The tallest standing Buddha in Sri Lanka

The Once and Future Buddha

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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 ... read more

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The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa... ... read more