Mihintale
Mihintale
Mihintale, in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, is revered as the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism and stands out among the lush vegetation with a series of towering stupas and an array of caves.
Before Arahat Mahinda came, people worshiped rocks and trees and appealed to supernatural creatures, "gods," and demons to grant their wishes. The beginning of a new age in Sri Lanka is said to have occurred in Mihintale when King Devanampiyatissa, who was on a hunting expedition, met Arahat Mahinda Thero, the son of Indian Emperor Asoka. This significant encounter sparked a socioreligious revolution on the island and increased religious fervor among the populace. The most significant event in this nation that shaped the personalities of the masses was the foundation of Buddhism.
Then, in order to test the King's wisdom, Arahat Mahinda gave him the Chullahaththipadopama Sutta, which contained the four Noble Truths and the fundamental principles of Buddhism. This served as Sri La...
Mihintale, in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, is revered as the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism and stands out among the lush vegetation with a series of towering stupas and an array of caves.
Before Arahat Mahinda came, people worshiped rocks and trees and appealed to supernatural creatures, "gods," and demons to grant their wishes. The beginning of a new age in Sri Lanka is said to have occurred in Mihintale when King Devanampiyatissa, who was on a hunting expedition, met Arahat Mahinda Thero, the son of Indian Emperor Asoka. This significant encounter sparked a socioreligious revolution on the island and increased religious fervor among the populace. The most significant event in this nation that shaped the personalities of the masses was the foundation of Buddhism.
Then, in order to test the King's wisdom, Arahat Mahinda gave him the Chullahaththipadopama Sutta, which contained the four Noble Truths and the fundamental principles of Buddhism. This served as Sri La...
Other places in Anuradhapura
- Ruwanweli Stupa
- Abhayagiri Monastery
- Stone Bridge (Gal Palama)
- Isurumuniya Viharaya
- Vessagiriya Aramic Complex
- Padanagara
- Royal Goldfish Park (Ran Masu Uyana)
- Aukana (Avukana) Buddha Statue
- Mirisawetiya Dagaba
- Nakha Vehera
