Buddhism, Law, and Governance in Sri Lanka: Ethics Must Guide the State: Continue Penal Code 365/365A
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025Shenali Waduge Sri Lanka, is a nation morally anchored in the teachings of the Buddha. From the Constitution to the Penal Code though the latter is colonial, Sri Lanka’s legal foundations echo Buddhist ethical values such as non-harming, truth, justice, and restraint. These Buddhist values shape law, governance, and public accountability. How this applies to the present attempts to repeal Sections 365 and 365A of […]
More >