#RIP Dr A T Ariyaratne (1931-2024): Founder of @sarvodayalanka, #lka's largest community-based organisation based on 3 strands of "Gandhian ideals, Buddhist philosophy & ecumenical spirituality". Ari articulated & practised sustainable development long before that term was coined
In a tribute written when #ATAriyaratne turned 80, I called him "Conscience keeper of a bruised nation". It was based on inspiring interactions over 25 yrs. I noed how he has advocated a world without extreme poverty or extreme affluence @down2earthindia downtoearth.org.in/news/founder-o…
@down2earthindia "Modernity is not determined by time. It is determined by our attitudes and outlook to life and living" said young #lka activist @ATAriyaratne accepting 1969 @MagsaysayAward for Community Leadership. #ATAriyaratne #Magsaysay @sarvodayalanka Full speech: rmaward.asia/awardee/ariyar…