Gayani sent a message to Akio Toyoda President and CEO, Toyota Motor Corporation – email address that said:
Dear Sir,
I am seeking financial support to build a living premises for a poor Buddhist temple in a remote area in Sri Lanka.
At the moment 3 bikkus are living there with less than minimum facilities)
The estimated cost will be 1,700,000/= Sri Lankan rupees ( around 10, 500 US dollars).
If you are willing to contribute please contact me, as I can give more information about the temple
Thanks,
Gayani