Nothing was impossible for the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple Venerable Galboda Gnanissara Thera as he was able to accomplish  many things which was perceived to be impossible, President Ranil  Wickremesinghe said yesterday whilst paying a glowing tribute to the  late Prelate.  

“The late Thera accomplished much through his  organisational skills and determination, though he had no resources,” the  President said in a condolence message.   

“The late Thera was able to strengthen international ties  and through this exercise played a role in popularising Theravada  Buddhism in countries such as Japan, Taiwan and Thailand”.   

He also played a great role in teaching English to the  youth and instilling vocational skills among them. Also the Thera worked  towards preserving the environment in the Southern province through his  concept of ‘Tree Bank’. He implemented this by planting trees such as  Mahogany and teak in 900-acre land in Akuressa,” the President  recalled.