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Mihintale Ancient City |
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Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura. 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.
Approximately 12.5 km
east of Anuradhapura is situated the "Missaka Pabbata" which is
300 m in height and is one of the peaks of a mountainous range.
According to Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa, Thera Mahinda came to Sri
Lanka from India on the full moon day of the month of Poson
(June) and met King Devanampiyatissa and preached the Buddhist
doctrine. The traditional spot where this meeting took place is
revered by the Buddhists of Sri Lanka. Therefore, in the month
of Poson, Buddhists make their pilgrimage to Anuradhapura and
Mihintale.
From ancient times, large steps were constructed
to climb Mihintale. It is stated that King Devanampiyatissa
constructed a vihara and 68 caves for the bhikkhus to reside in.
At Mihintale there gradually grew a number of Buddhist
monasteries or viharas with all the dependent buildings
characteristic of the monasteries of that period. |
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