Ancient stupas of Sri Lanka — After Arahat Mahinda introduced Buddhism during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (307 267 BC), in the Sri Lanka’s ancient sacred capital, Anuradhapura, the king built the Maha Vihara, a temple and residence for the monks, after dedicating the… … Wikipedia
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Anuradhapura — Infobox Settlement official name = Anuradhapura other name = native name = nickname = settlement type = motto = imagesize = 300px image caption = Kuttam Pokuna flag size = image seal size = image shield = shield size = image blank emblem = blank… … Wikipedia
List of Buddhist temples — Buddhist temples, monasteries, stupas, and pagodas sorted by location. Australia Australian Capital Territory* Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara of Canberra (SLDVAC), a Buddhist Association established in 2007New South Wales* Nan Tien Temple *Aloka… … Wikipedia
Mihintale — is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a… … Wikipedia
Maliyadeva — was a monk who is said to have lived in Sri Lanka during the 2nd century BCE and to have attained nirvana.[1] According to the Mahavamsa, part of Theravādin tradition, Maliyadeva was the last arhat in Sri Lanka[2] and Buddhism in Sri Lanka… … Wikipedia
Esala Perahera — Elephants at the Esala Perahera Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth) is the grand festival of Esala held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka … Wikipedia
Atamasthana — These are 8 main places of worship in the Ancient Sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. These places are valued for its artistic, historical and archaeological value.#Sri Maha bodhiya #Ruwanwelisaya #Thuparamaya #Lovamahapaya #Abhayagiri Dagaba … Wikipedia
Ancient constructions of Sri Lanka — The Ancient Sinhalese, excelled in the construction of tanks ( Wevas } or reservoirs, dagobas (or Stupas) and palaces, as evident from the ruins which displays a rich variety of Architectural forms.Irrigation WorksMajor irrigation schemes of Sri… … Wikipedia
Vatadage — An entrance of the Polonnaruwa Vatadage. Vatadage (Sinhala: වටදාගේ) is a type of Buddhist structure found in Sri Lanka. It also known as dage, thupagara, and cetiyagara. Although it may have had some Indian influence, it is a structure that is… … Wikipedia
