Asgiriya chapter issues tough statement

Following a meeting of the Karaka Sangha Sabha, the Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter, the Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanaratana Thera in a strongly worded statement today highlighted concerns about the challenges posed by internal and external conspiracies against Sinhala Buddhists in Sri Lanka and emphasized the need for the Mahanayake Theras of the Three Nikayas and the patriotic people of the Island to act in unison to face such injustices.

“All other religious groups in the country should keep it in mind that Buddhists in Sri Lanka had always respected and allowed unhindered the existence of other religions. We condemn acts by other religious groups that insult this tolerant Buddhist ethic,” the statement said.

“Although we do not approve the aggressive behaviour and speech of Ven.  Galabodaatte Gnanasara Thero the viewpoint expressed by Ven. Gnanasara cannot be discarded but to be reviewed and investigated  by the government.. Insulting Bhikkus by various groups without inquiring into the veracity of the issues raised by him cannot be condoned.”.

The full text of the statement issued by the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya is as follows;

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