Page 11 - The Origin and Early Spread of The Buddhist Flag 佛旗的缘起与传播

On 17 April of the same year, the Buddhist flag

was first published on Sarasavi Sandaresa

newspaper, making its public appearance to

Ceylon Buddhists.

Two weeks later, during Wesak Day on 28

April, the Buddhist flag is first hoisted by Ven.

Migettuwatte Gunananda, the winner of the

debate between Buddhists and Christians, at

the Deepaduththaramaya temple.