Prevent misuse of Buddhist symbols – NBF
Hemanthi Guruge
The National Bhikhu Front(NBF) has requested the Government and
relevant authorities to prevent the misuse of Buddhist symbols, stanzas
for political advantage.
The NBF Chief Patron Prof. Aththangane Rathanapala Thera was
addressing a media briefing yesterday at the National Library Services
Board. ”Certain political parties have distorted and changed Buddhist
symbols and Buddhist Pali stanzas to disgrace the religion.
Many are not aware of this and problems could occur in the meantime,”
the Thera said.
”Moral values in the country are diminishing with the deterioration
of religious values. There is a responsibility of Government, President
Task Force for the Sri Sambuddhattwa Jayanthi and Mahanayaka Theras to
ensure law and morals in society,” the Thera said. The Thera also
pointed out that bana preaching everyday is not sufficient. Practice is
better than the counselling. Therefore everyone should be exemplary.
In addition, the Thera pointed out that some political parties are
trying to destroy Buddhism by indulging in various activities
detrimental to Buddhism. Therefore, the Thera also requested the
Government to stop these activities. |