Tamil Monk to help Wanni people
A Tamil Buddhist monk has decided to start humanitarian activities in the uncleared areas by assisting orphans and refugees in the LTTE-controlled areas.

Ven. Pandith Nandachariya, an American citizen, is to visit the Wanni and meet LTTE political wing leader S Thamilselvan. The monk is to donate TVs, generators, VCD players and video recorders to orphanages which house around 6000 children.

The decision to help the people in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi is being done in a bid to build goodwill among all religions and promote peace.

Ven. Nandachariya has requested Most Ven. Brahmanawatte Seelavi Thera to give his consent to rename " Kilinochchi Lumbini Rajamaha Vihara" as " Universal Peace Centre" .

The monk has been invited to the country by Rehabilitation Minister Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena.

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