‘Theravada Bhikkhu Dialogue’ act to be introduced

January 13, 2016 05:46 pm

A draft bill has been presented to the Parliament in a bid to introduce a ‘Theravada Bhikkhu Dialogue’ to monitor and take disciplinary action against monks who break ‘Vinaya’ rules.

The draft bill was presented by Parliament Reforms and Mass Media Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka.

The initiatives have been taken in this regard under the guidance and advice of Sanaga Nayaka thero of the Tri Nikayas.

The draft bill will focus on facts range from monitoring the behaviors of monks, provisions with respect to disciplinary procedures, and what kind of disciplinary action to be taken, etc.

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