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Aranthalawa massacre

Hello there! Today, I am going to explain to you about something called the Aranthalawa massacre.

A long time ago, in a small village located in Sri Lanka, there were a group of monks who lived in a temple. These monks were peaceful people who taught meditation, chanted prayers, and taught people about the Buddha's teachings.

However, one day, something very bad happened. Some people who did not agree with what the monks were teaching came to the temple and attacked them. They had guns and used them to shoot and kill many of the monks.

It was a very sad day for the village and the people who knew and loved the monks. Many people were in shock and could not believe that something so terrible had happened to such kind and peaceful people.

Now, we use the term "massacre" to describe this event because it was not just one or two people who were hurt or killed. It was a lot of people, and it happened very quickly.

Even though this happened a long time ago, it is still remembered as a tragic event in the history of Sri Lanka. It reminds us how important it is to be kind to each other and to respect one another's beliefs and traditions.