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... Buddhists : To abstain from destruction of life ; from theft ; from adultery ; from lying ; from the use of intoxica ... Buddhism and date back to Vedic ( ancient Hindu ) times . They are first to be found in the Bhagavadgita or Song of ...
... Buddhists : To abstain from destruction of life ; from theft ; from adultery ; from lying ; from the use of intoxica ... Buddhism and date back to Vedic ( ancient Hindu ) times . They are first to be found in the Bhagavadgita or Song of ...
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... Buddhism in the 3rd century the arts and sciences flourished more than ever . Schools were established in the temples and education was freely given to children and adults by the Buddhist monks . The Brahmin ( Hindu ) teachers also ...
... Buddhism in the 3rd century the arts and sciences flourished more than ever . Schools were established in the temples and education was freely given to children and adults by the Buddhist monks . The Brahmin ( Hindu ) teachers also ...
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... all ' Malabar ' princes . Indian cultural and religious influences were brought to Lanka by these princesses down the centuries . They merged with Buddhist practices . Tolerance was exercised on both sides and the folk religion 38.
... all ' Malabar ' princes . Indian cultural and religious influences were brought to Lanka by these princesses down the centuries . They merged with Buddhist practices . Tolerance was exercised on both sides and the folk religion 38.
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3rd century 3rd century B.C. ancient chronicles Anuradha Anuradhapura Army Bahu's battle became King Bhikkhu Brahmin brother Buddha Buddhism built ceremony Chandala CHIVALRY RE-TOLD consecrated King Copper-plate COURAGE AND CHIVALRY courtiers cousin crowned death deeds demon engraved father Gamani gifts Gothakabhaya Gunasena Hindu invaded island Jambudvipa jungle Kalinga Kassapa King Gajabahu King of Lanka King Parakrama Bahu King Sena King Vijaya Bahu king's land leader lived Lord Budal Lord Buddharaja loyal Maha Sangha Maha Thera Maha Vihara MAHAVAMSA AND CHULAVAMSA Mahinda Mahiyangana Manabharana Virabahu Moggallanna monasteries monks mother noble king North north central provinces Pandu Kingdom parents peace Polonnaruwa Prince Kirthi princess pura Queen Consort Queen Sena Raja Rata Ratakkhi Ratanavali recorded reigned royal families Ruhuna ruled Samghatissa servitor South India Sri Lanka Sri Samghabodhi stone story stupa sub-continent throne Tissa took Vihara Maha Devi Vikkamabahu village welfare Western Province Yakkha young prince