Srilanka, July 27 -- Senior Professor Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana Thero has warned that attempts could be made in the future to discredit Buddhist monks and create a situation where they would be unable to engage freely with society.



The Thero, a senior governing member of the Shasanarakshaka Sangha Sabha, made the remarks while addressing a Maha Sangha convention held in Colombo today (27).



The convention, organised under the theme "Sukha Sanghassa Saamaggi", was held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre to highlight the need to protect and strengthen the Buddhasasana in Sri Lanka.



Speaking at the event, Ven. Sirisumana Thero said the Buddhist clergy should recognise their responsibilities and not remain silent in...