One of Sri Lanka’s highest Buddhist authority figures – Asigiri Chapter Prelate Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana has called for the stoning of Muslims and urged Sinhala Buddhists to refrain from frequenting Muslim-owned shops and consuming food offered by Muslims. For such blatant vitriol against Muslims, fanning the growing unfounded paranoias about the Muslims – he remains untouched; no charges have yet been brought against the Asigiri Chief prelate for violating the ICCPR Act.
In an anti-Muslim speech delivered on Sunday in the presence of UNP MP Mayantha Dissanayake, Gnanarathana thera makes a shameful display of hate towards Muslims – spewing words that completely violate the very non-violent principles Buddhism stands for.
“Mayantha here was talking earlier about how Muslims shouldn’t be sidelined… But even I will say now, don’t go to these Muslim owned shops, dont’ consume the food they offer,” the Asgiri Chief prelate said while adding, “The Muslims don’t love us [Sinhalese]…”
He goes on to state that it is a well known fact that Muslims have poisoned ‘our people’ [Sinhalese] and that they have been plotting to destroy ‘our people’. The thera says therefore it is of paramount importance that Buddhists protect themselves.
Further egging on the growing Islamophobia, this monk representing one of the highest orders of the Buddha Shasana in Sri Lanka, also implies he believes the younger generation will be infertile due to frequenting Muslim owned eateries.
He also speaks of the sterilization rumours – adds fuel to the fire. He speaks of a Doctor from Matale who destroyed hundreds and thousands of ‘our children’. The thera is most likely referring to Dr. Shafi from Kurunegala who now appears to have been falsely accused of sterilizing Sinhala women.
The thera says such ‘traitors’ must not be left in peace.
“I overheard some Upaasaka Ammas here speaking of how these doctors must be stoned to death. . . I will not say it should happen, but that is what should happen…If one of our people committed such crimes against them [Muslims], we would have been sliced to death…” he goes on spewing further hate on Muslims.
The Chief prelate also revealed his true agenda – the reason behind why he so vehemently spewed vitriol against Muslims – his campaign for the Rajapaksas at the upcoming Presidential polls.
With no announcement made so far about the candidate or the specific election dates, Sri Gnanarathana thera seems to have already declared the winner.
“I heard this very auspicious news, that Chamal Rajapaksa will be the future President of this country… I had not heard this before but was overjoyed to hear it…I invite Mayantha too, crossover and help rebuild and save this country,” he added. (By Purnima Ranawaka)
Hamlet / June 18, 2019
Ashamed For All Buddhists, who allow this!
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Amarasiri / June 18, 2019
CT,
This is Sinhala Buddhism in a nutshell. Actually this is Para-Sinhala Para-Buddhism, the curse of the Land of Native Veddah Aethho.This is different from pristine Buddhism.
It is Para -Sinhala Para-Buddhism and the politicians who follow the Para-Sinhala “Buddhism”, the curse of the Land who had turned the Land of Native Veddah Aethho into a cesspit, per the Chief of Veddah Aethho.
Ask the Tamils and LTTE why they attacked the saffron clad Monks besides the military? They attacked the Temple of the Tooth, supposedly a canine tooth, which these moron monks preside on.
Why doesn’t this moron Monk ask for the abolition of the executive presidency?
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Mark / June 18, 2019
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Old codger / June 19, 2019
I don’t suppose it will be any use to wait breathlessly for a statement on the matter from a well-known Cardinal. One requires a spine to lead, but the Catholics have a supine hamuduruwo in a red robe
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Radical Ideas / June 18, 2019
This kind speech must be given at the UN main chamber celebrating the Philosophy and also in the UNHCR sessions. Marwellous! When they themselves are the worst enemies unto them, who needs an outsider to destroy them. This is fulfilment of Lord Buddha’s advice, that the Monks will destroy his teachings more than all the enemies combined. These people need psychological treatment pretty fast…. i mean, years of training is to end up like this?
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Lanka Perera / June 18, 2019
What is the difference between this speech calling for stoning of Muslims and what is said in Koran calling for killing of non-believers. If you are not prepared to take action against Koran, how can you ask to take action against this prelate.
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Ruzni / June 18, 2019
Koran does not say about killing of non beleivers. do not quote out of context. Koran categorically mentioned do not trangress and allah do not like transgressors
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Lanka Perera / June 19, 2019
Do not tell lies to cover up the crime of Koran in instigating violence. It not only says to kill non believers but also to treat them as infidels, destroy their places of worship. tell lies to non believers, pretend to be friendly with them and when the opportune moment comes over power them. Muslims practice all these when they are in the majority, but in countries where they live as minority they talk of human rights, equality etc. It is OK for Mullahs and Muftis to issue fatwas against non Muslims to be killed, but when Buddhist priest does the same you start shouting.
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Marwan / June 19, 2019
Here is the answer you need to be aware.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8fYSY_2oDU
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Native Vedda / June 18, 2019
Lanka Perera
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No one has to take any action against this saffron clad thug because he genuinely believes in “Sunday Sil Monday Kill” as preached and practiced in Sinhala/Buddhism, which has been protected by chapter II of the constitution since 1972 whereas Quran is not.
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By the way if you want to ban Quran please sue the state for not banning it however the police has to charge this old man for inciting violence.
Like Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana’s bible Mahawamsa, Quran was also written many hundred years ago.
However this man is living now and here.
It is difficult for you to see the difference from Sinhala/Buddhist ghetto.
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Jana / June 19, 2019
Doesn’t Koran say ‘killing one human is equivalent to killing all humanity?’ ? I think you’re just a lair!
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Thiru / June 18, 2019
What has been practiced against Tamils is now being advocated for Muslims.
There is no surprise in this: Gradual rise of Sinhalese-Buddhist fascism over 71 years is now openly expressed by these bhikkus and others. They are above the law.
I wonder how long it took the Nazis to perfect their fascism?
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Amarasiri / June 18, 2019
CT,
Let’s call for a the stoning of the so-called Sinhala -“Buddhist” Monks, as they are an Insult to the Buddha, and bastardization of the True Teachings of Buddha.
Any takers?
The Satan following Wahhabies have converted some of the Buddha following Buddhists into Satan, Mara, MaRa following imbeciles.
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Amarasiri / June 18, 2019
Hamlet,
To be or not to be: that is the question.
To stone or not to stone: that is the question.
Let’s have a cartoon showing Para-Sinhala Para-“Buddhist “ Monks stoning Muslims, along with a cartoon showing Muslims stoning a Muslim woman.
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Justice and Fairplay / June 18, 2019
Unbelievable ! Is this a learned monk or what?
The difference between a truly democratic country and ours is that in the former, he would have plenty of explaining to do while here in the kingdom of selective justice, his garb gives him an immunity which none others enjoy.
DONT our leaders see the damage they cause to our society through their inaction? How can a decent, stable society survive in this way?
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Rationalist / June 19, 2019
Does this Man in Robes, Teach the Four Brahmaviharas, of “Meththa, Karuna, Muditha, and Upekhkha,” to his Followers?
How can He, when He cannot even Practise ‘Upekhkha’!
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Sunil Dahanayake / June 18, 2019
I have listened to this speeach. The hounarable monk mentioned that propoer investigations have not been carried out.
But here as usual, CT publishes an article with bullshit misleading headlines to satisfy the racists. .
Now everybody has forgotten that morethan 250 people died. Racisit politicians and this kind of webpages are trying cover up these terrorist activities and trying to pass the blame to Sinhalese, Buddhisam and Buddist monks.
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Tara / June 18, 2019
If proper investigations have not been carried out, it is no fault of the Muslims, they have cooperated with the authorities, and even warned the leaders of this country, and that does not mean he has to call for their stoning.
Why is he attacking that doctor with no PROOF of wrongdoing?
Is it okay for someone from the clergy to find him guilty of something that even the investigators have not officially stated?
No one has forgotten those who died, but people have forgotten, that the majority Muslims did not do it, and that ALL are accused of wrong doing. The Muslims did not blame ALL Buddhists for Aluthgama.
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Native Vedda / June 18, 2019
Tara
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“Why is he attacking that doctor with no PROOF of wrongdoing?”
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Because people like Sunil Dahanayake, Lanka Perera, ……………. like carrying his b***s.
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Fat / June 18, 2019
Mr.Sunil didn’t you listen to the monks speech posted.. he clearly states do not visit Muslim owned shops..wtf
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Amarasiri / June 18, 2019
Sunil Dahanataka,
Only low mean IQ 79, Sinhala “Buddhist “ prostrate to Para-Sinhala -Para-“Buddhist” Monks, who are racists, who claim to be the third Jewel of the Triple Gem.
The Monks set up the system that way, I that the monks can control the low IQ Morons.
Have you heard about the monks Buddharakkitta, Somarama etc.
Have any of them achieved Nibbana or Nirvana? No, No and No. They either got vaporized, oxidized or rotted .
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Janaka from Matara / June 18, 2019
Sunil Dahanayake: Either you have a problem with your Sinhala comprehension or you are pathetically dishonest. This monk is breaking law of the land at more than one instance just in this short video clip. He should be charged as such.
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K A Sumanasekera / June 18, 2019
Poor Asgiriya Thero..
I saw Muslim Fawsy bending over worshiping the prelate, after offering him a Gold Plated Atapaiaraiajkara package on behalf of the whole UNP Muslim Cabinet Cabal of Dr Ranil, only a week ago.
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I also read the Malwattu Asgiri Chapters urged the Muslims to re join their UNP Cabinet mates and get their Ministerial Gigs back to give us Yahapalanaya.
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The Ven Thero was UNP Myantha’s Guest..
Would he utter such things to hurt Myantha..
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Who is this writer..Is he a staffer of Mangala Samaraweera..
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D. P. / June 18, 2019
Inda inda eke vehera
Vinda vinda daham Manahara
Sinda binda mok sasara
Ane’ Devidath noduti Mokpura.
This is another one of the Devidath Nikaya monk who have Sinhalized both the Buddha & Buddhism. They don’t understand the very simple fact that the Buddhism is an intelligence based religion; therefore, in the knowledge based modern world, any faith based religion cannot present a serious threat to Buddhism; and that the real challenge to Buddhism is adjusting to the scientific thinking! I would like to ask intelligent citizens to feel sorry for these fellows who are still living the pre- Newton/Darwin days.
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Arshad / June 18, 2019
Koran does not state. Read the Koran fully and show where it is mentioned. on contrast Koran States There is no Compulsion in Religion
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Native Vedda / June 18, 2019
KASmaalam K A Sumanasekera
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“I saw Muslim Fawsy bending over worshiping the prelate, after offering him a Gold Plated Atapaiaraiajkara package on behalf of the whole UNP Muslim Cabinet Cabal of Dr Ranil, only a week ago.”
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Isn’t it precisely why this Assgiria asked the Muslims to get back to their positions?
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Andy / June 19, 2019
Nothing to do with writer, it is all on tape. Watch the video. That is enough to put his head on the chopping block. A national disgrace.
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chiv / June 18, 2019
Excellent. SriLankan Buddhism at its best. Time for Ranjith to meet him and take selfie.
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Abu Mukarram / June 18, 2019
Everybody seems to be becoming insane
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srilal / June 18, 2019
Typical trade mark of true , hardcore Rajapakse supporters ! We’ve got our Cardinal who is vying for another Rajapakse’s term and now with this , it’s pretty clear what their true intentions are .
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Tara / June 18, 2019
Is this a true Buddhist? No. He has insulted the teachings of his Master, and is preaching hate, not tolerance. He is doing the Yakka’s work.
Will the spineless politicians condemn such hate speech? No. The Buddhist clergy seems to have control of political matters, and now leading the calls for violence against the minority, instead of preaching peace and unity. This is bringing shame to Buddhism.
DID HE CALL FOR THE STONING OF BUDDHISTS WHEN INNOCENT MUSLIMS WERE SLAUGHTERED IN ALUTHGAMA?
Are Buddhists like him capable of differentiating between Muslim extremists and the majority innocent Muslims? Apparently NOT.
Why is he picking on that Muslim doctor, when the authorities seem to have NO evidence that he has done anything wrong? His colleagues and co-workers have all vouched for him, and people are suspicious of these so called accusations?
Any clergy, from any religious denomination, should keep out of political and security issues, and focus on preaching peace and unity, instead of sitting on their behinds and preaching hate. Shame on this disgraceful man.
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Rev Medalankara de Choppe / June 18, 2019
Bloody son of a bitch, sired in a stinking gutter by a VD infested dog.
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Steve / June 18, 2019
“The Chief prelate also revealed his true agenda – the reason behind why he so vehemently spewed vitriol against Muslims – his campaign for the Rajapaksas at the upcoming Presidential polls.”
Bring back Sir John Kotelawela ; he would have rubbed tar on this bald head. Disgrace to all Buddhists and the nation.
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nalmen / June 18, 2019
what has the cardinal to say about this?
as a close associate of the rajapaksas does he support it?
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Sat / June 18, 2019
How funny, now buddism and its followers promoting hate.. Buddhas teachings gone to the dogs ..follow the religion if you want to preserve it, so simple
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Plain Truth / June 18, 2019
CT in the name of God please do not publish comments like this. In stead of contributing to peace and harmony you buggers are adding fuel to the flames of hatred. Anybody can say anything but that does not mean that those sentiments need to be published just to suit the whims and fancies of others.
All you CT guys are Tamils living comfortably out of Sri Lanka out of the reach of Justice, so in that freedom please do not contribute to disharmony.
In reality you Tamils are no better than the the warmonger Sinhalese , all out for revenge with hatred.
Your Tamil politicians live comfortably in Colombo talking through their arseholes and defecating from their mouths while the law abiding Tamils in the North are struggling to make a living.
Tell those bloody rogues Vigneswaran, Sambandan, Mano Ganeshan, etc to go to Jaffna and help build the land into a showcase of prosperity and progress so others can learn from it.
Publish this if you have your own Balls & Guts instead of quivering in the cold.
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Taraki / June 18, 2019
Plain Truth – well said.
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Native Vedda / June 18, 2019
Taraki
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“Plain Truth – well said.”
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Well spotted the bull s**t.
Are you into bull s**t spotting?
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PARAGON / June 18, 2019
TO-PLAIN TRUTH
WHAT THIS HAS GOT TO DO WITH TAMIL LEADERS.YOUR REAL NAME IS NOT PLAIN TRUTH BUT UNEDUCATED MUSLIM.please always remember you the eastern muslims are to day because of jaffna tamil teachers since about 30-50 years ago eastern muslims never had a good teacher among them self.PLEASE REMEMBER ALWAYS EVEN YOUR LEADERS SUCH AS KARIAPPAR,MUSOOR MOULANA,AND ASRUFF ALL LEARN TO DO POLITICS FROM TAMIL LEADERS SUCH AS LATE S.J.V.SLVANAYAGAM NOT FROM KING OF SAUDI ARABIA-ASLAMU ALIKUM-JAYAWEEWA.
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Navin / June 19, 2019
You should join this anti Muslim monk, you are doing the same thing.
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Native Vedda / June 18, 2019
Plain Truth
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“Your Tamil politicians live comfortably in Colombo talking through their arseholes and defecating from their mouths while the law abiding Tamils in the North are struggling to make a living.”
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Well delivered your bull s**t.
However if you do not like them living comfortably in Colombo please relocate the parliament to North, East, Jaffna, Point Pedro, Mannar, Vanni, ……. or the least you could is to declare and recognise North East a separate country, so that they can live there and look after their own business from North East.
It is not just the law abiding Tamils in the North are struggling to make a living so are the people throughout the island for many decades.
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I suggest you stop being a voyeurist (while holding the willi in one hand) watching only the defecating Tamil politicians and open your eyes and look at innocent people all around the island.
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Siva Sankaran Sharma / June 18, 2019
Tamils in the north are struggling , because they are denied a living by the occupying Sinhalese armed forces and now out of area Sinhalese colonists, who are stealing their lands and all other forms of living not by anyone else. Recently Sillusena had opened a new Sinhalese colony on stolen Tamil lands , in an ancient Tamil village called Amai Kulam in Mullaitheevu district and renamed this village to Iba something. Just like the adjacent Manal Aru was renamed Weli Oya and settled with Sinhalese. Under guise of the Maheveli development they are trying to create new Sinhalese colonies in the north on stolen Tamil land. This is what that racist Gamini Dissanayake planned and he was thwarted . Now they are trying to fulfil his dream. As a prelude Buddhist priests and the archeological and forestry department are claiming ancient Hindu temples as Buddhist and private Tamil lands being confiscated by the both these departments on flimsy excused and then given to Sinhalese settlers from the south. Tamils are in hardship in the north. Yes they are in hardship due to the occupying Sinhalese armed forces , Sri Lankan government and Sinhalese Buddhists Fascists.
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Justice & Fairplay / June 18, 2019
Plain Truth,
There are two ways of looking at things. Yours in one. The other is the how CT has seen it.
The culprit is not just any saffron robed monk; he is the Asgiriya prelate. If indiscretions of such magnitude by the ‘high and mighty’ go without attracting media attention , they will be repeated by even others, with increasing venom and much greater hatred. Is that what you want?
The only way wrong can be righted is by highlighting them and commenting on them fearlessly. And that is precisely what COLOMBO TELEGRAPH has done on this occasion.
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Native Vedda / June 19, 2019
Justice & Fairplay
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“There are two ways of looking at things. Yours in one. The other is the how CT has seen it.”
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There are two kinds of people.
Those who are blessed with wisdom and those who call themselves Plain Truth.
The worrying trend is Plain Truth multiplies like rats.
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Amaraneethi / June 18, 2019
The Sri Lankan Buddhists & sinhalese claim that this is the only country they have. But the monks are portraying Buddhism as a violent and racist religion. The monks are openly going along with the thugs and destroying innocent Muslims houses and shops. Now the so called highest prelate is damaging the Buddhism by his foul mouth. All these guys are behind mo eyes and worldly pleasures.
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Taraki / June 18, 2019
Do you really understand Sinhala? Listen to the speech carefully. Don’t assume that the caption summarises it and start typing. There are better forms of exercise than jumping to conclusions.
CT will make an issue of anything that damages Sinhala Buddhism. When was the last time you saw an article here with some good news? No doubt GTF and others will be re-posting this everywhere.
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Native Vedda / June 18, 2019
Taraki
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“CT will make an issue of anything that damages Sinhala Buddhism.”
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I know for sure the origin of Buddhism can be trace back to Buddha.
Is it true that Sinhala Buddhism can be traced back to SINHALA BUDDHA?
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Janaka from Matara / June 18, 2019
Taraki.
I understand Sinhala well. This monk is breaking the law of the land.
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Navin / June 19, 2019
If you don’t like what CT is saying, you don’t have to read it, and keep making lame comments.
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Marwan / June 19, 2019
What a joker you must be. Standing up for a disgraced Buddhist monk. Disgraced by his own teachings and maintaining highest ethics and moral standards. They must stick to written scripts and not blurt out what comes to mind, since they in full public view all the time. By saying such things they are poisoning the arrow tips and getting ready for another war. Hate mongering is usually at lower levels, but this one utterly devours the cake.
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Don cloud / June 18, 2019
Sri Lanka is a shit as a whole, they will and not ever change colors, it’s time the Minoroty join hands other wise it will be history repeating itself.
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nimal / June 18, 2019
Shameful to hear this type of uttering from a highly regarded monk.this is purely racism.Not expected from any one.
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Lakshman Maddumahewa / June 18, 2019
The monk totally MR fellow.He influenced to this monk became chief incumbent. I totally rejected the monk uttter about the performance of UNP.he illustrated cell illuminated by electricity’s generated by Victoria ,randenigala which totally not known to this foolish monk.what about Mahapola, Udagam, free text books and unform to school children.i think the monk behave like fugitive.UNP should boycott to visit to the asgiriya vihara until this notorious monk there.the poor UNP MP should apologize the UNP didn’t he protest about the monk .
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Ad / June 18, 2019
The Asgiriya chapter monks must decide for themselves whether the head priest is preaching buddhism or terrorism because, politicians or judiciary or police or forces will not take action because they dont know what is just and respect buddhism.
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Buddhist / June 18, 2019
Why Maithripala, Mahinda and Ranil in one voice condemn this statement of the Mahanayake and ask the police to arrest him immediately under the PTA. This guy is a RACIST IDIOT and should be hung!
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Buddhist / June 18, 2019
Now our Cardinal who too makes racist statements and sits on the lap of the Mahanayakes, what has he got to say about this stupid idiot’s statement.
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Estate Labourer / June 18, 2019
“It seems to me that some people are invoking and applying certain provisions of the ICCPR selectively, while at the same time ignoring infringements of many other important provisions of this document.”
I posted this comment yesterday in connection with another article that appeared in CT. I am posting it again today as it is appropriate for this article too.
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shankar / June 18, 2019
“I overheard some Upaasaka Ammas here speaking of how these doctors must be stoned to death. . . I will not say it should happen, but that is what should happen”
so he wants Dr.shafi to be stoned to death.What if he is found not guilty?Will this head priest have the decency to publicly make an apology to Dr.shafi?Nope,definitely not,because he is a lotus eater who has never done a single days stroke of work to earn his living.By idiot taxpayers paying for these lazy fellows upkeep only the root cause of the problem arises.Mangala boasted i this budget he has allocated 300 billion for bhuddhist temples and yet they don’t want him to enter them.Did mangala ask the peoples permission to give 300 billion rupees which could have been spent for schools,hospitals, roads,housing etc,to these people who don’t contribute an atom to the economy.He grandly dishes out money that does not belong to him to blood sucking leaches like these who just sit on their bum the whole day and advertises it too,which is like rubbing salt on the wound.Compare the hardworking Dr.shafi to this man.who is better?
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Manel Fonseka / June 18, 2019
SHANKAR
Just in case you have read about how Dr Shafi came to be demonised, here’s one report:
https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_top_cop_on_the_mat_over_sterilization_scare-3-14832-10.html
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Manel Fonseka / June 18, 2019
I meant “in case you Havent heard…”
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edwin rodrigo / June 18, 2019
I never thought that CT would resort to this type of agenda. The one about stoning Muslims in the article Title is a complete distortion. What the monk says is that he overheard some Upaskammas saying that and this is what appears in the body of the article:
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“I overheard some Upaasaka Ammas here speaking of how these doctors must be stoned to death. . . I will not say it should happen, but that is what should happen…If one of our people committed such crimes against them [Muslims], we would have been sliced to death…”
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I will not say it should happen, but that is what should happen. It is not clear what this means. I have to listen to the speech since the problem may be in the malicious translation..
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When CT choses to publish Rev Medalankara de Choppe / June 18, 2019 comment, calling the monk Bloody son of a bitch, sired in a stinking gutter by a VD infested dog. I could not believe my eyes.
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Out Copy and paste ‘Amarasiri Paraya’ is up to his usual and repetitive rants, copying his own comments and pasting them in another place.
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Taraki / June 18, 2019
Edwin, exactly.
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Native Vedda / June 19, 2019
Taraki
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“Edwin, exactly.”
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Did Edwin confess to being a practising Necrophilia?
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edwin rodrigo / June 19, 2019
Taraki, A famous funeral parlor was so proud about their work that they had the following as their Company Mission. Give us your dead and we will make them look alive again.
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One day, an Ugudavi walked in to a funeral parlor with an Uguduwa (Native Kalaveddah) in tow and the following conversation took place:
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Ugudavi: OK, make him alive again.
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Parlor Man: Sorry Madam, he seems to be already alive.
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Ugudavi: It may he looks like that. But look carefully, that part of his anatomy is dead. That is the part I am interested in – not the rest of his lousy body. He urinates on me profusely. But that is it, nothing more happens.
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Parlor Man: (After careful inspection) Sorry, Madam, I cannot find it. May be it not only died but went to heaven looking for virgins.
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Rezamohideen / June 18, 2019
We as srilankans should get together without any differences and ignore the racists whoever it is.we should love our nation.because we have only one country for us,that is Srilanka.
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shankar / June 18, 2019
“The Muslims don’t love us [Sinhalese]…”
is he mad.Not only the muslims,the tamils too love the sinhalese.Wherever i go i find the love overflowing for the sinhalese.The tamils praise them to high earth for the riots of 56,58,77,81 and 83.Their candid opinion is that they were once having bad qualities and due to the beatings of the sinhalese,just like a father beating his son to correct him for the better,they have now reformed and are thankful to the sinhala appa for correcting them and sending them on the correct path,and also to first world countries.So therefore their love for the sinhalese is overflowing and perpetual and forever.Similary for the muslims too.When i spoke to them they admitted that they were going on the wrong path and due to the 2014 aluthgama riots and 2018 kandy riots and 2019 gampaha,kurungala riots they have realised how bad they were and now they can pray to allah with a clear conscience knowing that they have no sins at all,thanks to the sinhalese who they consider as a grandparent who forces their grandkids to go on a noble path for their own good.The love and praise i saw for the sinhalese for cleansing them was unbelievable.This head monk is always resting on that couch the whole day and does not know what is happening at the grassroots like me.At least 4 or 5 people should carry him on their shoulders and take him around.
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Saman / June 18, 2019
Unfortunately this monk does not know what he has to say and where he speaks.
He must learn from His Eminent Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith.
This monk is talking about UNP . Did he become a Mahanayake to talk about politics.
This is a terrible talk.
Shame on you.
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edwin rodrigo / June 18, 2019
Fortunately, our monks are not controlled by a central authority as in the case of almost all other religions. He can talk about anything including terrible things. That is the beauty of Buddhism.
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Mark / June 18, 2019
This CT article says
“…The thera is most likely referring to Dr. Shafi from Kurunegala who now appears to have been falsely accused of sterilizing Sinhala women….” ????
Who said this ?? False accusation ?? WHO IS THE WRITER OF THIS ARTICLE ? ? Was he Maha Brahma ,? Almighty God ? knowing everything under the sun ?? when investigations are still not over , This damn Muslim Dr. Shafi the Pig has attracted over thousands of complaints by mothers who underwent Cesarean operation under him .
WRITER OF THIS ARTICLE SHOULD CHECK HIS BRAIN , NEEDS SPECIALIST MEDICAL CARE .
Apart from this the monk Ve. Asgiriya Mahanayake should be commended if he said that ” Muslim doctor should be stoned, Sinhalese should never go to muslim shops, never eat anything amuslim gives to sinhalese” This is what we need, and it’s happening, however much Muslim Pigs cry foul now, they have to either live a decent life complying with Sinhala culture or else should leave Sri Lanka for good
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Lankan / June 18, 2019
Sri Lanka is not a Buddhist country…
Buddhist principles are not practised there.
As simple as that…
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Devaka Himbutana / June 18, 2019
[Edited out]
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Buddhists prelates, as chief forces behind power since 3000 years ago, should have more freedom of expression than thambi hutans whi blew in to our country only in the 12th century.
Curse the day.
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Navin / June 19, 2019
Curse the day racists keep dividing the country, with their vile comments.
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Nathan / June 18, 2019
What a disgrace. Does this thero has any education at all. Does he know anything about Buddhism. Is he really a Buddhist. What a disgrace. This guy must be stripped of his robes and locked up. Telling lies without any hesitation. These guys will never allow this country and also Buddhism to lift its head. My god he is a head of a Buddhist chapter. How do they recruit these guys. He is destroying Sinhala Buddhism. Now wonder the Buddhist have become so violent and foolish.
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