The event this book covers both Sri Lanka's (Ceylon's) and Myanmar's (Burma's) contributions to the spread of Buddhism in the west. With an initial focus on Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya, and his mission to England for which the centennial celebrates, it also tracks the ways Buddhism spread to other countries in the west, over 12 chapters plus a preface and introduction.
Announcement Flyer for UK Buddhist Day Celebration. The flyer reads:
To commemorate the arrival of the first Buddhist Emissary in the UK by Ven. Bhikkhu Ananda Metteyya (Charles Henry Allan Bennett) in 1908.
Sunday, 20 September 2009, 5 - 7 pm at the Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre, 309-311 Kingsbury Road, London NW9 9PE
Commemorative Lecture: “Spreading the Light of Asia to Europe: Ananda Metteyya’s Buddhist Message to the West” by John L. Crow, Research Scholar, Florida State University, USA.
Participants will include members of the Maha Sangha; representatives of diplomatic corps; civic dignitaries; clergy of other faiths and distinguished laity.
All Are Cordially Welcome
For Details Contact:
SSIBC, 309-311 Kingsbury Road, London NW9 9PE
Tel: 020 8204 3301 Fax: 020 8933 9395 Email: ssibc@ntlworld.com
Biographical chapter contained in the book, Dharma to the UK: A Centennial Celebration of Buddhist Legacy (2008). At the time of publication, this chapter was the most detailed biography of Ananda Metteyya available.
