Of late much funding has gone to ridicule the Buddhists. They have also been referred to as ‘racists’ ‘extremists’ ‘terrorists’ ‘militants’ and even ‘clowns’. Obviously, some people are very annoyed with the teachings of Buddha. The urban dictionary describes fundamentalism …

“People who were educated in British schools and who were taught European history and geography, neglecting native history and geography cannot see the true value of their country’s past which they view with the eyes of the foreigners.” – Ivan …

We need to put into context some key factors. When John Kerry openly admits to being proud of regime change in Sri Lanka, it is a clear indication that the January/August 2015 elections had all the hallmarks of foreign intervention. …

By Charles.S.Perera

A.J.N.Selladurai’s article, ” Devolution of power is all that is required”, which appeared in the Sri Lanka Guardian on 6 August,2008, need no reply as it is only a reflection of his mental hatred and bias against the …

By Charles S. Perera

In the wake of the Government Forces entering in to the District of Kilinochchi controlled by the armies of the demoniac Prabhakaran, Bishop Duleep Chikera has woken up to call for a Peace Zone in the …

Passing legislation by Parliament to control the members of the Maha Sangha was an unwarranted move by the pro- minority and pro-western government, to mislead the Buddhists and Maha Sangha amidst of proposed so called new constitution said Global Sri …

RANJITH SOYSA

As reported in Sunday Island of 10^th instant former High Commissioner for India. Gopalkrishna Gandhi has subscribed to the view that a large scale killings (by the defence forces) have taken place during the last period of …

Malwatte, Asgiriya oppose laws to control monks

Passing legislation by Parliament to control the members of the Sangha was an unwarranted move by the government, Most Venerable Anunayake of Malwatte Chapter Dr. Niyangoda Sri Vijithasiri Thera said yesterday afternoon.…

By Shenali D Waduge

 Buddhism came to Sri Lanka by royal invitation. Buddhism was followed by Sinhala Buddhists and respected by Tamil Hindus. 180 rulers of the Sinhale nation ruled following the Dasa-Raja-Dhamma: The ‘Ten Royal Virtues’. No politician (local …

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), the Bodu Jana Peramuna (BJP) and the Eksath Sinhale Mahajana Peramuna (ESMP) called on provisions to be included in the new Constitution changing the name of the country from Sri Lanka to Sinhale.
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