Ancient rulers, however, subsequently sought creative architectural solutions to enable Buddhist monks' meditative lives in the forest. They created an atmosphere conducive to meditation by embracing ...

Everything to know before you go - Sri Lanka lures travellers with an impressive array: wildlife, history, exceptional food, surfing hotspots and beaches ...

In the late 5th century, King Kashyapa of Sri Lanka was afraid. He had every reason to be — he had orchestrated a coup and seized the throne from the rightful heir, his brother. Fearing an ...

Sri Lanka ranks No. 55 overall in the U.S. News Best Countries rankings. Explore photos, statistics and other information.

Anuradhapura, established in the 4th century BCE, was Sri Lanka’s capital for over 1,300 years. It remains vital for its cultural and spiritual heritage. Known for the Sri Maha Bodhi tree and ...

One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island of Sri Lanka not only embraced this compassionate path, but also became ...

A man dressed as a Buddhist monk throws back a tear gas canister after it was fired by police to disperse protesters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 9, 2022. Sri Lankan protesters demanding that ...

The term ‘travesty’ is defined as a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. In this case ‘the something’ is the Teaching of the Buddha and practices and customs done and followed at ...

This historic encounter marked the beginning of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Thereafter, Mihintale became a major center for Theravada Buddhism and is considered the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, having ...

The myth of a Tamil homeland collapses under scrutiny of historical records, colonial chronicles, and demographic facts. The ...