Attempt by chief trustee to sell Mahabodhi India property!

 Friday, 01 November 2013 

The Mahabodhi Society of India has fallen to such low depths in its administration that as the 150th birth anniversary of its founder, Anagarika Dharmapala, is being marked, the Buddhist institution’s chief trustee has attempted to sell its property to settle a court dispute involving him, sources at the institution say.

An Indian court had ordered chief trustee of the Society, Revatha Thera, to pay Indian Rs. 60 million after finding him guilty in a financial fraud. The Thera has told the court to acquire the money by selling the property owned by Mahabodhi Society, saying that he cannot pay the sum personally. However, he cannot act at his will since the property is being administered by a board of trustees.

Revatha Thera was severely condemned some time ago by both the Buddhist clergy and the laity after he had kissed and embraced a female follower.

Ministry up in arms!

Friday, 01 Nov 2013
Members of the Bodu Bala Sena walking towards the heavily- guarded Ministry of Buddha Sasana, to hand over a petition protesting the lack of enthusiasm and to take action against those who engage in harming and degrading Buddhism. Pix by Sanka Vidanagama