INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Supreme Patriarchs (Mahanayaka Theros) of Sri Lankas Malwatta, Asgiriya, Amarapura and Ramanna Chapters have actually asked for the
British federal governments intervention in the preservation of archaeological discovers linked to Lord Buddhas corporeal remains found from
Uttar Pradesh in India, which are presently at risk of auction.In a letter addressed to the British High Commissioner in Colombo, the
Supreme Patriarchs of Sri Lankas 4 primary Buddhist chapters, have actually expressed their objection towards exposing this collection of
gems which was discovered from a mound in Northern India to a public auction, highlighting that it will be a fantastic loss to the world
heritage.Furthermore, the Buddhist leaders noted: We are stunned to discover that a collection of invaluable jewels linked to the corporeal
remains of Lord Buddha is set up to go under the hammer at Sothebys in Hong Kong.We find out that this collection of jewels was uncovered
from a mound in Northern lndia, which is undoubtedly the home of the Buddha
This has been well-known by world-famous archaeologists like Nicolas Chow, Chairman of Sothebys and a professional in Asian art, as one of
the most extraordinary historical discoveries of all time
To expose such an important artefact to a public auction will be a fantastic loss to the world heritage.The letter to the British High
Commissioner in Colombo likewise stresses that as a Buddhist country, Sri Lanka has an emotional and spiritual worth towards any sort of
remains associated to Lord Buddha, noting that they are most revered and worshipped by all Buddhists, not just by Sri Lankans but all
Buddhists around the world.Knowing Your Excellencys eager interest and observations of our religious practices and faith, it is not
essential to elaborate any more about the level of sensitivity of this matter to the around the world Buddhists, the letter added.On Tuesday
(06 ), Indias government slammed the proposed sale of a spectacular cache of gems linked to the remains of the Buddha and called for their
return to India, where they were stated to have been collected more than a century earlier by a British colonial official.The collection of
gem antiques including amethysts, pearls, carnelians, shell and embossed gold sheets is set to go up for auction in Hong Kong on
Wednesday.Described by Sothebys auction home as having exceptional spiritual, historical and historical importance, the gem relics are
thought about sacred by many Buddhists, who believe they are the corporeal stays of the Buddha.
