The establishment of Buddha Sasana in the country ensures the protection of all living beings and the message by Arahant Mahinda Thero stresses the importance of treating all races and religion equally, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

:The State policy of honouring the Buddha Sasana ensures close amity between all communities. said President in his Poson message.

Full text of the President's Poson message:

The establishment of the Buddha Sasana in Sri Lanka on a day such as this marked the dawn of a new civilization in the country. We commemorate this landmark event with honour

An intelligent and civilized nation emerged in Sri Lanka with the advent of Arahant Mahinda Thero who delivered the message of the Dhamma. The establishment of Buddha Sasana in the country ensures the protection of all living beings.

Our nation achieved excellence in the social, cultural, economic and political arenas by following the new Buddhist path as shown by Arahant Mahinda Thero. The people of this nation filled with the noble values of kindness, mercy and compassion earned plaudits from other nations.

Buddhism shows the means to end suffering, leaves no room for division. The message given by Arahant Mahinda Thero stresses the importance of treating all races and religion equally. The State policy of honouring the Buddha Sasana ensures close amity between all communities.

"Sarancha Saratho Gnathwa - Asarancha Asaratho

The Sarang Adhigachchanthi - Samma Sankappa gochachara.

"They who see the truth as truth and untruth as untruth, will see truth, because they entertain right thoughts" .

Let us make Poson more meaningful by rallying round to ensure a prosperous country."