When will this racism end?: Ven. Gnanasara asks

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"We have been talking about this racial and religious differences since the time we understood it. So when will this come to an end? Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera questioned.

Addressing the media yesterday, he said that "we, as a country are in a critical juncture today. Not only have there been many discussions over these religious issues, but the internet moderators have snowballed this issue purely for to make money".

"In all these cases, our name is also attached to those incidents. We saw this issue being discussed in Parliament. Some people who were or weren't in the parliament served as ministers have continually issued statements saying that Gnanasara Thera should be sent to the gallows," the prelate said.

"Our country has a constitution. According to the first article of that constitution, it is clearly stated that it is the responsibility of the state to protect and nurture Buddhism. And other religions should be given the right and the believers to practice as per their own thoughts and wishes within this constitution," he said.

Then what is the religious issue that is being spoken about? Currently, there are about 20 to 30 monks in the form of priests. This is more dangerous.

Ministers who just speak do not understand this. They have not read anything about this issue. They don't even know what it means. They used to talk anything as they get the chance to grab the microphones, he charged. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

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Comments - 33

Ama Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:21 AM

You were the FIRST person who started it. Since then RACIST GOVT did not take any action on you, it has spread.

Bayah Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:39 AM

You ignited and poured fuel into the flames of racism which destroyed the economy and goodwill and harmony among the communities. You were protected and probably nourished by the governments. You uttered vulgar remarks about other faiths and said it's freedom of speech. With what face, you appear and talk about it

Christo255 Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:43 AM

Biggest, most vicious racist talking and I'm laughing from my rear. Law should be applied to him first

Love lk Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:51 AM

Once again out there to talk ...what a bad thing is to speak about any issue with sound knowledge..peace and happiness will prevail in Sri Lanka if only we have good manners to talk and calm down in our speech

Dr.Raghavan Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:03 PM

Often the term of "Race " is misused. In fact the entire South Asia is an admixture . North or South we all fall into to one race with different ethnic groups . DNA and Skeletal Biology studies have proved it . Some Physical Anthropologist called it we can be termed as sub-Mediterranean race. Far North east India is the only exception as they are Mongolite race

One Country One Law Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:06 PM

Gnanasara must explain as to who is responsible for the racial incidents of ALUTHGAMA, BERUWELA , DIGANA and other places ? He is trying to be a Saint after working for the projects of Gota.

Dharmatileke Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:22 PM

You were the one who largely cultivated it, now looking for the end of it , nonsense

Mahesh Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:49 PM

Hats off to Ven Gnanasara.I doubt even my comment will be published because non patriotic forces are flooding their organized mudslinging on social media.You were the bold one first to revealed the truth of underhand extremist forces in the country.

Mahila Thursday, 01 June 2023 03:43 AM

Exemplary display, Sri Lankans suffer continuous Amnesia - "FORGETTING WHAT HAPPENED FORTNIGHT AGO"!!?? Also suffer from 'SELECTIVE MEMORY' - remembering portion of events best suits their intentional thoughts and deeds!!!??? Hey, as pontificator of “ONE COUNTRY ONE LAW", first explain why in this this “blessed country” Buddhist Monks BEHAVE DISRESPECTFUL OF THE COUNTRIES’ LAW their “OWN TENETS OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE” and seem to ACT ALOOF – your "Homagama Antics" revealed!?? SAFFRON ROBED PRIEST DIDN’T STAND-UP, ENTERY OF JUDICIAL OFFICER(S), TO TAKE SEAT – IS IT BECAUSE THEIR PHYSIOLOGY, ARE DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT FROM NON-MONASTIC, BECAUSE SIMPLY BEING BUDDHIST PRIESTS!!??? Strangely others followed Protocol!!? Strange event, STOOD OUT AS ‘SORE THUMB’!!!??? ARE PRIESTS, ‘DIFFERENT CONTRUCT’ PHYSIOLOGICALLY, BEING EXPONENTS OF CELIBACY”!!! If so, EXCUSABLE UNABLE PRACTICING “ONE COUNTRY, ONE LAW”!!?? Explanation accepted!! Priests must set an EXAMPLE to Laymen!!!!???

Mahila Thursday, 01 June 2023 03:43 AM

Exemplary display, Sri Lankans suffer continuous Amnesia - "FORGETTING WHAT HAPPENED FORTNIGHT AGO"!!?? Also suffer from 'SELECTIVE MEMORY' - remembering portion of events best suits their intentional thoughts and deeds!!!??? Hey, as pontificator of “ONE COUNTRY ONE LAW", first explain why in this this “blessed country” Buddhist Monks BEHAVE DISRESPECTFUL OF THE COUNTRIES’ LAW their “OWN TENETS OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE” and seem to ACT ALOOF – your "Homagama Antics" revealed!?? SAFFRON ROBED PRIEST DIDN’T STAND-UP, ENTERY OF JUDICIAL OFFICER(S), TO TAKE SEAT – IS IT BECAUSE THEIR PHYSIOLOGY, ARE DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT FROM NON-MONASTIC, BECAUSE SIMPLY BEING BUDDHIST PRIESTS!!??? Strangely others followed Protocol!!? Strange event, STOOD OUT AS ‘SORE THUMB’!!!??? ARE PRIESTS, ‘DIFFERENT CONTRUCT’ PHYSIOLOGICALLY, BEING EXPONENTS OF CELIBACY”!!! If so, EXCUSABLE UNABLE PRACTICING “ONE COUNTRY, ONE LAW”!!?? Explanation accepted!! Priests must set an EXAMPLE to Laymen!!!!???

lankan Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:50 PM

so the next episode started

Terrence K Wednesday, 31 May 2023 01:08 PM

You are asking a question when Racism will end ?Until people of your Calibre with inherent evil in talk and actions acting like hypocrites like nothing has happened in the past are eradicated, and with new entrants who do not have blemishes in the past who stand for the Truth, Transparency and equality to the Laws of the Country irrespective of Race Religion Caste etc., then can we proudly say that we are Sri Lankans of this Paradise

Chris Wednesday, 31 May 2023 01:21 PM

When you kick the bucket.

Dee Wednesday, 31 May 2023 01:30 PM

When you end!

Concerned citizen Wednesday, 31 May 2023 01:59 PM

When people like you stop talking and start spreading maithree among all people.

Ah Wednesday, 31 May 2023 02:12 PM

You were silent all these months. Racism was dying. Are you trying to restart. Please go and hide yourself with little or no exposure Thanks and thanks a million

Rajkumar Mr Nagarajah Wednesday, 31 May 2023 02:38 PM

When our country respects free speech regardless of any religion or ethnic group, then the racism will end. Unfortunately, no one in this country can say anything against Buddhism.

reply To Dr R Wednesday, 31 May 2023 02:45 PM

Thank you Dr Ragahvan you this insight and humanity is one .black or white.. don't see it from the colour of your skin but see it from human soul perspective..Human souls are do not have any colour or racial discrimination or geographical enclave to boast about ...as and when someone dies we all go one place you can say it is unknown but all those souls must have eternal life unlike our bodies ..that life is according to Christian; Jews and Muslim traditions is one either your soul have an eternal paradise or Hell...you have a second chance to meet your parents ; children and relatives if you are good in this life ..

Mohammed intiquab Ghouse Wednesday, 31 May 2023 02:53 PM

Who is talking, thanks to polonnaruwe sira,

Daya Wednesday, 31 May 2023 03:32 PM

That exactly the problem for minority. Someone religiouos faith is by own will not something attach to government functionary or duty. The consitution to explicitly called out to protect a particular faith itself is called racisim. The people behind creating this is responsible for that. Please get rid of that. Then you will understand what is Racisim may be :)

Indu Wednesday, 31 May 2023 03:33 PM

This type of speech is called 'tactical reverse psychology'.

Buddhist Wednesday, 31 May 2023 03:35 PM

Unless Gnanasara is arrested and locked up Racism will not end in Sri Lanka.

OVERSEAS EYE Wednesday, 31 May 2023 03:47 PM

NEW CHAPTER IS BEGINNING IN DIFFERENT FORM AIMING NEXT ELECTION. IF AGAIN, THEY BECOME SUCCESSFUL , IT WILL BE VERY UNFORTUNATE AS WE SRI LANKANS NEVER LEARN

Citizen k Wednesday, 31 May 2023 04:07 PM

Please give us an answer ,in your infinite ignorance.

N.M. Perera Wednesday, 31 May 2023 04:22 PM

When this trend continues.....Divine retribution is inevitable......The Tsunami of 2004 ..... Do you remember ?? The Christians live as a Peace Loving Powerful Force..... Helping and Praying for all equally when required. No hatred at all.

Mahila Thursday, 01 June 2023 12:13 PM

What about Starvation in 2022!!!???

david jayaweera Wednesday, 31 May 2023 04:47 PM

Go in front of a mirror and ask the person that you see

K. Ranaweera Wednesday, 31 May 2023 05:11 PM

Again the frog came out to shout even for a drizzle.

Vl-Port Wednesday, 31 May 2023 11:55 PM

Respectable Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera must come back to save the rights of the people who are badly affected without your support.

Mahila Thursday, 01 June 2023 12:04 PM

He wants to ensure his Boss and accomplice 9who gave him the Chairmanship of “One Country, One Law” Commission wins next election (2024) and therefore starting the next stage of Operation to de-stabilise, like 2019 Easter Sunday operation!!!??? Vultures, who are there to eat mankind alive!!! You'll along with your accomplices should ROT in Hell!! No place on earth, especially in Sri Lanka!!!?

Mahila Thursday, 01 June 2023 12:04 PM

He wants to ensure his Boss and accomplice 9who gave him the Chairmanship of “One Country, One Law” Commission wins next election (2024) and therefore starting the next stage of Operation to de-stabilise, like 2019 Easter Sunday operation!!!??? Vultures, who are there to eat mankind alive!!! You'll along with your accomplices should ROT in Hell!! No place on earth, especially in Sri Lanka!!!?

Punchi Thursday, 01 June 2023 06:57 AM

Hitler and Nazism destroyed Germany. Gnanasara and his version of Buddhism has destroyed our country

Nadi Karunaratne Thursday, 01 June 2023 03:04 PM

This charming creature doesn't do irony does he? How he was used by the Rajapakse's.

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