Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Most Venerable Mahanayake Theras of the three main Chapters (Nikayas) have issued a statement strongly condemning the anti-religious, anti-social and illegal acts committed by a group of imposters posing as monks.

These individuals have brought disrepute to the Buddhist Order (Sasana) and the historical role of the Sri Lankan monkhood before the world by misusing the sacred saffron robe to transport narcotics Mahanayake Theras in a statement said.Economic Recovery Guide

The Mahanayake Theras emphasised that all those involved in this illegal activity, which exploits the traditional respect and recognition accorded to monks in Sri Lankan society, as well as the deep faith of Buddhists toward the sacred robe, mu...