Thera wants Buddhist marriage system introduced
Establishing a Buddhist marriage system in the country will help build family cohesion and trust, Kelaniya University Sanskrit Department Prof Ven Induragare Dhammarathana Thera said.
The Thera was addressing an inaugural conference to introduce the book Bauddha Vivahaya -(Buddhist Marriage) by author Dhanawardana Guruge at the Library Services Borad recently.
The Venerable thera said Buddhists should solemnise their marriages in the temple as in the case of other religions. This will pave the way for a strong marriage bonds unlike today when many Buddhist marriages end up in divorce or separation. This will also pave the way for moral uplift of society as a whole.
“We have to pay our special thanks to the author of this book. It is a timely work. Introducing the Buddhist marriage system to society is very important to the present generation”, the Thera said.
Publishing a book about the Buddhist marriage system is bound to gain national attention, the Thera said. Many problems have been caused in society due to failed marriages. The book – Bauddha Vivahaya will provide good answers to all these issues.
If the author’s book proves a success, an immense change will be witnessed in Sri Lankan society in a positive way, the Thera said. Plans will be made to hold the book launching ceremony of Bauddha Vivahaya on January 19 at the Guruge Nature Park in Ja-Ela, Weligampitiya.
It will be held with the blessings of the Maha Nayake Theras of the Three Chapters, President Mahinda Rajapakasa and Prime Minister D M Jayaratne. Udamvita Ghaneswara Thera and author of the book Dhanawardana Guruge also spoke.
Courtesy: Daily News
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Really this is very good news for all budists monks and this marriage system should 50 years before also done it.This kind of marriadge system avoid many criminals also bhudists temples inside.Hope this news bhudists law all big maha theras accepts!
It is indeed good news for a truly Buddhist Marriage religious ceremony with chanting of blessings by the Buddhist monks for the local Buddhist temple. This is a much needed progress in Buddhist life.
Though other religions in SL have their marriage ceremonies, it has not prevented divorce in their religions. This happens because of selfish and sinful nature of man. Let us hope the teaching of Buddha may help to prevent/reduce divorces.
It is not Buddhist marriage ceremony alone that is needed but a marriage course conducted by Buddhist temples to guide couples prior to marriage in order to inculcate in them Buddhist moral and spiritual values in their daily lives.
Good idea, but not to make money. The fact is we have enough corrupted Buddhist monks who are a disgrace to Buddhism.