The violent side of Sri Lankan Buddhism
The Stream uncovers the roots of Sri Lanka's violent, hardline Buddhists.
The tensions have spurred political cartoons, like this one, which suggests Sri Lanka must protect its children from racism:
On Monday, March 10 at 19:30 GMT:
Hardline Buddhist monks are targeting Muslims and Christians in Sri Lanka, where the civil war’s end has spurred a new wave of sectarianism bent on preserving Sinhalese culture. Since the conflict ended nearly five years ago, groups like Bodu Bala Sena have emerged as Sri Lanka's self-appointed watchdogs of Buddhism. At 19:30 GMT, we discuss the violent side of Sri Lankan Buddhism.