Prayer for Peace was held on June 3oth 2007-Pososn Poya day.

Veemansa Bodhi Sanga Society organized a Prayer for Peace to create space for the people of all communities to talk peace. It was held at Viharamahadevi open air theatre at dusk.

The purpose of the Prayer for Peace was to prevent war and plead for peace in Sri Lanka. People are worried as violence escalates.

Yasiru Ahalanga (2 1/2) of Wattala

The participants feel that, there is no diffrence between religions

Many gathered to pray for peace

"All should be able to live with dignity without any discrimination. We have to understand, respect and love each other. We cannot win the hearts and minds of the people through violence" said D. G. Emma Nona of Nugegoda

Organisers believe prayer can help in achieving peace

Peace is 'cheaper than war' according to the participants

Trust must be built between the communities

Priority should be given to sustainable peace

Ravinthu Thivanga Ahalanga (4) of Wattala took part in candle light vigil

Space is needed to talk peace and make peace

"Tamils do not want to witness another war. Sinhalese do not want war either. We all want to live in harmony. All communities have to work together for permanent peace in Sri Lanka" said Igalagamage Dayaratne of Kotte

Wage peace, not war

People want the stalled peace process to restart

Climate of fear is on the rise

Peace needs to prevail