To
Anita Hughes
Hon’ble Director
Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
Victoria
Australia.
E-mail: wbu@bdcu.org.au
Dear Dhamma Sister,
It is indeed a matter of immense sorrow that due to the sudden
deterioration of my health condition as well as the present situation of
our country; I have not other way but to cancel my cherished visit to your
organization and attend the Grand Opening Ceremony of the “John D. Hughes
Dhamma Cetiya Meditation Hall and Library”.
Late Most Reverend John D. Hughes was a religious personality with high
reputation in the international arena and in that line we had the
opportunity of raised our voice for peace through Buddhism in the
conference of World Fellowship of Buddhists, World Buddhist Sangha Council
etc. As a gesture of friendship and cordial relationship, John D. Hughes
was kind to visit Dharmarajika Complex, Dhaka two times. Today, I wish to
recall with gratitude the invaluable support and financial cooperation and
Reverend John D. Hughes and your organization for the welfare of the
inmates of Dharmarajika.
Construction of Dhamma Cetiya Meditation Hall and Library in memory of
Rev. John D. Hughes is quietly an appropriate decision and followers of
Buddhists as well as peace lovers while visit your centre will remind them
to make their lives sublime. In such a way Rev. John D. Hughes will be
ever memorable to all of us in the days to come.
Had I the opportunity of being present in the Grand Opening Ceremony, I
would be the happiest one and I whole heartedly wish the memorial service
an excellent one. Please convey my deep regards to the Reverends who would
be in the midst of the occasion and be engaged in prayer for Reverend John
D. Hughes. Please accept my blessings and may you live long through the
paths of the Triple Gem.
Yours in Dhamma,
Ven. Suddhananda Mahathero
President
Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha
May You Be Well and Happy