The power and the glory of Mahavamsa- Part 11
by H. L. D. Mahindapala Undoubtedly, Mahavamsa focuses essentially on the Sinhala-Buddhists. What else could historian Mahanama do writing in the 5th century? What else was there for him to write about at the time? He couldn’t...
The power and the glory of Mahavamsa Part 1
by H. L. D. Mahindapala And the soothsayers, when they saw the seats prepared, foretold: ‘The earth is occupied by these (bhikkus); they will be lords upon the island.’ – Mahavamsa–IV:53. In the opening...
Where have Buddhists in Sri Lanka got Privileged treatment?
There is a notion being spread that the Sinhale Buddhists are a privileged lot in Sri Lanka & that Buddhism’s foremost place is responsible & therefore should be removed. This notion is being peddled...
Importance of 2008: ITAK amends its Constitution & endorses Vaddukoddai Resolution for separatism
2008 was significant for several reasons. LTTE was defeated in the East. Sri Lankan Military was moving to liberate the North. TNA that had been virtually functioning as LTTE’s political wing realized that its...
Don’t forget Sinhalese & Muslims were also victims, they deserve justice too
Daily Mirror issue of 21st December 2018 carried an interview with Prof. Ratnajeewan. Hoole by Susitha Fernando titled they must be tried to show that Tamil lives are as important” whether this is what...
We demand 225 Sri Lankan MPs & President present Affidavits to confirm they are not dual citizens
The inclusion of the clause to deny any Member of Parliament or the President to be a dual citizen looks rather silly if we have to trust in the MP to be honorable enough...
Right to Reply: R Hoole – don’t forget Sinhalese & Muslims were ALSO victims, they deserve justice too
Daily Mirror issue of 21st December 2018 carried an interview with Prof. Ratnajeewan. Hoole by Susitha Fernando titled they must be tried to show that Tamil lives are as important” whether this is...
