Buddhist monk succumbs to injuries after self-immolation
The Buddhist monk who set himself on fire near the main entrance at the Dalada Maligawa Kandy passed away due to injuries at the National Hospital, sources at the hospital stated.
The Buddhist monk who suffered serious injuries after setting himself on fire to protest against the slaughter of cattle was transferred to the Colombo National Hospital.
The Buddhist monk underwent treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a spokesman of the hospital said this morning.
Ven. Bowatte Indrarathana Thera of the Sri Sugatha Purana Vihara in Kandy, had doused himself with a flammable liquid and set himself ablaze near the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) yesterday (24).
Policemen and devotees near the temple doused the flames and rushed the monk to the Kandy Hospital. However, he was later transferred to the Colombo National Hospital via helicopter.
Certain media aired videos of the monk issuing certain demands, such as putting an end to the killing of cattle for meat and Buddhist being converted to other religions, before setting himself ablaze.
Ven. Indrarathana Thera had informed those media of his intentions before committing self-immolation while they had recorded footage of the incident accordingly.
Meanwhile, Kandy Police said they have launched full scale investigation regarding how the Buddhist monk had obtained petrol to immolate himself.
(Courtesy: Ada Derana)
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As usual the police is knocking at the wrong door considering u dont need a gallons of petrol further the Thera had made a declaration of his intentions and reasons for doing so. Kandy is considered a sacred city where millions congregate to pay homage to what they consider sacred….
Venerable Indraratne died for a cuase and if the Rajapakse government fails to honour and respect the cause for which Venerable Indrarathana died for then Rajapakse regime is doomed and curse and curse that cannot be lifted.
The late Ven. Bowatte Indrarathana Thera is a hero who attempted to convey a strong message to all Theravada Buddhists of our nation on the cruelty we commit on animals.
Ven. Bowatte Indrarathana Thera is a MARTYR who gave his life for a valuable cause.
The consumption of decomposing flesh of dead animals, birds and fish should be banned fortwith not only in the Parliament eatery but in all public functions and public restaurants, cafes, hotels and eating places.
The Ven. Bowatte Indrarathana Thera’s act of self-immolation sends a serious message to all Sinhala Buddhists who pretend to be “Buddhists” while consuming dead flesh of animals, birds and fish.
I propose a nation-wide 5 minute silence on Monday 27 May at 10AM SL time in remembrance of this great Buddhist leader who had to resort to unorthodox means to convey that importatnt message to all.
While I feel sad for the loss of a human being, I think it is very irrational behavior from a man with a Robe. AS a Priest of the Buddhists he has now opened the flood gates for more radical behavior. I don’t think the teachings of Lord Buddha included suicide. I know lots of people will not agree with me nut he is not a Martyr but a fool.
The late Ven. Bowatte Indrarathana Thera is a HERO. That does not mean everyone should take this path, we need our real heroes with us. Ven.Indrarathana Thera is a hero even before this sacrifice .Ven.Thera has a long long history that we all need to know. The most important point is Ven Bowatte Indrarathana Thera had a heroic life. May Ven.Thera attain Nibbana!
This is Paparazzi at its Worst with the concurrence of the Buddhist Monk. Is this the Buddhism the Lord Buddha taught?
1. The Monk was going to commit Suicide.
2. The correspondent knew it. He took undue advantage of that.
3. The question what is the link between this correspondent and the state?
4. We know the State, the Govt, of Sri Lanka lies blatantly.
There is media department headed by people who lies.
Listen to Eye Witness Reports in Sinhala,
bbc.co.uk/sinhala/multimedia/2013/05/130524_monk_immolation_witness.shtml
Jstika Hela Urumaya abd Sinhala Ravaya are probably part of this.
Who got the petrol for the monk?
Who carried the petrol tank and gave it to the monk?
Jatika Hela Urumays?
Sinhala Urumaya?
This is a staged political event. Listen to the eyewitness comments in Sinhala.
Amare. Typical Modern day Sri Lankan style!!!
Why ask who
Who got the petrol for the monk?
Who carried the petrol tank and gave it to the monk?
The Monk surely had a brain. He should have known that if you play with fire you get burnt. This is something my parents taught me and I taught my children and grand children.
The bottom line is these Buddhist priests are radical. As I mentioned before they belong in the Temple. That is why they are wearing a Saffron Robe. If they wanted another path they should give up the robe. Because these kind of clergy confuse and influence people in the wrong way.
Late Indrarathana,
Thanks for what you have done to yourself! One radical foolish monk less now. Buddhism in SL will be better off without your type.
The late Ven indraratne Thera is a hero.
The late Ven Indraratne Thera is a martyr.
It is crazy to live in a Buddhist country where the fundamental of Buddhism are consigned to the dustbin.
Animal slaughter should be banned in the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.