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Ruwanwelisaya — Coordinates: 8°21′00″N 80°23′47″E / 8.35°N 80.39639°E / 8.35; 80.39639 … Wikipedia
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
Jetavanaramaya — The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, located in the ruins of Jetavana Monastery in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The StupaKing Mahasen (273 301 AD) has the honour of being the creator of the largest stupa in Sri Lanka. A part of a sash or … 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
Mirisaveti Stupa — The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.[1] King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving… … Wikipedia
Lankarama — is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of… … Wikipedia
Isurumuniya — is a Buddhist temple situated near to the Tisawewa (Tisa tank).HistoryThe temple was built by King Devanampiyatissa who ruled in the ancient Sri Lanka capital of Anuradhapura. After 500 children of high caste were ordained, Isurumuniya was built… … Wikipedia
