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... parents for their children ; of mothers for their sons . Only the very poorest in our ancient society abandoned their children , if forced by starvation or the lack of means , to feed and care for them . The Chronicles are , however ...
... parents for their children ; of mothers for their sons . Only the very poorest in our ancient society abandoned their children , if forced by starvation or the lack of means , to feed and care for them . The Chronicles are , however ...
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... parents could even sell , kill or maim their children , the Compassionate Teachings of the Buddha - Dhamma guided and influenced our people in all their human relation- ships . The Buddha laid down regulations for every member of the ...
... parents could even sell , kill or maim their children , the Compassionate Teachings of the Buddha - Dhamma guided and influenced our people in all their human relation- ships . The Buddha laid down regulations for every member of the ...
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... parents and their children . Good example is better than many a sermon . Both King Udaya and his Queen Sena did many good works for their subjects and for the Maha Sangha . They provided alms generously , restored ruined temples and ...
... parents and their children . Good example is better than many a sermon . Both King Udaya and his Queen Sena did many good works for their subjects and for the Maha Sangha . They provided alms generously , restored ruined temples and ...
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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