Abhayagiri Vihāra
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Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of t
The restored Abhayagiri Dagaba (stupa) in Anuradhapura
Bronze statue of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Sri Lanka, ca. 750 CE
The Abhayagiri dagoba (stupa)
Detailing on the dagoba
Jetavanaramaya
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The Jetavanarama stupa or Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. At 122 met
Abhayagiri Vihāra
…of the world, through branches established elsewhere. Thus, the Abhayagiri Vihara developed as a great institution vis‑a‑vis the Mahavihara and the Jetavanavihara Buddhist monastic sects in the ancient Sri Lankan capital of Anuradhapura. It was also known as Uttara-Vihara. This Vihara was one of the 4 Vihara built…
Jetavanaramaya
Carvings at Jetavanaramaya
Carving of a seven-headed Nāga at the Jetavanaramaya
Jetavanarama Stupa