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Bhikkhus acting as chandiyas (tough guy rowdies ) not suited for monkhood ; They are trying to shed blood again- Prof. Bellanvila Thera

(Lanka-e-News- 04.Feb.2016, 7.30PM) Rowdy tough guy role is not congruous with the life   of a Bhikkhu , and such Bhikkhus are not suitable any longer to lead  a bhikkhu’s life .The new  Sinha Le ‘game’ is also another myth  , said , Professor Ven. Bellanvila Wimalaratne Thera the deputy chief incumbent .The Ven. Thera made these comments when he attended the 75 th anniversary of the Young Buddhist society, Piliyandala   . The Ven. Thera went on to elaborate as follows :

''Lately , a decline  in the monkhood is being witnessed. The monks must think carefully whether they are conducting themselves in accordance with the Buddhist monkhood . If they do not  exercise  restraint    , even though the monks may wear the robes , their conduct  does not harmonize with  the robes. In addition a Bhikkhu with that name cannot behave like a  tough guy rowdy .Besides   bhikkhus cannot have a  chandiya character  (tough guy rowdies).

Such behavior does not agree with monkhood under any circumstance.A bhikkhu has limits and if he  trespasses on those limits he can no longer be within the Bhikkhu order..

Today under the name of Sinha Le , a new ‘game’ has been introduced into this country.Sinha Le refers to the blood of the Lion.  Are we a race that was brought up on Lion’s blood ? This is an absolute myth and a story telling. We chose the word ‘Lion’ because it symbolises pride.  

We don’t like this country to spill blood again. Yet these individuals are trying to once again spill blood. Hence , it must be probed who are those behind this.

The only religion that is not bound by laws is Buddhism. Lord Buddha did not introduce laws in regard to us. In Christianity there is a law called ‘Kraman.’ But in Buddhism there is no such thing. Buddhism is a religion that is based on self restraint.There is now a book of rules on religion. Through that the wrongs committed shall be rectified. Buddhism is not narrow rather it is very broad .Everyone should live harmoniously and peacefully .''

When Professor Ven. Bellanvila Wimalaratne Thera was delivering this discourse , the mahanayake Dr. Iththepana Dhammalankara of Kotte Sri Kalyana Samagri Dharma maha sangha was occupying the front  chair . 

This function was held at the Piliyandala Central College auditorium on the 31 st of last month.

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Dear Rev Proff, To my knowledge,there is nothing called "Raman" as a law!! I wonder from where you got this info!!! Christianity is totally based on the Holy Bible and as long as we follow the bible nothing bad could happen to anybody. Enews, appreciate if you correct this and re produce in order Not to mislead the public. Thank you
-- by Sam on 2016-02-04

At last a strong venerable bhikku has spoken. Let other similar bhikkus too do the same. Tolerance may be good as long as it is not abused.
-- by W.A. Indrapathy on 2016-02-05

Come on venerable bikshu, what did the Lord Budha say about how a bikshu should spend his life?How do you for example, travel about in the hot sun in Sri Lanka?Are yu not been driven around in a chauffeur-driven air conditioned car? Is there one Buddhism for you and another Buddhism for your flock?
-- by Jesus Lopez on 2016-02-05

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