.asp]]</ref> | ||
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The ''Sri Lanka News'' reported: | |||
<ref>''Sri Lanka News'' [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest.htm]</ref> | |||
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The Buddhist flag continues to make news. On May 5, 2012, the ''Sri Lanka News'' reported: | |||
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The Isipathanaramaya temple of Vevala, Bokkaavala, Pujapitiya is making the largest Buddhist flag in the world. The flag will be 200 feet long and 100 feet wide. | |||
Presently, the largest Buddhist flag is in Thailand. It is created with 9,000 square feet of cloth.<ref>"Largest Buddhist flag," Sri Lanka News | |||
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== Note == | == Note == | ||
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Revision as of 16:41, 9 May 2012
The Buddhist flag is an emblem of the solidarity of all Buddhists. Introduced in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885, the flag has been an enduring symbol among Buddhist groups and nations.
History of the flag
The Buddhist flag was first unveiled in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885.
According to the Sri Lanka News":
(OGNP) Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of the Buddhist Flag in the country. The inaugural ceremony of then Buddhist Flag designed and introduced by Sri Lanka was held on April 28 1885 on a Wesak Full Moon Day on Adhi Wesak Day. The Flag was originally designed in 1885 by the Colombo Committee.
This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda thera.[1]
Design of the flag
The colors of the flag have great significance.
Commemorative stamps
Many commemorative stamps have been issued honoring the Buddhist flag.
125th anniversary celebrations
In 2010, the 125th anniversary of the first raising of the flag was celebrated in Sri Lanka.
According to the Sunday Observer:
Elaborate arrangements have been made to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the hoisting of the first Buddshist flag in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885.
The historic event was held 125 years ago at Dipaduttaramaya, Kotahena, Colombo by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Nayake Thera.
To commemorate this historic event, a special religious ceremony will be held on April 28, Full Moon Poya Day at Dipaduttaramaya Thai Raja Maha Vihara, Kotahena at 4 pm.
It will be followed by a State-sponsored Vesak week in May which include an essay and poem competition among Buddhist schools, issuance of a commemorative stamp and construction of a commemorative monument of the Buddhist Flag.
The events are organised by Prince College, Kotahena. Other Buddhist organisations will also be celebrating this historic event in various parts of the country.
The present incumbent of Dipaduttaramaya Thai Raja Maha Vihara, Ven. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Anunayake Thera who heads the organising committee said the historic Buddhist flag will be hoisted again at its original place at 4 p.m. on this day amidst a gathering of Maha Nayaka Theras and State dignitaries.[2]
The Sri Lanka News reported: [3]
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The Buddhist flag continues to make news. On May 5, 2012, the Sri Lanka News reported:
The Isipathanaramaya temple of Vevala, Bokkaavala, Pujapitiya is making the largest Buddhist flag in the world. The flag will be 200 feet long and 100 feet wide.
Presently, the largest Buddhist flag is in Thailand. It is created with 9,000 square feet of cloth.<ref>"Largest Buddhist flag," Sri Lanka News