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By Uditha Devapriya The Buddhist revivalists of the late 19th century placed great emphasis on female education. Colonel Olcott spoke of the need for Buddhist girls’ schools, claiming that “the mother” as “the first teacher.” This was echoed by Buddhist men who argued they wanted “companions who shall stand shoulder to shoulder with ourselves.” The […] ....
Posted on December 31st, 2020 by Dr D Chandraratna Courtesy The Island The Olcott Oration delivered to the Old Boys Association of Ananda College (November 2020, Perth, Western Australia) It can be gauged from the Buddhist publications in and around 1880s that the ordinary Sinhalese were experiencing an acute sense of despair and disquiet that colonialism had brought about a social degeneration evidenced by increased consumption of liquor and associated problems of family violence, cattle stealing, gambling, and crime. Even the colonial civil servants from numerous districts complained to the Governor that social disorganization was affecting administration, revenue collection and policing. The Sinhalese Buddhist revivalist movement and a proper assessment of Col Olcott’s contribution must be understood in this context of the rising tide of Sinhala nationalism, Buddhist confrontation with Colonialism, Christian missionary activity and increa ....
Nelson Mandela said “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination”. Today, the 1st of January 2021 is the 89th birth anniversary of our legendary leader, the late Alavi Moulana. I recall joining a team, in my late teens, promoting teaching of the Sinhala language in Muslim schools. The prominent members of the team, then, were Ven. Devamottawe Amarawansa Thera, K.M.P. Rajaratne and Alavi Moulana, who was then in his prime youth. We embarked on an inaugural campaign mission to Negombo, to a Muslim school where only Tamil was taught. The venue was already prepared by a group in support of our campaign to include Sinhala too. However, there was also some opposition to our move. As we approached the venue, from a distance we noted that there were people with black armbands and black flags. ....
Remembering a champion trade unionist. A man who always fought and lived for the coexistence among communities. This is the 88th birthday of former Governor of the Western Province and trade union leader, Alavi Moulana. A great human being with high qualities, Alavi Moulana has rendered yeoman service as the Western Province Governor and senior […] ....