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Monks as mayoral candidates for Colombo, Kotte and Dehiwala
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kiwikanga
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 15 Feb 2006 03:55:47 GMT Report for Abuse
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| LankaPatriot, What we have today is the Westminster style of government. During the days of the kings it was an indegenous monarchical system of rule perfectly suited to our society which could incorporate the weva, dagaba and pansala culture. Those days are long gone. Now it is the thuwakkuwai, bombai, madawie culture in politics which does not suit the clergy. |
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 15 Feb 2006 04:23:51 GMT Report for Abuse
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Ok the modern way, the Hybrid system !
Wewa, Daageba , Pansala (administrative system) and e-governance which is modern :)
Thuwakkuwai Bombai (Military System) oh i forgot, Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers + Main Battle Tanks and Armoured Carriers + Signaling squad !
and Madawies ar the LTTE , let the Army take care of !
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15 Feb 2006 06:25:32 GMT Report for Abuse
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If monks werent in the administrative system, why the king took advice from the monks in advisory panels on behalf of people ?
Dear Naleen
give me a good answer for that |
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15 Feb 2006 06:27:47 GMT Report for Abuse
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It may be coined by anyone, but we are restoring that concept again.
it may hurt you naleen,
but we dont care.
coz we prefer kalu suddhas like you off our island :) |
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 15 Feb 2006 06:47:03 GMT Report for Abuse
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LankaPatriot,
I am not very familiar with the Buddhist Traditions but it was very similar in many ancient kingdoms for the monks to be advisers.
In the Indian & European Kingdoms, Brahmanas (Gurus) and the Bishops did play an advisory role in the King's court. In the olden days, division of labour was a natural phenomenon and every body was involved in some kind of Industry. Using this to maintain their superiority the Aryan Brahmans created the cast system.
The temple was the palace of learning as others did not have time to study. They followed the traditional occupation. The priests were considered the 'learned' as they had the time to learn when others were working. Even the Royals were sent to the 'temple' or 'Kurukulam' - the Priest's residence to learn. Therefore they occupied an important place in the Royal court and the King obtained advice from the learned. They were part of the administrative system only on an advisory capacity not on an 'Executive Capacity'.
Chanakya in the Mayuran Empire is a classic example.
Even in the English Kingdoms the Bishops played a major role. The Church of England was so powerful they were the power brokers. In the early days even medical practices were common among the priests.
Over a period of time the common man too started learning and the role of the Priest have diminished. If the Buddhist Monks are considered more learned than the common rulers, perhaps they are compared to our politicians, they may do so. Whether it's appropriate, I would say no considering the present context not just in Sri Lanka only, unless we want to be like Iran. However, they may offer advice if requested.
We have seen what happens in the Parliament.
Naleen may know more about the Buddhist Tradition.
Kula
Edited By - Kulakottan - 15 Feb 2006 07:30:42 GMT |
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15 Feb 2006 07:47:21 GMT Report for Abuse
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You can shout what eva you prefer.
but your ideas were defeated in the previous election!
so its NEITHER Tamils NOR Muslims rule the country. Its the great Sinhalese who rule this island.
so they have decided the way to go.
so be it.
you guyz will have to take it for granted or leave :D |
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15 Feb 2006 07:57:45 GMT Report for Abuse
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If one makes up his mind, nothing anyone can do.
Good Luck |
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