Sri Lanka: The Plot Thickens
Is there a ‘Sangha State’ Behind the State?
by Laksiri Fernando
( July 9, 2017, Sydney, Sri Lanka Guardian) There is no need to exaggerate or be too alarmed, but there appears to be a state behind the State. Whether it is a shadow state or a parallel one is subject to argument. It has reappeared after a long slumber, and given ‘Notice’ to the government not to inaugurate a New Constitution. I am referring to the new statement by the Thri Nikaya Mahanayake Theras (chief monks of the three Buddhist chapters) issued on the 5th July. The leading section of this shadow state, the Asgiriya Nikaya, previously issued another statement more controversial than the present.
Sri Lanka The Plot Thickens.docx by Thavam Ratna on Scribd
