There is continued opposition building up against the Sri Lankan Mahmeuna sect lead by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero.
Some of the accusations are:
1) Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero introduces rites and rituals based on his former religion Roman Catholicism.
2) Reject the teaching of Abhidhamma and rejected six books from Kuddaka Nikaya
3) He manipulates translations to suit his purpose. For example, removing the introduction from Malinda Panna. His Tipitaks translation is poor translation work.
4) Removing Sri Lankan cultural ceremonies. Basically, the accusation is that he is removing Sri Lankan cultural ceremonies and substitute them with ceremonies based on Roman Catholicism.
5) His association with underworld thugs.
The above was taken from a Videon in the Sinhalese language so I did not publish the link here.
Keep away from Mahamuna sect in Sri Lanka?
Keep away from Mahamuna sect in Sri Lanka?
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I see no problem in point 2 & the example you give for point 3 and parts of point 4... as for the rest...SarathW wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:02 pm There is continued opposition building up against the Sri Lankan Mahmeuna sect lead by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero.
Some of the accusations are:
1) Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero introduces rites and rituals based on his former religion Roman Catholicism.
2) Reject the teaching of Abhidhamma and rejected six books from Kuddaka Nikaya
3) He manipulates translations to suit his purpose. For example, removing the introduction from Malinda Panna. His Tipitaks translation is poor translation work.
4) Removing Sri Lankan cultural ceremonies. Basically, the accusation is that he is removing Sri Lankan cultural ceremonies and substitute them with ceremonies based on Roman Catholicism.
5) His association with underworld thugs.
The above was taken from a Videon in the Sinhalese language so I did not publish the link here.
Are these just wild accusations or is there any evidence?
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I see a big problem here.I see no problem in point 2
I will not keep any monk who rejects Abhidhamma as my teacher even though I read and listen to them.
In my opinion, it is not worth listening to a monk who rejects Abhidhamma if you need a deep understanding of Buddhism.
It is OK not to teach Abhidhamma. The problem here is his rejection of Abhidhamma.
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These accusations are compiled by a most informed blind Sri Lankan journalist by Mr. Indika Totawatta.are these just wild accusations or is there any evidence?
Indika declared himself as a Mahayana follower but his Tipitaka knowledge is second to none.
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Instead of listing accusations against a monk we may or may not know, with accusations which may or may not be true (or have any basis in reality), how about some information about the actual facts or relevance to your practice? Otherwise this is just gossip.
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I see a problem with monks who are trying to tinker with the Tipitaka.the example you give for point 3 and parts of point 4... as for the rest...
It is OK to have personal opinions but you have to keep the Tipitaka intact whether it is right or wrong.
Just imagine that I became a very influential monk and I do not like particular aspects of Tipitaka and re-write the way I feel that right.
I can write my own book to criticise Tipitaka but I have no right to translate Tipitaka the way I feel right.
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Agree.dharmacorps wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:59 pm Instead of listing accusations against a monk we may or may not know, with accusations which may or may not be true (or have any basis in reality), how about some information about the actual facts or relevance to your practice? Otherwise, this is just gossip.
But when there is smoke there could be a fire.
So just be aware of this. You don't have to accept my post.
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So we are to take the word of a Mahayana journalist? No ulterior motive there
I've read an article from another Sri Lankan journalist who promises to dish the dirt on the Venerable but then just fills his article with hate and bile with no facts to back up his hatred.
The one 'fact' I can verify about the Venerable is his rejection of the Abhidhamma... that seems to be a problem for a lot of Sri Lankan's... fine... I'm not going to dissuade people from their adherence to post Buddha teachings... but it shouldn't lead on to unsubstantiated slurs.
I've read an article from another Sri Lankan journalist who promises to dish the dirt on the Venerable but then just fills his article with hate and bile with no facts to back up his hatred.
The one 'fact' I can verify about the Venerable is his rejection of the Abhidhamma... that seems to be a problem for a lot of Sri Lankan's... fine... I'm not going to dissuade people from their adherence to post Buddha teachings... but it shouldn't lead on to unsubstantiated slurs.
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Pure tittle tattle and unbecoming to make accusations without any evidence.SarathW wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:02 pmAgree.dharmacorps wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:59 pm Instead of listing accusations against a monk we may or may not know, with accusations which may or may not be true (or have any basis in reality), how about some information about the actual facts or relevance to your practice? Otherwise, this is just gossip.
But when there is smoke there could be a fire.
So just be aware of this. You don't have to accept my post.
Monks should always be scrutinised but it's best if the scrutiny is honest and done in good faith.
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You never know the motives of people.So we are to take the word of a Mahayana journalist? No ulterior motive there
So make up your own mind.
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I personally won't keep him as my teacher.Monks should always be scrutinised but it's best if the scrutiny is honest and done in good faith.
I have concerns about him for a long time.
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And that is your perfect right.
But posting unsubstantiated slurs is not really on.
There are a few monks (past & present) who I have very little faith in (mainly due to their commentarial teachings)... but their conduct is beyond reproach... so I don't look to attack them by making up nonsense... only their teachings.
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Is he alleged to be a crypto-Catholic?
Not that the other allegations are not serious as well, of course.
Not that the other allegations are not serious as well, of course.
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We don't know... it's just Sri Lankan sangha/political tittle tattle... unless there is any evidence?4GreatHeavenlyKings wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:06 am Is he alleged to be a crypto-Catholic?
Not that the other allegations are not serious as well, of course.
How is a refusal to accept Abhidhamma a 'serious' allegation?
The Buddha specifically asked his disciples to follow the suttas and vinaya.
There are many monks who don't accept Abhidhamma... even more who accept it without ever reading it or even the suttas(maybe one or two suttas at best)... the Visuddhimagga is their book of choice.
Should they no longer be regarded as Theravāda monks?
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According to what Venerable Buddhaghosa wrote in The Expositor those monks who question the authority of the Abhidhamma should expelled, if I remember correctly.BrokenBones wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:31 amWe don't know... it's just Sri Lankan sangha/political tittle tattle... unless there is any evidence?4GreatHeavenlyKings wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:06 am Is he alleged to be a crypto-Catholic?
Not that the other allegations are not serious as well, of course.
How is a refusal to accept Abhidhamma a 'serious' allegation?
The Buddha specifically asked his disciples to follow the suttas and vinaya.
There are many monks who don't accept Abhidhamma... even more who accept it without ever reading it or even the suttas(maybe one or two suttas at best)... the Visuddhimagga is their book of choice.
Should they no longer be regarded as Theravāda monks?
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understanding it has the nature of a mirage,
cutting off Māra’s flower-tipped arrows,
one should go beyond the King of Death’s sight.”