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Theravada Buddhism is the largest and official religion of Sri Lanka, practiced by 70.2% of the population as of 2012. [2] Practitioners of Sri Lankan Buddhism can be found amongst the majority Sinhalese population as well as among the minority ethnic groups.
The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka.King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura (247–207 BCE) founded it in his capital city of Anuradhapura. [1]
Narada Mahathera (Sinhala: නාරද මහා ස්ථවිරයන් වහන්සේ), born Sumanapala Perera (14 July 1898 – 2 October 1983 [1]) was a Theravada Buddhist monk, scholar, translator, educator and Buddhist missionary who was for many years the Superior of Vajiraramaya in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The next influential figure in Sinhala Buddhism was Parākramabāhu I (1153–1186) who unified the island and promoted extensive reform of what he saw as a divided and corrupt sangha. [34] Sinhala chronicles state that the Buddhist sangha was in conflict at this time, while many monks had even married and had children.
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the nation.
Theravada: Senior posting; Teacher: ... 21 September 1890) was a Sri Lankan Sinhala Buddhist orator. ... came to Sri Lanka on 17 May 1880. [1]
Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya [1] is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in Bahirawakanda , approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) from the city centre. The temple is known for its giant Buddha statue.
Temples and monasteries of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka and overseas countries with Sri Lankan diaspora. Pages in category "Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist temples and monasteries" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.