Centuries before the world debated net-zero targets or climate resilience, Sri Lanka was living the principles of ...

The major ancient historic sites in Sri Lanka, all UNESCO World Heritage sites: Sacred City of Anuradhapura and Mihintale, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Golden Temple of Dambulla, Ancient City of ...

However, it is clear that the Mihintale-Trikayastava inscription too bears evidence for the expansion of the Mahayana tradition in Sri Lanka during the period between the 7 th and 9 th centuries A.C.

Afterwards, move on to Mihintale (30 minutes drive) where Sinhalese King Devanampiya Tissa is believed to have converted to Buddhism (and in turn, established Sri Lankan Buddhism) in 247 BC.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that the transformation which took place in the Sri Lankan society with the ...

Today, Sri Lanka will observe Poson Full Moon Poya Day, a deeply significant occasion for Buddhists across the island. Variou - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest ...

The Sri Lanka Transport Board has decided to deploy an additional 150 buses for the convenience of the devotees visiting ...

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Before I leave Sri Lanka, I meet a monk at Mihintale Mountain whose wise words stay with me long after we part ways: “Buddha told his priests to go in different directions.