Mihintale is only 12 kM away from the famous Anuradhapura city. The sacred forest mountain Missaka Pabbatha where King Devanampiya Tissa met Arhat Mahinda Thera and his companions is situated in Mihintale. Prior to that the Lord Gautama Buddha had visited this place on his Third visit which was called as Missaka Pabbatha then. Being one of the sixteen places (Solosmasthana) the Lord Buddha had visited in Sri Lanka, this is regarded as one of the most important sacred places by the Buddhists in Sri Lanka. The area of Mihintale surrounds with a jungle and there are rock boulders scattered around the mountainous area. There are many caves which were earlier used by monks for meditation in a quite surrounding away from the main city of Anuradhapura. There is abundance of ancient stone architecture surrounding the many Stupas, monastic complexes and other sacred places. Asoka , the Emperor of India who became victorious after fighting a long war was disillusioned and sought Buddha's refuge to heal up his inner self. Becoming an ardent Buddhist, he let his son and the daughter be ordained as a Bhikku and a Bhikkuni (Buddhist priest and a nun named Mahinda and Sangamitta) whom later became Arhats. Arhath Mahinda and his companions came to Sri Lanka as a delegation sent by Arahath Moggali Putta Tissa with the patronage of Emperor Asoka on the 236 th year of the Buddha parinirvana.The Sinhalese architecture, paintings and sculpture were a result of the Buddhism which nourished these throughout the centuries that followed.

Mihintale is a very ancient place. It is believed that this is the place where Mahinda Thera came to Sri Lanka to bring Buddhism to Sri Lanka. It is believed that it was during the reign of King Tissa who was a king at that time. Buddhism is considered to be a descendant of Ceylon since then. It is also believed that various arts came to Sri Lanka at that time. Mihintale rock is a small one. Older people can't climb. A handrail is made and finished. The view from the top is very beautiful. The car park is huge. There are two car parks upstairs and downstairs. A new dagoba is being renovated these days. The day I went to Mihintale a lot of people were helping it. A place of great historical value for walking. If you have not seen it then it is a must see in Sri Lanka.

Historical temple,awesome place to visit.Very good temple i love it,Plz keep it clean if you visit

Sinhala Buddhist culture started from here. This place is a very attractive place.

It's a sacred place that a person must visit. It's a good and nice place for any one. If you behave yourself nicely then it's good for everyone.

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradapra Area Belongs to buddhist the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk " Mihindu Maha Rahathan " and King dewanam piyathissa  which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.

Pictures credit goes to Thiva i uploaded Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.

Historical & ancient temple, this is beautiful place,it have a rock, go and watch it., it's good for locals & foreigners..,

Buddhism in Sri Lanka start here Very important to all Buddhist in Sri Lanka

The most important place regarding converting Sri Lanka to a buddhist temple. The son of great emperor Ashoka delivered the message of buddhism to king Thissa at this beautiful place.

(Translated by Google) "Samanamayan Maharaja. Dhammarajassa Savaka. Thameva Anukampaya. Jambudipa Idatgatha" (Original) "Samanamayan Maharaja. Dhammarajassa Savaka. Thameva Anukampaya. Jambudipa Idatgatha"

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Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Very exciting destination as well as for religious.

It is a must-visit place for all Buddhists. Also termed as the aradhana gala, this is one of the only four places in Sri Lanka, where we can witness the rising of the sun in the morning at about 6 am.

Mihintale, holds a significant place among the Buddhists and Sri Lankan Culture, Irrespective of the faith and culture, many visit the Mihintale temple.

Mihintale is a mountain near the town of Anuradhapura. Its summit has much spiritual significance to the Buddhist community. It’s believed that on this mountain top a Buddhist monk named Mahinda met King Devanampiyatissa and together this meeting introduced Buddhism to the country. Monk Mahinda impressed the King with the peacefulness of the Buddhist doctrine and his contented, serene nature. The King subsequently renounced war, and went on to spread peace throughout the nation. There are several impressive religious and historical structures on and around Mihintale Mountain. Hundreds of pilgrims visit the site each year.

not too many tourists. cheap ticket. nature and local People.

This is historical place.Anubudu mhindu thero came here for lecturing buddisam.

Mihintale is revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, but, regardless of your beliefs, it is unforgettable: a sequence of beautiful shrines, stupas and caves strung out across wooded hills, usually busy with crowds of devout, white-robed pilgrims.According to legend, it was at Mihintale – literally “Mahinda’s Hill” – that the Indian missionary Mahinda, met and converted King Devanampiyatissa in 247 BC, establishing Buddhism as the island’s state religion. Mahinda was the son of the great Mauryan emperor Asoka, sent by his father to bring word of the Buddha’s teachings to Sri Lanka. Buddhism was immediately embraced with fervour by the Sinhalese people and soon became firmly established in the island – unlike in India, its birthplace, where it would subsequently fall into terminal decline.All over the world, high places are given religious significance, with the result that devotees are always climbing steps. Sometimes on their knees. Mihintale is one such place, its various shrines connected by a total of some 1,840 steps that ultimately lead to the summit – steep enough to require deep breaths and a meditative pace. They were built in the reign of Bhathika Abhaya (22 BC–AD 7), although a later paved road provides a short cut up to the first level.

Mihinthale is a very wonderful blessed place in Srilanka ❤️🇱🇰 🙏

(Translated by Google) Buddhist pride (Original) Budhdhist pride

Mihintale is revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, but, regardless of your beliefs, it is unforgettable: a sequence of beautiful shrines, stupas and caves strung out across wooded hills, usually busy with crowds of devout, white-robed pilgrims.

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Nice place to visit

It is one of very important ancient place in Mihinthale,Anuradapua,Sri Lanka. According to the Buddhist history, this is the place where the group of Thero came from India in the time of King Ashoka. At that time king of Sri Lanka was king Thissa.

Have many places to explore in the surrounding. It is better if you can travel with a map or some other sort of guidance.

Very actractive Buddhism ancient temple,Keep in mind every body must keep calm and feel the antient sense🙏

Tourist area

Buddhist heritage,There are many stone designs,This is especially important, Due to the arrival of Arahant Mahinda the Great.These places can be seen here... Ambasthala chaithya, Invitation Stone, Mihintale Maha Seya, Seated Buddha Statue, Kantaka chaithya, Vahalkadavala, Ancient Gana Devi and a dwarf figure with a bear's head, Eighty caves, Some of these caves with drips There are inscriptions, lion pond. The water that collects in the pond above is made out of the lion's mouth Great design,A large rice boat and porridge boat...

One of the most important sacred place for Buddhist people. There are lot of things to see in the site of mihinthale. Mihinthale rock climbing is the most interesting thing for people who visit to the mihinthale.sela Stupa ,mihinthale stupa, Buddhist stature, boo tree, ponds, and many more thing to see in the site.very nice 1840 stares to climb for reach to mihinthale temple.

It is beautiful Place to Wacth.

The sacred forest mountain Missaka Pabbatha where King Devanampiya Tissa met Arhat Mahinda Thera and his companions is situated in Mihintale. There are many caves which were earlier used by monks for meditation in a quite surrounding away from the main city of Anuradhapura.

(Translated by Google) Mount Mahintale - where the Holy King Mahinda first met King Devanampiya Tissa when the king and his entourage went hunting. During this meeting, the king took refuge with the holy monk Mahinda and invited the delegation to the palace to make offerings and give teachings to the court. Dharma transmission According to the two histories Mahāvamsa and Dipavamsa, the Holy Sangha Mahinda, the son of King Ashoka (Asoka) was the one who spread Buddhism into the island nation in the mid-third century BC. The monk Mahinda received the Venerable at the age of 20, mastered the sacred scriptures, strictly observed the precepts and took the responsibility to come to Sri Lanka to transmit the ordinances by the order of King Asoka - who was a close friend and sister brother of King Devanampiya Tissa. ruled the kingdom of Ceylon (Ceylon) at that time. He and 4 other monks, a Sa-di, near the male use divine powers to come together to the island nation. Knowing that King Devanampiya Tissa would go hunting at Mount Missaka (now Mahintale) - about 12 kilometers from Anuradhapura, Holy Sangha Mahinda took the way of the king. In the face of the solemn, calm, and liberating of the monks, the king seemed to be regretted and quickly expressed his respect. Here the monk Mahinda gave a discourse on the Elephant Footprint (Culahatthipadopanna sutta, Central 1) and took refuge in the Three Jewels for the king and his entourage. The king happily and happily invited Mahinda's party to the palace to be offered offerings, listen to the dharma, but the group asked to stay on the mountain and come to the palace the next day. The next day came to the capital city, after taking his son, Mahinda gave sermons from two sutras Vimanavatthu and Petavatthu and ended with teaching the Four Noble Truths in Samyuttanikaya. After that, the king offered the Mahamegha noble garden to set up the Sangha for the Sangha to stay. The sangha was finally established and the royal garden later became the great Mahavihara - the center of Buddhist culture of Sri Lanka. " Standing in the midst of a quiet, ancient relic, but still preserving the full footprint of the ancient sage, they have diligently propagated so that the Dharma can still be successfully circulated to this day. Our hearts are filled with gratitude to the source of the dharma that they have planted and preserved for posterity. Zooming into the distance, glimpse the stupas and Buddha statues seem to be hidden in the old forest for more than 2,300 years. The sound of the wind, the rustling of leaves in the middle of the Pali sound, sounds like an ancient Elephant Footprint. [ (Original) Núi Mahintale - nơi ngài Thánh tăng Mahinda gặp gỡ vua Devanampiya Tissa lần đầu tiên khi vua cùng đoàn tùy tùng đi săn bắn. Trong cuộc gặp này, nhà vua đã quy y với Thánh tăng Mahinda và thỉnh phái đoàn về cung để cúng dường và thuyết pháp cho triều đình Chánh pháp truyền trao Theo 2 bộ sử Mahāvamsa và Dipavamsa thì ngài Thánh tăng Mahinda, con trai vua A Dục (Asoka) là người truyền bá Phật giáo vào quốc đảo vào khoảng giữa thế kỷ thứ III trước Tây lịch. Thánh tăng Mahinda thọ Đại giới năm 20 tuổi, làu thông kinh tạng, nghiêm trì giới luật và nhận trọng trách đến Sri Lanka truyền pháp theo lệnh của vua cha Asoka - vốn là bạn thân và là anh em kết nghĩa của vua Devanampiya Tissa đang trị vì vương quốc Tích Lan (Ceylon) lúc bấy giờ. Ngài cùng 4 vị Tỳ-kheo khác, một Sa-di, cận sự nam dùng thần thông để cùng đến đảo quốc. Biết vua Devanampiya Tissa sẽ đi săn bắn ở ngọn núi Missaka (nay là Mahintale) - cách kinh thành Anuradhapura khoảng 12 cây số, Thánh tăng Mahinda đã đón đường đức vua. Trước sự trang nghiêm, trầm tỉnh và thoát tục của Chư thánh tăng, nhà vua như bị nhiếp phục và nhanh chóng bày tỏ sự kính trọng. Tại đây Thánh tăng Mahinda thuyết bài kinh Dấu chân voi (Culahatthipadopanna sutta, Trung bộ I) và quy y Tam bảo cho nhà vua cùng đoàn tùy tùng. Nhà vua hạnh phúc và hoan hỷ thỉnh đoàn của ngài Mahinda về cung để được cúng dường, nghe pháp nhưng đoàn xin ở lại trên núi và đến hoàng cung vào ngày hôm sau. Ngày hôm sau đến kinh thành, sau khi thọ trai, ngài Mahinda thuyết pháp từ 2 bài kinh Vimanavatthu và Petavatthu và kết thúc bằng giảng Tứ diệu đế trong Samyuttanikaya. Sau đó, vua dâng cúng vườn thượng uyển Mahamegha để lập Tăng xá cho Tăng đoàn trú ngụ. Tăng đoàn cuối cùng được thành lập và vườn thượng uyển sau này trở thành ngôi đại tự Mahavihara - trung tâm văn hóa Phật giáo của Sri Lanka sau này. “ Đứng giữa thánh tích trầm mặc, cổ kính nhưng còn lưu giữ trọn vẹn dấu chân của bậc hiền thánh xưa, các Ngài đã dầy công hoằng hoá để chánh pháp còn lưu truyền thành công đến ngày nay. Tâm hồn chúng tôi khắc khoải lòng tri ân suối nguồn chánh pháp mà các Ngài đã gieo trồng và gìn giữ cho hậu thế. Phóng tầm mắt nhìn về phía xa xăm, thấp thoáng những bảo tháp, tượng phật như ẩn như hiện giữa cánh rừng già đã hơn 2.300 năm. Tiếng gió, tiếng lá xào xạc giữa tiếng thanh âm Pali, nghe như Bài Kinh Dấu Chân Voi từ ngàn xưa vang vọng về. [

(Translated by Google) The world famous Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya is a place that attracts Buddhists and tourists alike. (Original) ලෝකප්‍රකට මිහින්තලේ රජමහ විහාරය බෞද්ධ ජනතාවගේ සහ සංචාරකයන්ගේ ආකර්ෂණයට ලක්ව තිබෙන ස්ථානයක්.Well known to the world, Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya is a very important place that attracts Buddhists and tourists alike.

A sacred, historical place situated in Anuradhapura

historical and mihinthale secret place.

(Translated by Google) Mihindu Maharathan, the son of Dharmasoka Nirudun, is said to be the first to arrive in Sri Lanka after the Third Dhamma Sangamya. (Original) ධර්මාසොක නිරිදූන්ගෙ පුත් මිහිදු මහාරහතන් වහන්සෙ තුන්වන ධර්ම සංගායනාවෙන් පසු ධර්ම දුත මෙහෙවරට ලක්දිවට පලමුව වැඩම කලවග සදහන් වේ.

ආරාධනා ගල is the most famous place in mihintalaya.very attractive stairs from bottom to top of the mihintala mountain

This is really a great place to visit in Sri Lanka because Thera Mihidu (son of king Dharmashoka also known as Ashoka the great ,the Indian emperor who promoted the spread of Buddhism across the Asia) came to Sri Lanka (to spread the Buddhism)from India and met King Devanampiyathissa in this place for the first time.

I love that place ,recommended

Wonderful and peaceful holy monastery. Spectacular views accompanied by Buddhism! Wonder guide too, check out!

Historical places

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

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Mihintale has a historical significance for it is believed to be the place where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka. It is exceptionally busy to visit during the Poson season. However, that also means you can climb it late night or early morning, and you will still find people around. We climbed the rock around 2 am on the Poson weekend, and was moderately busy even at that time. Ideal if you don't want to be climbing without many people around. It is not a difficult climb. Plenty of places en route to the top if you want to rest. Photos uploaded are from an off-season climb (as you can see, not many people around).

Watch out for the monkeys. I’ve left my jacket in my tuk tuk and was stolen. Also I’ve a bunch of bananas and they attack us. 5 start temple (despite you’ve to remove your shoes and climb as is) but 1 start less for the agressive and theft monkeys. At least they are cute

The small shops located in the site contains local herbs and unique srilankan medical items which hard to find. Really valuable collection of herbs to purchase from this location.

I'm merely a VietNamese on-map-visitor , "travelling" regularly to Buddhist Temples in India & SriLanka . To designate the 8 Wonders of the world , we must select : * 1 _ LUMBINI GARDEN , Bangalore , Nepal . * 2 _MAHABODHI TEMPLE , BodhGaya ,Bihar , India . * 3_ DHAMEKH STUPA, Sarnath, India . * 4_PARINIBBANA STUPA ,55 Kushinagar ,Uttar Pradesh,lndia. * 5_KELANIYA RAJA MAHA VIHARIYA , Peliyagoda 13000 , Colombo, SriLanka. * 6_SRI DALADA MALIGAWA. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic , Kandy 20.000 SriLanka. *7_MIHINTALE ,Anuradhapura, SriLanka. * 8 _RUWANWELI MAHA SEYA , in Anuradhapura ,SriLanka. The Buddha's Teachings being the best & the only Explanation for the eternal question " Who we' re , What's our Past & Future " , and the SammaSambuddho 's pointed out the highest Kingdom for Living Beings ei Nibbana , the End of All Errors & Sorrows , along w. the Way leading Thereunto , namely The Noble Eightfold Path . Those Buddhist Wonders are just the sacred places where the Buddha had resided , or bequeathed His Relics , or where an event had come for the establishment of or bringing back an improvement for the Buddhist Three Jewells .

Mihintale is a must visit destination for every buddist person. It is the place where Buddhism was brought to Sri lanka by Mihidu Thero, the place is beautiful, please don't pollute the place.

Woow most wonderful places in mhintale

Mihintale Mountain, with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, began to serve as a residential area for the venerable monks headed by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera. But soon, with the royal patronage, the sanctuary housed a multitude of with monastic buildings-stupas, uposathgharas, bodhigharas- to serve the monks. Sixty eight cave dwellings provided the monks shade and shelter. Mihintale, the sanctuary for many thousands of laymen as well as holy men, had all the facilities and amenities for basic living. Vedahala – the Hospital at the foot of the mountain at Mihintale With the growth of the community of monks and the pious laymen, there arose the inevitable need of a hospital. The first hospital at Mihintale was founded by King Sena the second (853-887 AC) at Mihintale. The identification was based on a tenth century inscription found at the site. About half a kilometer from Indikatusaya along the gravel road and on the turning to the left is located Rajagirilena Kanda. On the low hill with a height of about of 100 feet, among the boulders at the summit are caves once occupied by the monks. Fairly roomy cells were formed by brick and clay walls that divide the interior sheltered by an overhanging rock roof. Rajagirilena Kanda with its airy caverns in a pleasant setting is believed to be first dwellings of the Buddhist monks at Mihintale. Kaludiya Pokuna, the Black Water Pool at Mihintale A short path of about fifty meters through the boulders at Rajagirilena Kanda leads to Kaludiya Pokuna, the central attraction of the hill named Porodini in the Mihintale Tablets of King Mahinda the 4th. Kaludiya Pokuna, the largest pool at Mihintale measures 200 feet in length and 70 feet in width. Around the pool are the ruins of meditation halls, bathing houses and walled caves. The name Black Water Pool was a result of the dark shadows left upon the waters by the rock boulders and shady trees surrounding the pool.

Great location with a historic value

Mihinthale budist temple situated in a mountain near anuradhapura meeting between the Buddhist monk Mihindu and King Dewanam piyathissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.

(Translated by Google) "Increibe and very dangerous climb to the rock, I do not understand how people can climb with small children, if nothing happens, it's because God or Buddha does not want to" (Original) "Increibe y muy peligros subida a la roca. No entiendo como la gente puede subir con niños pequeños. Si no pasa nada, es porque Dios o Buda no quiere"

Historically important place

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If you are interested in archaeology, you should definitely visit this place. It is the birth place of the sinhala buddhist culture. You can improve your knowledge about ancient culture, technology and architecture through visiting this place.

Such a great place to visit who are looking for hiking.

Very interesting