Invoking blessings on the country, President, Government and all, a record four-digit number of Buddhist monks who assembled at the BMICH premises on yesterday evening chanted the  'Jaya Pirith' and appealed celestial powers to help the country's forward march, dispelling all challenges and setbacks posed to the Nation. More than 4000 Buddhist monks took part in the chanting that went on till this morning.Pix by President's media and Janaka Galappaththi