The 'Jayanthi Mawatha' in the new town was opened by him to mark the Buddha Jayanthi. He also spent time at the Samadhi Buddha statue which he admitted had brought him solace when he was in prison.

The serene images of Lord Buddha that he makes are all in the Samadhi (seated) posture. Over the years, he has made hundreds and thousands of them for worship in homes, offices and temples all over ...