The Once and Future Buddha
August 31st 2013 The Once and Future Buddha:
Our new friend Chathu decided to take us to the standing Buddhas in the forest of Maligawila, a short ride from the township of Monaragala where we were staying. She said we'd leave at 3:30, which was a good idea because the day was still very hot even then.
Many pilgrims, some quite elderly, were coming and going on the forest road, and there were large black
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