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Criticism of Buddhist monks' conduct in Sri Lanka sparks debate

Original: In Sri Lanka, I have personally seen Buddhist monks (not nuns) engage in politics, incite hate/violence, handle money, s

A commentary from Sri Lanka alleges that Buddhist monks there routinely breach monastic rules: engaging in politics, inciting hate and violence, handling money, performing religious music on radio and online, practising astrology, and asking villagers to kill fish for them. The post contrasts this with nuns, arguing monks act against their Vinaya codes, prompting debate over clerical discipline.

Why now: Accusations that senior religious figures violate monastic precepts and stoke violence touch a sensitive nerve in Sri Lankan society.

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• In Sri Lanka, I have personally seen Buddhist monks (not nuns) engage in politics, incite hate/violence, handle money, sing (religious) music on the radio and YouTube, practise astrology, ask villagers to kill fish for them, and eat staple foods after noon, all of which are… · samanaalara · 5

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