Jetavanaramaya, a colossal fourth-century Sri Lankan stupa, was once among the world’s largest structures — a vast and ...
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Best places to visit in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
From ancient sacred trees and enormous stupas, to advanced hydraulic systems and intricate religious carvings, Anuradhapura ...
The Ramayana is a classic story from Hindu mythology, telling the story of Rama and his conflict with the villainous Ravana, King of Lanka, who has kidnapped Rama’s consort Sita and trapped her in a ...
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How Anuradhapura’s ancient monastic complex altered the course of Buddhism in Sri Lanka - MSN
A prominent Buddhist monastic complex in Sri Lanka’s former capital Anuradhapura, Abhayagiri Vihara dates to the first century BCE. Located in the country’s North Central Province, the vihara is named ...
Between the years 629 and 645 AD the famous Chinese monk Xuanzang traveled through Central Asia and India to visit Buddhist sacred places, learn from Indian teachers and collect copies of Buddhist ...
Amazing Buddhism with the ray of light in the cave. Photo: iStock Sigiriya Rock fortress, Sri Lanka. Photo: iStock The Sri Lankans knew they had something beyond palm fringed beaches and misty tea ...
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