Sinhalese Buddhist nationalist ideology rests on mythic history yet betrays Buddhism’s core values

Evidence

This ideology is partly justified using mytho-history, thanks to texts such as the Mahavamsa. In addition, however, the ideology compromises the moral, ethical, and peaceful values of Buddhism and undermines democratic governance. — Neil DeVotta, Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalist Ideology, 294

Categorization

• XREF: Connects directly to the reading purpose: mythic-manufactured enmity (Mahavamsa) rather than primordial identity sustaining group solidarity. — connects to: Sinhalese claims to primordial ownership rest on the Mahavamsa’s mytho-history. — Neil DeVotta, Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalist…, 64; Buddha’s mythic visits legitimize Sinhalese supremacy by subjugating indigenous beings — Neil DeVotta, Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalist…, 71; Sinhalese-Tamil enmity is legitimized by myth rather than primordial fact — Neil DeVotta, Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalist…, 78 (+16 more)