Throughout the history of the spread of Buddhism to Tibet from India, Buddhist masters and pilgrims have travelled between ...

Monks are we, O great King, disciples of the King of Truth.Out of compassion for you have we come from Jambudvipa” Thus spake ...

Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient capital city of Sri Lanka. Home to ancient pilgrimage sites, the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree, ruins of the ancient Sinhala civilization ...

Sri Lanka: Just a short flight away, Sri Lanka offers beautiful beaches, lush tea plantations, and ancient temples. Places like Colombo, Kandy, and Galle are great options for travelers. 7.

Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka’s third capital and of all the ancient kingdoms, this is the one not to miss even if you’re on a Sri Lanka 5 Day itinerary or shorter. The sacred Buddhist city is one of the ...

Ancient ruins. Royal palaces. Implausibly beautiful temples. Through centuries of tumultuous power, political and cultural tussles, Sri Lanka lies at the crossroads of maritime trading routes, a short ...

Archaeologists debated age, purpose of Gradishte ruins until radar scans, excavations, artifact finds revealed traces of forgotten pre-Roman city, photos show.

Anuradhapura became the capital again in 491 CE after Kashyapa’s death. Buddhism In Sri Lanka. Buddhism came to Sri Lanka from India in the 3rd century BC. King Ashoka – who adopted Buddhism around ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, as part of his scheduled trip to the island nation from April 4 to 6. This marks his first visit to Sri ...

PM Narendra Modi will be in Anuradhapura on April 6 during his two-day trip to Sri Lanka. The city served as the capital of the island nation for more than 1300 years. ... one of the largest ...

Discover 10 stunning destinations in Sri Lanka perfect for solo travelers. ... Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, ... Polonnaruwa’s ancient ruins, statues, and stupas reveal Sri Lanka’s rich history.