Very peaceful place in Anuradhapura. Better place to relax your mind. The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It was founded by king Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura in his capital city of Anuradhapura. The Mahavihara was the place where the Theravada Mahaviharan orthodoxy was established by monks such as Buddhaghosa and Dhammapala who wrote commentaries on the Tipitaka and texts such as the Visuddhimagga which are central to Theravada Buddhist doctrine. The monks living at the Mahavihara were referred to as Mahaviharavasins. In the 5th century, the "Mahavihara" was possibly the most sophisticated university in southern or eastern Asia. Many international scholars visited and learned many disciplines under highly structured instruction.

The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura (247–207 BCE) founded it in his capital city of Anuradhapura.Monks such as Buddhaghosa (4th to 5th century CE) and Dhammapala, who wrote commentaries on the Tipitaka and texts such as the Visuddhimagga, which are central to Theravada Buddhist doctrine, established Theravada Mahaviharan orthodoxy here. Monks living at the Mahavihara were referred to as Mahaviharavasins. In the 5th century, the "Mahavihara" was possibly the most sophisticated university in southern or eastern Asia. Many international scholars visited and learned many disciplines under highly structured instruction. Three subdivisions of Theravāda existed in Sri Lanka during much of Buddhism's early history there: Mahāvihāra, Abhayagiri vihāra, and Jetavana.Mahāvihāra was the first tradition established, whereas monks who had separated from the Mahāvihāra tradition established Abhayagiri vihāra and Jetavana vihāra.According to A.K. Warder, the Indian Mahīśāsaka sect also established itself in Sri Lanka concurrently with Theravāda, into which it was later absorbed.Northern regions of Sri Lanka also seem to have been ceded to sects from India at certain times. According to the Mahavamsa, the Anuradhapura mahavihara was destroyed during sectarian conflicts with the monks of the Abhayagiri vihāra during the 4th century.These Mahayana monks incited Mahasena of Anuradhapura to destroy Anuradhapura vihāra. As a result of this, a later king expelled the Mahayanins from Sri Lanka. The traditional Theravadin account provided by the Mahavamsa stands in contrast to the writings of the Chinese Buddhist monk Faxian, who journeyed to India and Sri Lanka in the early 5th century (between 399 and 414 CE). He first entered Sri Lanka around 406 CE and began writing about his experiences in detail. He recorded that the Mahavihara was not only intact, but housed 3000 monks. He also provides an account of a cremation at Mahavihara that he personally attended of a highly respected śramaṇa who attained the arhatship.Faxian also recorded the concurrent existence of the Abhayagiri Vihara, and that this monastery housed 5000 monks.In the 7th century CE, Xuanzang also describes the concurrent existence of both monasteries in Sri Lanka. Xuanzang wrote of two major divisions of Theravāda in Sri Lanka, referring to the Abhayagiri tradition as the "Mahāyāna Sthaviras," and the Mahāvihāra tradition as the "Hīnayāna Sthaviras."Xuanzang further writes, "The Mahāvihāravāsins reject the Mahāyāna and practice the Hīnayāna, while the Abhayagirivihāravāsins study both Hīnayāna and Mahāyāna teachings and propagate the Tripiṭaka."

The Maha Viharaya temple of Anuradhapura is the first ever Buddhist monastery of Sri Lanka established by the arahant Mahendra Maha Thero in 236 BC. It is 2,247 years old by now. 'Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya' is the oldest continuing Buddhist monastery since its inception. It has been esteemed world over as the centre of the pure Theravada Buddhism. The pure Theravada Buddhism was officially introduced to Sri Lanka by arahant Mahendra Maha Thero. He was the son of Emperor Dharmashoka of India. King Devanampiyatissa who ruled in Sri Lanka in this period has dedicated his royal park Maha Meghavana Udyanaya to arahant Mahendra Maha Thero. The Maha Viharaya temple has been built in this royal park. The ancient boundary wall built where the King marked the boundary with his royal tusker and the silver plough, can be seen even today. The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi brought ceremonially to Sri Lanka in 236 BC by arahant Maha Theri Sanghamitra has been planted in the Maha Viharaya premises. King Dutugemunu (161-137 BC) has built a massive mansion named 'Lova Maha Prasadaya' for the venerable bhikkhus of the Maha Viharaya. Consisting of nine floors and one thousand rooms, the 'Lova Maha Prasadaya' was one of the largest buildings of the ancient world. 1,600 stone pillars on the ground floor of this building are seen there even today. The great stupa Ruwanweli Maha Dagaba built by King Dutugemunu still shines in the Maha Viharaya. The compound of this massive stupa considered as the largest stupa of the ancient world is 10 acres. Its diameter is 370 feet while the height is 338 feet. The Ruwanweli Maha Dagaba is highly venerated as the Sthupa containing the largest amount of sacred body relics of the Lord Buddha. The ruins of the ancient buildings such as the great alms hall for the bhikkhus, the 'Janthagara' where the arahant bhikkhus bathed in warm water and the 'Ransimalakaya' where the discussions were held are still preserved at the Maha Viharaya. It is mentioned in the travelogue of the Chinese bhikkhu Fa-Hien that, 3,000 venerable bhikkhus were dwelling in the Maha Viharaya those days. As the Anuradhapura era ended, the historical city of Anuradhapura including the Maha Viharaya was cowered with the thick jungle and went in to ruins. But, the bhikkhus of the Maha Viharaya protected the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and the Maha Viharaya temple through centuries, facing all kinds of difficulties without proper quarters, food or robes, living among the wild beasts. The Maha Viharaya thus protected so far with great sacrifices, is being restored to its former glory now. It is the responsibility of the Buddhists world over to preserve this great world heritage for the future by restoring the sacred historical places of worship in the Maha Viharaya while spreading the light of the pure Theravada Buddhism to the world.

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Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura (247–207 BCE) founded it in his capital city of Anuradhapura. Monks such as Buddhaghosa (4th to 5th century CE) and Dhammapala, who wrote commentaries on the Tipitaka and texts such as the Visuddhimagga, which are central to Theravada Buddhist doctrine, established Theravada Mahaviharan orthodoxy here. Monks living at the Mahavihara were referred to as Mahaviharavasins.

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(Translated by Google) The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important Mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It was founded by King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura in his capital Anuradhapura. (Original) Der Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya war ein wichtiges Mahavihara oder großes buddhistisches Kloster für den Theravada-Buddhismus in Sri Lanka. Es wurde von König Devanampiya Tissa von Anuradhapura in seiner Hauptstadt Anuradhapura gegründet.

(Translated by Google) The newly built golden and rocky sculptures have been beautifully decorated. (Original) අලුතින් ඉදිකරන ලද රන්වැට හා කලුගල් කැටයම් ඉතා අලංකාරව කර ඇත.

This is one of the places anyone must visit in Anuradhapura. Go there in the evening of a full moon day. The place feels divine.

calm buddhist place

Peacefull Location..

The great treasure of Buddhists

Best place to buy your foods,domestic tools and more

Life ,reality and realisation

Excellent service for Golf in Sri Lanka.

It's Really Sad Day 🙏😥💐🇱🇰SoMany Buddhist Monks From Around the Globe To Pay Last Respect To the Chief Venerable Pallegama SiriNiwasa Nayaka Maha Thero 🙏💐😥 May His Soul Attain Supreme Bliss of Nibbana 🙏🙏🙏

Best time to worship is after 6pm

The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It was founded by king Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura (247–207 BCE) in his capital city of Anuradhapura.[1] The Mahavihara was the place where the Theravada Mahaviharan orthodoxy was established by monks such as Buddhaghosa (4th to 5th century CE) and Dhammapala who wrote commentaries on the Tipitaka and texts such as the Visuddhimagga which are central to Theravada Buddhist doctrine. The monks living at the Mahavihara were referred to as Mahaviharavasins. In the 5th century, the "Mahavihara" was possibly the most sophisticated university in southern or eastern Asia. Many international scholars visited and learned many disciplines under highly structured instruction.[citation needed]

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Chif monk for atamasthana lived here

(Translated by Google) The biggest temple in the land of kings ... (Original) රජුන්ගේ දේශයේ හදගැස්ම මහා විහාරය යි...

(Translated by Google) Namo Buddhaya🙏🙏🙏 (Original) Namo Buddhaya🙏🙏🙏

Awesome place

(Translated by Google) Magnificent Dagoba that stands out white in the sky of Anuradhapura, protected by a fence decorated with statues of 344 elephants. Rebuilt on the basis of the original dating back to 140 BC it is now only 55 meters high. A ladder leads pilgrims to the top of the building for a sort of homage to the deity. Representative site of the city museum complex. (Original) Magnifico Dagoba che si staglia bianco nel cielo di Anuradhapura, protetto da un recinto decorato con le statue di 344 elefanti. Ricostruito sulla base dell'originale risalente al 140 a.C. è ora alto solo 55 metri. Una scala a pioli conduce i pellegrini alla sommità dell'edificio per una sorta di omaggio alla divinità. Luogo rappresentativo del complesso museale cittadino.

The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It was founded by king Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura (247–207 BCE) in his capital city of Anuradhapura. The Mahavihara was the place where the Theravada Mahaviharan orthodoxy was established by monks such as Buddhaghosa (4th to 5th century CE) and Dhammapala who wrote commentaries on the Tipitaka and texts such as the Visuddhimagga which are central to Theravada Buddhist doctrine. The monks living at the Mahavihara were referred to as Mahaviharavasins. In the 5th century, the "Mahavihara" was possibly the most sophisticated university in southern or eastern Asia. Many international scholars visited and learned many disciplines under highly structured instruction

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The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It was founded by king Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura (247–207 BCE) in his capital city of Anuradhapura. The Mahavihara was the place where the Theravada Mahaviharan orthodoxy was established by monks such as Buddhaghosa (4th to 5th century CE) and Dhammapala who wrote commentaries on the Tipitaka and texts such as the Visuddhimagga which are central to Theravada Buddhist doctrine. The monks living at the Mahavihara were referred to as Mahaviharavasins. a must visit place.

Largest Buddhist monastery in Anuradhapura attached to Sri Maha Bodhi viharaya. Not open for public and only VIP vehicles allowed to go near by. Chief thero accommodation facilitated only for monks visiting Sri Maha Bodhi. Currently building construct recently with a nice architecture. Old building completely removed.

Archeological place

Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya it’s a former Buddhist Monastery complex. Founded approx. 240 B.C. A few centuries later monks established Mahavihara University there. Using a modern language, we can describe Mahavihara University as a ‘’student campus’’, where they had various facilities at their disposal. There was also an open-air bathhouse called Mahavihara Janthagaraya. It was a kind of ''steam bathhouse together with a SPA''. A kind of therapeutic pool, where Buddhist monks treated diseases by water, medications and a clay. I saw this kind of therapeutic pool in March 2017. See my photo, please.

Worst rooms ever, no A/C, no mosquito nets

(Translated by Google) Buddhists are our heritage of comfort. (Original) බෞද්ධ අපේ හිත සැනසෙන අපේ උරුමය.