First Anniversary Program of Bodu Bala Sena – Bodu Maha Samuluwa will be held on 11 May 2013 ( Saturday ) at the Kegalle City.
“Progress of the first year and Future plans will be exposed and all BBS leaders are expected to address this historical event.” BBS CEO told Colombo Telegraph.
Ben Hurling / May 10, 2013
OMG!
God save our country from these ethno religious fascists!
BBS has the potential to destroy Sri Lanka all over again.
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Fouzi / May 11, 2013
I totally agree
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PEACELOVER.. / May 11, 2013
HEI SRI LANKAN BUDHIST ……
SEE THESE PHOTOS HOW THESE ‘ KAAMA DURU ” la enjoying ……
http://www.athirady.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pikku.puththa-300×225.jpg
http://ilakkiyainfo.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pikku2.jpg
Nirwana hodata oluwata gihilla wage ??…………SHAME ON THESE FILTHY BAUDA KAAMA KAAVI BILLAS ….
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malli / May 11, 2013
I do not believe these photos. There is so much that can be done with technology.
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Angammana Sumana / May 11, 2013
Cool, Do you believe there is a criminal sect called BBS created by MaRa and Gota with the support of Champuka beggar, Gammanpila Beggar, Goo Amarasekara Beggar, Machan Rathana, Mudalali Machan Inamaluwe, ‘Hasanthamahaththayo’ Suriyapperuma beggar?
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Real Peace / May 12, 2013
Correction please it should read MaRa & GoRa….!
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GottaCheese / May 13, 2013
..and Leela the begger, Lester the begger and Songottuvan the bugger.
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Marwan / May 10, 2013
Screw them! Bunch of uneducated thugs in Safron robes. Fit only for Gota and his clan to create chaos and mayhem in this country. What first anniversary for these clowns? Should be dumped in the dustbin of history. God save Sri Lanka from these bunch of jokers.
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Ronny / May 10, 2013
If it is so, then it is the first “death anniversary” of the peace-loving Sri Lankans whether they are Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, Hindus or any other.
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Fairose / May 10, 2013
Under Goo tabayage leadership?
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PresiDunce Bean / May 10, 2013
http://www.ucanews.com/news/researchers-establish-link-between-intolerance-racism-and-stupidity/41572
Researchers establish link between racism and stupidity
Findings taken from numerous research projects strongly indicate that prejudice, racism and intolerance are more likely to be present in individuals with greater cognitive rigidity, less cognitive flexibility and lower integrative complexity.
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PresiDunce Bean / May 10, 2013
@Sumanasekara, Leela and others who shout out that Sri Lanka belongs to the Sinhala Buddhists…
…guess what? It’s official! You are all stupid! :)
http://www.ucanews.com/news/researchers-establish-link-between-intolerance-racism-and-stupidity/41572
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Dev / May 10, 2013
Many Happy Returns !!! Ha ha
I hope that you don’t make it to your second but knowing that Gota is behind you I am sure you will !
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Ben Hurling / May 10, 2013
Ethno religious fascisits and ethno nationalists will always be there in society. With or without Gota. Unfortunately.
LTTE’s orgy of violence in the name of Tamils survived in SL for 30 years. And still around in many places as a great idea.
Challenge for Sri Lanka is to defeat these extremists ideologically. Whether it is BBS or LTTE.
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muji / May 10, 2013
Lets see how long they can run
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Dhaksha / May 10, 2013
They are a curse on our country. These saffron robed thugs and terrorists should have been dismantled and banned. They will spread poison in this country, and any hopes of communal harmony gone.
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Sampath / May 10, 2013
Are you BBS Campaign Manger?
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Peace Lover / May 10, 2013
Who knows Leela (also writes as Sumanasekera) of the Lee Potter fame might be at the anniversary celebrations trying to sell non existent houses to the BBS members hahahaahaha!
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Billa / May 11, 2013
Leela the Duck exciter.
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Hingana Paksa / May 11, 2013
I would like to inform that I will be there, let me see if our famed ‘mossad’ agent Leela alias nanabist alias Eliyazer Andey alias Dr. Lapatiya alias Dr. Fernandez K.A. Sumanasekera is there. I would love to say hello him. But Leela why dont you desert the ship it got a hole now. You too without knowing contributed indirectly to bringing this regime down. We must Thank You LEELA Lee Potter.
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Roy / May 10, 2013
So called night club Buddhist ,Happy anniversary.
The guy exposing his body will look smart in White linen shirt ,pair of denims and pair of sun glasses. They transform in western countries.
Good luck to Gota too!!! God bless Srilanka
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Christian / May 10, 2013
Unfortunately the attacks on Christians are not surfacing much for some reason.
On April 14 article on CT, Tariq A Al Maeena reported following on attacks against Christians:
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The Muslims targeted by this fanatical element are not the only minority being subjected to acts of violence. Christians on the island are also under attack.
The authorities are turning a blind eye and the mainstream media chooses to ignore this rising peril. Recently, two churches were attacked by the radical elements of the BBS, and two others forced to shut down due to pressure from these fanatics.
On March 9 in Batticaloa, BBS rogues burned down a church in the middle of the night. On March 17, a mob led by Buddhist monks barged into the Brethren Church in Agalawatte and threatened them into stopping the services.
On the same day, in another part of the country, four monks along with a cameraman went to the Margaya Fellowship Church at Sevanapitiya in Polonnaruwa. They accused the pastor of converting Buddhists and ordered him to shut down the ministry. The police arrived not long after and ‘advised’ the pastor to pay heed to their demands.
At Suriyaweva in Ambilipitiya, monks entered a house church and demanded that the meetings be stopped as they were not registered with the local authorities. On the same day in Weeraketiya, a house church was ransacked.
On March 10, the Assembly of God Church at Kottawa was visited by monks and the police who ordered the pastor to stop the meetings as they had not obtained permission from the local authority. A few days later, the Pentecostal Assemblies Church at Kottawa was visited by a mob led by monks who told them to stop the meetings as they had not obtained permission from the local authority. Another Pentecostal church in Galle was subjected to similar demands and threats.
Subjugation
Last week, a BBS mob led by monks went to the Gethsemane Church in Hikkaduwa and threatened them to stop the meetings. A pastor working in Agnukolapallssa was also threatened with physical assault. The police simply asked him to stop the services. These are all facts gleaned from those who have been subjected to this racial tension in Sri Lanka. Buoyed by their success in the halal food certification issue, the radical Buddhist group seems intent on subjugating the island’s minorities into oblivion.
Very soon the Amnesty International will have to step in an put BBS to Books!
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Jayantha / May 10, 2013
Does anybody have video recorded or photograped these BBS raids,and publish them on internet so we could witness them.
If anybody have any clips, Please do so.
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Mahela / May 10, 2013
Christian,
My question is……Is there anywhere in the Constitution which say that nobody should be allowed to gather and Pray inside one’s home or church.
Could you show me where it is mentioned in our Constitution that does not permit one to worship along with his friends and family inside his home or Church.
Could you bring a Lawsuit against BBS for these illegal raids for disrupting our Civil Liberties.
Could you submit a report to UNHRC on this issue with Photos and video clips.
We need Justice and unless you stand for it, you will be the next to go down.
Take example from Azath Sally.
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AYMAN / May 11, 2013
DO WE HAVE A CONSTITUTION?
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Mahela / May 11, 2013
Yes, we have one and it’s called Kurakkantution. Farting without an end.
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Dilan / May 12, 2013
Long live BBS .
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Zaneera Farook / May 11, 2013
Attacks on minorities are not highlighted in the media. Thank you Christian for giving these details. From a lawyer I understood that there were many more attacks that were unreported and he was hoping to file action on this. Need to check up. Our media does not publish these attacks. In that way CT is doing a wonderful job. At least can CT run separate page to report these incidents of
1. attack on religious and ethnic minorities. This can be places of worship, or attacks for the reason that they are minorities
2. Similarly attacks on majority community for the same reasons
3. Issues of violence particularly on children.
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Imana / May 14, 2013
I can forward you a complete list through CT.
CT – can you forward to Zaneera without publishing it.
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Reality / May 10, 2013
BBS stands for Boru Balu Singhalaya
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Cherry_Talk / May 10, 2013
Better yet.. Bloody Bull Shatters (BBS).
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Buddhist / May 10, 2013
Written By Poet M A Nahum entitled ‘The Buddha Murdered’.
..’last night, I dream’t the Buddha was shot dead by the police, guardians of the Law. His body drenched in blood on the steps of the Jaffna Library. Under cover of darkness came the ministers. ‘His name is not on our list, why did you kill him?’ they asked angrily, ‘No sirs, no, there was no mistake. Without killing him first it was impossible to harm a fly’. Pass this to everyone and say ‘No’ to communal violence in Sri Lanka.
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ONE / May 13, 2013
Have you tried the Buddha head potties available in the Nepal shops? Caramba Nirvana!
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Safa / May 10, 2013
Lets see if they are arrested under PTA for stirring up ethnic and religous hatred. Long overdue..
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seyed / May 10, 2013
I wish VP is here to send a SB to that rally.(Please try to understand what SB means).
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grandma / May 11, 2013
what you wish is wrong. everybody has their right to gather. there is not much difference between VP and BBS considering their means and their position in the society.
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Mahela / May 10, 2013
The sacrifical lambs were sent to USA for a special treat before sent to slaughter house.
What a coincident between how VP had the last supper before sending LTTE on a suicide mission. Same here.
BBS is the new breed of sacrifical lambs selected by Gota to sent into front line.
The last foundation of Sinhala Buddhist dogme already beginning to crack in the hand of a dictator.
Wait to see how things are going to get unfolded.
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AYMAN / May 11, 2013
THEY HAVE GOT THEIR “GREEN CARDS”
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Mahela / May 11, 2013
Green Card to do what……Under defense secretary it’s their unseen Red Card preparing for the next progrom.
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Fair N Square / May 14, 2013
YOU mean green color ATM cards? are you telling me that these BBS goons were handed green color atm cards and told that they are privileged to have the green card so they may come back to USA? LMAO…
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Jayantha / May 10, 2013
CT and all the main strem Media.
Please video tape this BBS First Anniversary Program and send on Internet for us to watch.
Thanks.
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grandma / May 11, 2013
one expects strong censorship on the next BBS AGM. we are very much eager to see another public appearance of the hit and run thug.
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Lee Potter Scam Victim / May 10, 2013
observations:
1. BBS can no longer operate in Colombo where the masses have been educated of the evil that they are. In colombo and kandy people by now know that BBS couldn’t impeach their hit and run drunkard general secretary and the other top official with a proven crime record. so they move towards sinhalese concentrated places to gain grounds.
2. 1983+30 July getting close for the rememberance of a great unique historical moment they had in the history of this wonderland.
3. gnanasara has by far not made a single public appearance after the publication of his hit and run case in public while he was on his US trip.
4. while SL has had a historical 1983 July just as it had seperatist terrorism (thanks to the former), PTA will not be used on BBS which indirectly operates under the ministry of “defense”.
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Probono Publico / May 11, 2013
Hi if your a victim of the Lee Potter scam then for the sake of public good please tell everyone what happened it will also pave way for the Lee Potter cheats to be charged and arrested just like Sakvithi
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truth seeker / May 11, 2013
bono You not like Sinhala Buddhist man/woman say truth. Go [Edited out].
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Probono Publico / May 12, 2013
that my friend is furthest from the truth i hate anyone who is a thug or a racist or a religious zealot who preaches hate if you cannot take it go bugger off fella!
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Probono Publico / May 12, 2013
truth seeker seems to be hurt that i dont agree with Leelas twisted and perverted views ahahahahahaha
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JimSofty / May 10, 2013
All the world, Church and the mosque are the very aggressive in converting and they are very busy in Asia in order to dominate that part of the world.
further, bot the Church and the mosque and very shroud in their approach. For example, the Church is rooted and every where in the society and they do their best by using every mean in the world to convert. Not the mosque is using the same tactic. Muslims youth societies, islamic cloth – design, financial system, Islamic law, Hala food, muslim women marrying only the only the muslims men while muslim men marrying predominantly from out side the religion are some of those.
In that sense, BBS is very primitive and human emotions and reactions very straight.
those who criticize are mostly who like to see the demise of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and the Sinhala-buddhist civilization.
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Dharmalingam Sitharthan / May 11, 2013
Very well said. And that that’s why I left Christianity.
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Athena / May 18, 2013
…and being an animist of the ODIN club.
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Mahela / May 11, 2013
1)Did you figure out how Lord Buddha’s body parts survived…..after cremated at 850F with sandle wood for 12 hours are now dispersed over half a dozen countries.
2)Did Lord Buddha shaved his hair when he died, and if so how his hair was found after cremating his body. Pl.watch the video clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO252SNCh_E
3)Did Lord Buddha grew his hair during the latter part of life.
4)Did Lord Buddha ever said that he is the God.
5)Did you figure out the link of President Rajapakse ancestry to Lord Buddha and King Dutugemunu.
6)Both Muslims and Christians believe in God who created this earth and us which is written in both Quran and Bible.
NO MORE QUESTIONS.
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AYMAN / May 11, 2013
WE CONTINUE TO GET RELICS AFTER 2600 YEARS.!!!!
CAN THERE BE MORE STUPID PEOPLE THAN SRI LANKANS WHO BELIEVE IN THIS.
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Mahela / May 11, 2013
In a country full of blind monkeys the most successful Business second to none other than show business.
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Amarasiri / May 15, 2013
Mahela, please do NOT insult blind monkeys or non-blind monkeys.
Monkeys are far more intelligent and Ethical than people, especially Sinhala Buddhists mislead by Monk Mahanama.
Monk Mahanama Myths
Want proof. Here it is, in a controlled scientific experiment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKhAd0Tyny0
Capuchin monkeys reject unequal pay
Published on Dec 15, 2012
Frans de Waal shows us a task he gave Capuchin monkeys to see if they responded to a sense of fairness.
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dgd / May 12, 2013
Yes, so stupid! Some people even believe that we were created by god!
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Mahela / May 12, 2013
Beware of Evil spirits roaming in the world. There is a huge propeganda going around the world to mislead mankind away from God.
Once the mankind is brainwashed of no God,they act like animals which is happening today.The cruelty nature of evil behaviour is seen today.
All religions should unite to safeguard religions and mankind from false allegtations, misconseptions and total destruction of mankind.
Once you take the religion out, the humans automatically behaves like animals.Human Law is based on Greed, selfish and Power. Not for the benefit of Mankind.
Atom Bomb was created by the Atheist Albert Einstein now used by evil and Powerful to destroy and suppress mankind.
It’s time to be Holy and Pray.
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Jayantha / May 13, 2013
Why don’t you teach your dog to write and read any Language, make it to cook it’s own food, build it’s own house, medicine, vehicles and businesses.
Give it a try before talking God’s creation.
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Sirius the Dogstar / May 18, 2013
Like you the ‘DGD’ = demigod.
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Amarasiri / May 15, 2013
Myths, Myths, Myths, Myths,
Actually, peace begins with Exposing the MYTHS. Why?
No peace among the nations
without peace among the religions.
No peace among the religions
without dialogue between the religions
No dialogue between the religions
without investigation of the foundation of the religions.”
― Hans Küng, Christianity: Essence, History, Future
Since, the Religions are based on Myths, Until the Myths are exposed, there will not be peace between religions.
What Myths are needed to be exposed?
1. Mahanama Sinhala Buddhist Myths.
2. Other Religious Myths, such as Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Nirvana, Rebirth, Sansara.
3. Need to support a very large Monk, Priest and Mullah population
Will the facts given below expose the Myths?
But, if it was Myth , not reason that got them there in the first place, it will not work, -Francis Bacon.
So the BBS and Mahanama Sinhala Buddhist Myths perpetuates. Also includes the the religious Myths.
DeJa Vu.
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grandma / May 11, 2013
one wonders how this ‘myth of converting’ works, especially being aggressive on that! can dharmlingam sitharthan below give us some inside information that he had on the process of conversion? is religious conversion some medical process or a mind-control experiment? is religious conversion in SL happening only one way? are religions not anyone’s personal choice anymore? can one of those ‘every means’ that the Christians are employing be stated here by jimsofty? how does ” islamic cloth – design, financial system, Islamic law, Hala food” contribute to conversion than seperation? why do muslim women marry only muslim men? are muslim men ‘predominantly’ marrying outside the religion? does that make the number of unmarried muslim women more than that of unmarried women from outside teh religion?
the human emotions and reactions of BBS that we see on youtube are what jimsofty finds to ‘very stright’? what does jimsofty mean by very straight, and primitive? :D
what does it mean to say “the demise of Buddhism”?
could Lee Potter Leela assist JimSofty in responding these questions?
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Marwan / May 11, 2013
Don’t make allegations that you cannot substantiate. Either, your comment is based on a figment of your imagination, or you blindly follow BBS propaganda verbatim. Muslims are not interested in conversions, but try to be more diligent in their own religious practices. In this day and age, anyone with internet access can easily figure out all about Islam to come into the fold, despite all the negative media publicity. What started with one person (Prophet Muhammed’s) humble effort, in a desert country Saudi Arabia, nearly 1435 years ago, has spread to all corners of the world, and is expected to grow. So it is better for you to either join the bandwagon or be left out in the lurch, still searching for the truth. Don;t blame others but yourself.
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DODU / May 13, 2013
Buddhism was already destroyed by the Buddhist monks. There is nothing remaining to be demise!
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Dharmalingam Sitharthan / May 11, 2013
[Edited out]
Please write, instead of posting links – CT
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Sunil Dahanayake / May 11, 2013
Dear Readers,
If we are really true democratic people, we need to listen to what the BBS is describing or explaninng about. We should not lable them as “Thaliban Buddhists” or any other exremist groups. We need to evaluate what they preach and see whether there are any real facts coming out of them.
The BBS may not be able to win the hearts and minds of the “Night Club Buddhists” or “Face Book Buddhists” or “NGO Buddhists” who live in Colombo. However, they have dilivered some facts which resembles verifiable about the expansionism of one community in Sri Lanka. They have already dilivered a message that has been accepted by the most ordinary Sri Lankan Buddhist people. If we are true democrats we need to listen to them without insulting them. I am waiting to watch and listen to their speeches what they are going to diliver today.
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AYMAN / May 11, 2013
WELL, YOU HAVE THE FREEDOM TO LISTEN TO THEM AND VIEW ALL THEIR THUGGERY ON VIDEO!!!!
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Marwan / May 11, 2013
BBS is spreading canard, hatred and blistering lies about Muslims and their religious practices. How can anyone sit and listen to what they propagate without reacting. They can preach their bana to their own folks, and then do just the opposite, they can still get away with it, since they are blindly venerated as holy men. But they are not taken seriously by followers of other religions specially Muslims, since theirs religious foundation is based on all men are created equal, and can get close to God only thru piety.
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AYMAN / May 11, 2013
BY THE WAY WHERE IS THE C.E.O.???? NOT IN AMERICA. IN NORWAY PERHAPS
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Sunakasena / May 11, 2013
Happy Birth Day to boru balu sunakayas
bbs hora ganayanta surawen kamayan piri suba anagathayak
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akurana / May 11, 2013
there many video on you tube can watch it
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MGU MAHESH / May 11, 2013
We are sorry, the comment language is English – CT
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DODU / May 11, 2013
Watch Today’s 9.30pm Hiru News. Wimal WEERAVANSA, MR & Co partner, blustering BBS for secretly having a deal with Norway Reps ( LTTE guardians)!in US. Trut about BBS is coming out!
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DODU / May 11, 2013
…truth..
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Mahela / May 12, 2013
Here’s the web clip.
hirunews.lk
Conspiracies,terrorism,arms deals, power and land grab mafias are all part of the latest business of war economies.
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DODU / May 13, 2013
Daily there is a piece of activity in Hiru at 9.30 pm between BBS and Weera Gonsa. Interesting. Please watch! More and more truth is coming out! This is how Buddhism get demise by its own monks!
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MGU MAHESH / May 11, 2013
THE BODUBALASENA ORGANIZATION IS NOT A ILLEGAL ORGANIZATION. WE ARE ONLY STRUGGLING TO PROTECT OUR GREAT RELIGION. WE ALL ARE KNOW SOME RELIGIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS TRYING TO CHEAT INNOCENT BUDDISTS IN SOME RURAL AREAS AND TURN THEM IN TO THEIR RELIGIONS. WHAT A BRUTAL THINKING THAT IS. WE NEVER TRY TO TURN OTHER PEOPLE IN TO OUR RELIGION. IF BODUBALASENA ILLEGAL WHY DON’T YOU GO FOR A LEGAL ACTION ? THE BODU BALASENA IS UNSTOPPABLE , YOU ALL MUST CLEARLY KNOW THAT. SOME CHILDISH FOXES ARE TRYING TO VANISH THE BUDDISM. BUT YOU BRUTALS YOU NEVER CAN VANISH BUDDISM. LONG LIVE BODUBALASENA. THIS IS ONLY START IF YOU WANT TO ATTACK US WE ARE ALSO READY. BECAUSE WE NEVER DID ANY WRONG OR ILLEGAL THING. AND WILL NOT TOO. LONG LIVE BODUBALASENA !!!.
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AYMAN / May 12, 2013
IF YOUR RELIGION IS A GREAT RELIGION,WHY HAVE YOU TO PROTECT IT?
ALLAH WILL PROTECT HIS BOOK AND HIS RELIGION AS IT HAS BEEN FOR THE
PAST FIFTEEN CENTURIES, AND MORE AND MORE TURNING TO ISLAM,
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PEACELOVER.. / May 12, 2013
HEI @mahesh….
THE BAUDHA TERRORIST IN OUR LANKA IS BODU BALU SENA ..WHY YOU NOT REALIZE THIS ?? These kaavi thrasthawadila inciting hatred among races , preached to MODA BAUDHA SINHALAYA to loot , set fire to other propeties of minorities…etc…
Is this the way your budhism tells to those kaavi bikkus ??. YOU MUST BE A RACIST MEMBER OF THIS BALU SENA..
YOU ARE AN IGNORANT ..BUDHISM IS NOT A GREAT RELIGION BUT ITS JUST A PHILOSOPHY ONLY , BUDHAAGE DESAANEA WITHTARAI. Thts why these so called FREE FOOD EATING KAAVI BILLAH CANNOT CONTROL THEIR FILTHY FEELINGS.. .
SEE THESE PHOTOS HOW THESE ‘ KAAMA DURU ” la enjoying ……
http://www.athirady.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pikku.puththa-300×225.jpg
http://ilakkiyainfo.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pikku2.jpg
Nirwana hondata oluwata gihilla wage ??…………SHAME ON THESE FILTHY BAUDA KAAMA KAAVI BILLAS …
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The Privacy Respector / May 14, 2013
why would publish someone’s private life? and how can you generalize a priesthood by a few individuals. the case of gnanasara was okey. that guy was doing the same and he leads a mob, so he deserved what he got. but publishing random people isn’t decency. you really dont love peace. shalom
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DODU / May 13, 2013
Please watch Hiru TV daily ar 9.30 pm. You will learn more about BBS’s LEGAL? activities. Please ask your BBS guys not to take any revenge – like what they did to Fashion Bug!
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PEACELOVER.. / May 12, 2013
@MAHESH ,
YOUR CAN SEE POTOS LINK ON 03RD REPLY- COMMENT.. PLEASE ..
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Dharmalingam Sitharthan / May 12, 2013
NOBODY IS MORE STUPID THAN THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN A GOD. EINSTEIN BECAME A BUDDHIST BECAUSE HE REJECTED THE MYTH OF GOD, AND BELIEVED IN THE TRUTH OF HUMANITY.
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Mahela / May 12, 2013
Einstein also regretted for inventing Atom bomb which are freely available in most of the countries using for destruction of humanity. Arms sale and business now accounting for 51% of world’s economy bypassing Agriculture and health.
It is the God who created the universe but selfish and greedy mankind misusing the god given knowledge to destroy the earth and themselves.
There is a big war going on to discredit God and every religion by the evil spirits which will lead to total anihilation of Human from the earth.
Every religion should unite to save the world from evil spirits that make false alligations and using them to fight each other.
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DODU / May 13, 2013
Buddhism is not a religion and therefore, they do not have to bother about it.
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Maccabees / May 18, 2013
Einstein showed his fraternity to Pantheism to keep his intimacy to the Zionist club but reverberated to be a Jewish till his deathbed but not a Buddhist.
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