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dumindak
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21 Sep 2005 04:38:55 GMT Report for Abuse
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I read news about German elections yesterday. Their main political party is 'Christian Democratic' who got 35% of votes.
Sri lankan Buddhist are more civilized in this regards becasue we will not cast our vote to religious parties.
Even our JHU can get less than 5%.
Are Germans practising White Christian Hegamony? Or we are practising Sinhala Buddhist Hegamony? |
KURAL
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21 Sep 2005 07:45:55 GMT Report for Abuse
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Mucha,
Have you not other arguments to counter than asking my age ?...
And what my age have to do with your twisted stories ?
It doesn't matter i will not ask your age buddy.
Edited By - KURAL - 21 Sep 2005 12:17:38 GMT |
Ariyalai_SB
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21 Sep 2005 11:30:11 GMT Report for Abuse
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Hello Folks,
Yes, this forum has been a marathon one; I am very sorry that it dragged on for too long; however, it is necessary to challenge the Sinhala Buddhist Fundamentalists head on. You see that, Muchalinda has been writing on these forums for a while, and he often portrays himself as an interlectual, more like a pundit if you like to hoodwink everyone that he is a moderate, and acting for the common good of the people of Sri Lanka.
However, the true form of Munchalinda is very different indeed; he is basically a Sinhala Buddhist Fundamentalist with one agenda, that is to create Sri Lanka as a Sinhala Buddhist nation; there is no doubt about it at all.
Summary of Munchalinda?s perceptions:
1. He enjoys glorifying Sinhala Buddhist heritage in Sri Lanka in order to legitimise their claim for the entire nation.
2. He does not accept that the Sri Lankan Tamils as native of Sri Lanka; according to him, the Tamils in Sri Lanka are same as the Tamils who live in UK, Norway, and Australia etc. He has compared the Tamils in Sri Lanka to the Afghans live in Australia.
3. He wants the Sinhala Buddhists to own Sri Lanka, and be superior to all the other people; he will deny this, but if you read his last few posts, one can deduce that he has been caught out.
4. He does not, or recklessly not caring to, or simply does not want to accept that Sri Lanka has a plural society, and it requires visionary policies to promote harmony.
5. He does not accept that LTTE is a product of the Sinhala polity; rather he blames it on the past Tamils leaders for creating the separatist mentality among the Tamil people. He cannot comprehend that the Tamil leaders had the best interests of the Tamils in their hearts; just like the Sinhala leaders.
6. His understanding of the national question is very shallow indeed, as he cannot recognise that the North and East of the island are principally populated by a group of people with distinct culture and language.
The reason I keep going on about the Sri Lankan Identity, is because, it transcends across the communal boundaries, and also will help to galvanise the people regardless of race, colour, cast, and creed to feel the sense of belonging as a nation. If such Identity had been promoted sense the independence, Sri Lanka will have been developed, and be prosperous. There wouldn?t have been JVP, or LTTE, or any other fringe rebel groups that came about in Sri Lanka.
I would like people to note that people like Munchalinda who give authenticity and credence to the Sinhala Buddhist nationalism, have been, and are the cause of the turmoil in Sri Lanka. To me, these people are equal to those who actually carry out attacks on the minorities in the name of Sinhala Buddhism.
Munchalinda expects me to understand that Sinhala is another nationality like all others in the world; but, he does not want to recognise that the Tamils in the North and East of the island do constitute a distinct nationality, and have their own desires and aspirations. The reason he keeps on glorifying the Sinhala Buddhist history in order to discredit any other history in Sri Lanka, and thus ascertain that only the Sinhala Buddhists have the right to stake a claim for Sri Lanka, and nobody else. He is prepared to accept the others proviso they confirm to his idea of Sri Lanka; this is his position. Therefore, I can safely conclude that Munchalinda and his ilk are cause of the immergence of LTTE, and the death of 65,000 people.
Here, I rest my case.
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21 Sep 2005 12:08:31 GMT Report for Abuse
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Ariyalai_SB
I dont think I can give you a reply because then I have to repeat the same thing in my previous post.
I agree that LTTE did nt come from sky all of a sudden but the prime objective of LTTE to fight against the government came from the Marxism. in 60s and 70s when soviot union was in full force, many young people were dreaming for armed struggle against their own governments. Infact it was a rule and a communist theory to wage a war against democratic governments. You could see this trend in many third world countries. Prabhakaran and few others wanted to enjoy this fancy ( same like Rohana Wijeweera and thousands of sinhala youth).
That is the root of LTTE. It has taken many turns now depending on the invisible forces which are supporting them. Next time it will attack Hindus or Buddhist if the Christian Church influence is heavy.
Many people have benifited from the LTTE except Tamils. This include India, Sinhalese and Tamil politicians and Christian Church. All these people gained somethings and real loosers are Tamil and Sinhala ordinary people.
You can think it over and I hope you will come to a good conclusion.
I have read many books but belive me I dont go by what is in books, rather I use my own brain. |
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21 Sep 2005 12:28:52 GMT Report for Abuse
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Dumindak,
it seems you have still not understood why LTTE and Tamil majority are revolting against GOSL... my poor, what can i do for you ?
Do not forget LTTE is a movement of 'Liberation' which targets the hegemony of Sinhala in NE.
It's true that their hegemonic laws have renforced the volonty of the people to be liberated from GOSL oppression.
Nobody can change what happened, but everybody can(should) change the actual situation into a permanent peace process.
Thanks.
Edited By - KURAL - 21 Sep 2005 12:29:12 GMT |
Ariyalai_SB
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21 Sep 2005 13:54:42 GMT Report for Abuse
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Dumindak,
I am of the same opinion as you are; I also feel that you simply do not understand the issues pertaining to the national question. I have already outlined all the reasons to support my claim; I can also further say the it has been universally accepted, even by the main Sinhala polity that Sri Lanka has miserably failed in the task of nation building since the independence back in 1948. The reason for this, they allowed the Sinhala Buddhist extreme forces to dictate, and have alienated the minorities.
As I said before, I was living in Jaffna during the seventies when the Tamils were being radicalised, and can assure you that it had nothing to do with communism whatsoever, rather, it was everything to do with being treated like second class citizens in our own country.
Do you know what would be like being treated like a second class citizen? You are very keen to rationalise the politicised Buddhism in Sri Lanka, and come up with several reasons in mitigation. You claim that they are not racists, and also not accepting that they are fundamentalists; I am very sorry to tell you that you have a long way to go.
By the way, what is your opinion about erecting Buddha statues overnight in contentious areas? Would Buddha approve of such things? I am afraid, sooner or later, you will need to face up to this reality. I believe that there is consensus among the Sinhala polity that there is only one viable solution that is to accommodate a federal structure, and the nature of it should be worked out between the protagonists. During this process, you will see the ugly nature of the Sinhala Buddhist fundamentalism; please mark my word! |
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21 Sep 2005 14:15:48 GMT Report for Abuse
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Shan,
Thanks for you comments. I am in between contracts at the moment, and have a bit of time. These people are very quick to point out that all the Tamils who talk about injustice are fascists and LTTE supporters; but, they need to have a good look at themselves, as they are the religious based fundamentalists as opposed to the Tamils who are reacting, and not rooted to any religious ideology.
These people must accept that they created this mess, and they need to change, and understand that there is another group of people who live in the North and East with distinct culture and language. Rather than enforcing their hegemony, they should be accommodative, and drive religion out of politics all together. |
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21 Sep 2005 18:20:20 GMT Report for Abuse
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Dear All,
Equal rights begins with Tolerance.
Tolerance begins with studying and appreciating our differences; and then learning to embrace others.
Please tell me who has done this and who is willing to do this.
This notion of Tolerance has to start at the state level and constituted to be enforced before it is practised among all communities.
Tamils mostly went out of their way to learn Singhala.
Singhalese did not do this.The superiority comlex never let them do it.
Many have abused the notion of Tolerance for their advantages and benefits only. I am not discounting the humane acts and services rendered during 83 riots.
This is a natural reaction. But in day to day life Tolerance has not been exercised by the majority and stands an obstacle to equal rights, peace and harmony.
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21 Sep 2005 21:27:07 GMT Report for Abuse
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Dear Freiends,
I can't remember who let me know about the book, 'Vidarshana Bhvana' by Ven Rerukane Chandavimala Thero.
This my heartful thank and gratute for it.
Thank you very much again.
For the rest,
Stop fighting with each other, and with yourself.
AVOID EVIL
DO GOOD
PURIFY THE MIND
THIS IS THE
TEACHING OF ALL
BUDDHAS
To be in sane and develop your own mind
Read the following.
Discourse of loving kindness:
This is what should be done,
By one who is skilled in goodness,
And who knows the path of peace.
He should be able and upright,
Straightforward and gentle in speech.
Humble and not conceited,
Contended and easily satisfied.
Unburdened with duties,
And frugal in their ways.
Peaceful and calm and wise and skillful,
Not proud and demanding in nature.
Let them not do the slightest thing,
That the wise would later reprove.
Wishing in gladness and in safety,
May all beings be at ease!
Whatever living beings there may be,
Whether they are week or strong,
Omiting none.
The great or the mighty,
Medium, short or small,
The seen and the unseen,
Those living near and far away,
Those born and to be born,
May all beings be at ease!
Let none decieve another,
Or despise any being in any state.
Let none through anger or ill will,
Wish harm upon another,
Even as a mother protects with her life,
Her child- her own child.
So with a boundless heart,
Should one cherish all living beings.
Radiating kindness,
Over the entire world,
Spreading upward to the sky,
And downwards to the deapths.
Outward and unbounded,
Freed from hatread and ill will,
Wheather standing or walking,
Seated or lying down,
Free from drowsiness,
One should sustain this recollection.
This is said to be the sublime abiding.
By not holding to fixed views,
The pure hearted one,
Having clearity of vision,
Being freed from all sense desires,
Is not born again itnto this world.
REad this for one week, everyday as soon as you open your eyes in the morning and as the last thing you do before you close your eyes in the evening (before you go to bed) and see the change yourself. In your work, in your home, wherever you go, you can see the difference.
And then answer me, not before.
May you all have a happy day! |
kanthun
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21 Sep 2005 23:55:56 GMT Report for Abuse
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BLAH BLAH BLAH (Destroy the LTTE terrorists)..
BLAH BLAH (No.. LTTE are Freedom fighters)..
BLAH BLAH BLAH
BLAH BLAH, VOTE SLFP.
(now can we please end this discussion) |
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