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Sri Lanka is one of five nations with a Theravada Buddhist majority. Buddhism has been declared as the state religion under Article 9 of the Sri Lankan Constitution which can be traced back to an attempt to bring the status of Buddhism back to the status it enjoyed prior to the colonial era.
Jul 22, 2018 · Learn how Buddhism spread to Sri Lanka from India, survived colonial challenges, and was revived by three remarkable men. Explore the history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka from the 3rd century to the 19th century.
Buddhism. According to Sinhalese tradition, Buddhism was first brought to Sri Lanka by a mission sent out from eastern India during the reign of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka (c. 273–232 bce ). The leader of the mission to Sri Lanka, Mahendra (Mahinda), is described as Ashoka’s son.
Buddhism in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, Theravada Buddhism is the official state religion and is practiced by roughly 70% of the population as of 2012. [1] Sri Lanka is the birthplace of the Theravada branch of buddhism, and this is the form of Buddhism that is practiced there.
Learn about the origins, development and significance of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka, the oldest continually Buddhist country. Explore the rich heritage of Buddhist art, architecture and relics, from the ancient stupas and temples to the sacred tooth relic in Kandy.
A comprehensive overview of the introduction, development and influence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka from 250 BCE to 1966. The book covers the political, social, cultural and religious aspects of Buddhism in the island, based on ancient and modern sources.
Apr 24, 2012 · Originally published in 1946. Turning to the Pali commentaries (rather than to the Sri Lankan chronicles), this book attempts to weave together scattered material in order to provide a connected history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, from its introduction in the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE.
