In 1165, performing on Mahakassapa’s suggestion, Parakrama Bahu summoned the leaders of all 3 nikayas to a council. There he declared that as king—his sacred correct to rule confirmed through his victories over his enemies and by way of his security of the Buddha’s Tooth—he may abolish all 3 monastic orders.
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