Buddhism however had been too strong a force for Jainism. It disappeared altogether when the Giri Temple which Pandukabhaya built, was destroyed by King Valagamba 350 years later. He built Abhayagiri ...
An Austrian tourist on a visit to the Aukana sacred city has taken a keen interest in ‘Clean Sri Lanka Programme’ initiated by the government and joined it. ..
Buddhist monk Galagodaatte Gnanasara speaks to the media at the Rukmale Sri Dharma Vijayaloka Maha Viharaya temple in the Pannipitiya suburb, outside Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, on May 23, 2019 ...
This shift in pilgrimage patterns reflects a growing interest in the rich cultural and spiritual heritage that Sri Lanka offers, including its ancient temples, serene landscapes, and deep-rooted ...
Their five-day spiritual visit included Dharma talks. The members of the Buddhist Sangha representing eminent monasteries in Sri Lanka also attended the three-day holy teachings of His Holiness ...
The western coast of Sri Lanka offers miles of wide sandy beaches ... The best known is the Kosgoda Raja Maha Viharaya, a Buddhist temple that dates back to the 16th century.