Government Retreats On Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance (Amendment) Bill

The party leaders decided to postpone the presentation of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance (Amendment) Bill and the ‘Theravada Bhikkhu Dialogue’ Bill until they obtain the blessings of the Maha Sangha.

A section of Buddhist priests have already opposed the current forms of the bills.

The debate on the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance (Amendment) Bill, which ws scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.