Emperor Asoka sent his son, Mahindra, to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism in the state. He succeeded in converting the King of Sri Lanka to Buddhism and soon, Buddhism became the state religion of the country. The Fourth Council The Fourth Council took place in Sri Lanka, in the Aloka Cave ...
, Buddhism in Ceylon under the Christian Powers and the Educational and Religious Policy of the British Government in Ceylon 1797–1832 (Colombo, 1963). Google Scholar See K. M. de Silva (ed.), Letters on Ceylon 1846–50: The Administration of Viscount Torrington and the ‘Rebellion’ of...
THERAVADA BuddhismEMOTIONS & religionAn inspection of several Buddhist histories (or vamsas ) written in the Sinhala language in medieval Sri Lanka encourages us to reevaluate the use of emotions in religious contexts and why people write narratives of the past. This article suggests that the ...
Made during the rule of King Dutugemunu, this is an iconic symbol of spirituality which holds a rich historical value rooted deep in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This was crafted during the 4th century and the statue stands as a testimony of Buddhist culture during that time. The ...
Kandy's Sri Dalada Maligawa, which houses the Tooth Relic of the Buddha, is an active temple complex that is the ritual center of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. During this temple's annual perahera season, the Tooth Relic is paraded through the torch-lit streets, accompanied by dancers, drummer...
(1999) in Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Southwest Missouri State University. He has written chiefly on the cultural history and contemporary expressions of Sri Lankan Buddhism. 我来说两句 短评 ··· 热门 还没人写过短评...
(containing both East Indian and West Indian linguistic features) to communicate with the North Indian traders but later, with the introduction of Buddhism, it replaced the local Dravidian languages (mainly Old Tamil) to a certain extent to became the language of the ruling elite and the ...
From the Sphinx of Egypt to the Kama Sutra, explore ancient history videos. WATCH NOW Types of Buddhism Today, many forms of Buddhism exist around the world. The three main types that represent specific geographical areas include: Theravada Buddhism: Prevalent in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, ...
During and after the 2nd century explicitly Mahayana philosophies were defined in the works of Nagarjuna, Asanga, Shantideva, Ashvagosha, and Vasubandhu. Around the 1st century, Buddhism spread from India through successive waves of merchants and pilgrims. It reached as far as Turkmenistan and Ara...
The kingdoms of China were located to the north of India. Buddhism, which began during the sixth century BC, reached these lands during the rule of the Han Dynasty. The Silk Road was the primary overland trade route that connected many regions within cen