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Buddhism in Sri Lanka — short overview of Buddhism in this region: timeline, main traditions and notable sites.
Sri Lankan Buddhism belongs to the Theravada tradition. About 69% of the country adheres to Buddhism. Sri Lanka is the country with longest continuous history of Buddhism. Theravada has been the major religion in the island since soon after its introduction in the 2nd century BC by Venerable Mahinda, the son of the Emperor Ashoka of India during the reign of Sri Lanka’s King Devanampiya.
The different orders of the Therevada are referred to as nikayas, and in Sri Lanka there are three:
See also
- Buddhism
- Sri Lanka
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