Govt to Bring Laws Restoring Dhamma Courts Following Sangha Request
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Photo courtesy of International Crisis Group The government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to reintroduce a Dharma Court with authority to make determinations regarding disciplinary issues involving Buddhist monks, based on requests made by the Mahanayake Theros, through amendments to the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No. 19 of 1931. The announcement has
Respecting the request of the Trinitarian Mahanayaka Theros, a 'Dharma Court' was established to protect the discipline of the Sangha community.
Govt to bring laws restoring Dhamma courts following Sangha request
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government will soon introduce the necessary legislation to enable the Maha Sangha to maintain the Sangha institution in accordance with Vinaya discipline, including restoring authority for disciplinary action through Dhamma courts. Speaking at the 2026 State Vesak Festival held at the Midellawala Purana Rajamaha Viharaya in Thihagoda today, the President said the Maha Sangha of the three Nikayas had f…
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