President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday said he and his Government are committed to protecting and nurturing the Buddhasasana as per the country’s Constitution.The President was speaking at the Tripitakabhivandana national event to submit a request letter to UNESCO representatives seeking World Heritage recognition to the Tripitaka, at the Maha Maluwa (Great Terrace) of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy on Saturday .
