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| Introduction of Buddhism on Sri Lanka | |
Introduction of Buddhism on Sri Lanka - According to Sinhalese tradition, Buddhism was first brought to Sri Lanka by a mission sent out from eastern India during the reign of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka (c. 273–232 bce). The leader of the mission to Sri Lanka, Mahendra (Mahinda), is described as Ashoka’s son. Mahendra and his colleagues traveled to the Mihintale hill (the site of some of the earliest inscriptions), 8 miles (13 km) from Anuradhapura. There they chanced to meet the Sinhalese king Tissa, to whom they delivered a sermon on Buddhism. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 1992 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Postage Stamps |