The Buddhist Catechism

In token of respect and affection I dedicate to my counsellor and friend of many years, Hikkaduwe Sumangala, Pradhāna Nāyaka Sthavīra and High Priest of Adam's Peak (Sripada) and the Western Province, THE BUDDHIST CATECHISM, in its revised form.
H. S. OLCOTT
Adyar , 1903.
VIDYODAYA COLLEGE,
Colombo , 7 th July , 1881.
I hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Sinhalese version of the Catechism prepared by Colonel H. S. Olcott, and that the same is in agreement with the Canon of the Southern Buddhist Church. I recommend the work to teachers in Buddhist schools, mid to all others who may wish to impart information to beginners about the essential features of our religion.
H. SUMANGALA,
High Priest of Sripada and Galle, and Principal of the Vidyodaya Parivena.
VIDYODAYA COLLEGE,
April 7, 1897.
I have gone over the thirty-third (English) edition of the Catechism, with the help of interpreters, and confirm my recommendation for its use in Buddhist schools.
H. SUMANGALA.