Buddhism Established in Sri Lanka
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Legends, Myths, Buddhism, Buddhists
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Sri Lanka
- Date: c. 247-207
Article abstract: The legendary king Dēvānampiya Tissa received a Buddhist mission from the Indian king Aśoka and afterward established the Buddhist religion as a central part of Sri Lankan society.
Summary of Event
The life and rule of King Dēvānampiya Tissa are recorded in the chronicles of Sri Lanka. The most important of these chronicles is the Māhavamsa (fifth century c.e.; The Mahāvamsa, 1837, 1909). Dēvānampiya Tissa is reported to have been the second son of King Mutasiva, who had nine other sons and two daughters. Despite...
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