Solosmasthana
Appearance
Solosmasthana are 16 sacred places in
Mahavamsa, which describes his journeys to eleven of the Solosmasthana.[3] Other sources such as the Pujavaliya, Samantapasadika and Butsarana also mention these visits. But there are no reliable source proves this matter. Professor senarath paranavithana in his day announced that he was not able to say that Buddha visited Sri Lanka, due to lack of archaeological evidence. [4]
History
The first visit was made to
stupas built by Buddhist kings at these locations.[9]
With the decline of the ancient kingdoms of
gatha, praising the Solosmasthana, is in use among Buddhists. This gatha, which lists all of the Solosmasthana, is recited especially when making offerings to the Buddha.[12]
Solosmasthana
Name | Pali name[13][N 1] | Construction | Date | Location | Image |
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Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara[14][15] | Mahiyanganam | Built during the lifetime of Buddha, it is the first ever stupa to be constructed in Sri Lanka. The temple enshrines a lock of hair given by Buddha to Saman, a local chieftain and later a Buddhist deity, during his first visit to the island, 9 months after attaining enlightenment.[16] | 6th century BC[17] | Mahiyangana, Uva |
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Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya[18]
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Nagadipam | Constructed by the two warring Naga kings, Chulodara and Mahodara, on the site where Buddha, during his second visit to Sri Lanka, intervened and mediated in settling a dispute over the possession of a gem-studded throne. This throne was later enshrined in this stupa.[16]
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1st century CE[19] | Nagadeepa, Northern Province |
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara[20] | Kalyanam | Built by Naga king Maniakkika, the temple, hallowed during the third and final visit of Buddha to Sri Lanka enshrines a gem studded throne on which the Buddha sat and preached.[16]
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? | Kelaniya, Western Province |
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සමනළ කන්ද |
Padalancanam, Samantakutam | The sacred left footprint imprinted by Buddha on his third visit to Sri Lanka at the apex of the mountain. Vijayabahu I first built resting houses for pilgrims during his reign.[23] | 519/520 BC[24] | Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa 6°48′41″N 80°29′59″E / 6.81139°N 80.49972°E |
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Diva Guhava[25] (Batatotalena Cave) |
Divaguham | Natural. The cave in which Buddha spent the day after placing his footprint on Sri Pada. The place is yet unidentified.[16] | ?[N 2] | Sudagala, Sabaragamuwa 6°48′00″N 80°22′00″E / 6.80000°N 80.36667°E |
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Deegavapi Raja Maha Viharaya[26] දීඝවාපි |
Dighavapi | Constructed by Arhants absorbed in ecstatic meditation, during his final visit.[16]
|
137 BC | Ampara District, Eastern Province |
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Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara[27] | Cetiyanca Mutiyanganam | Erected by Devanampiya Tissa enshrining relics of Buddha. The site has been consecrated by Lord Buddha, who spent a few moments absorbed in ecstatic meditation.[16]
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? | Uva Province |
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Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara[28] | Tissa Mahaviharanca | Built by Ruhuna. The Silpasena Pirivena has been at this site.[16]
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2nd century BC | Tissamaharama, Southern Province 6°17′00″N 81°17′00″E / 6.28333°N 81.28333°E |
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi[29] ජය ශ්රී මහා බොධිය |
Bodhi | The southern branch from the Devanampiya Tissa .
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288 BC | Anuradhapura, North Central Province 8°20′41″N 80°23′48″E / 8.34472°N 80.39667°E |
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Mirisawetiya Vihara[30] | Maricavattiyam | Built by Dutugamunu with the relic studded sceptre of the King deposited in the stupa.[16][31] | 2nd century BC | Anuradhapura, North Central Province 8°20′42″N 80°23′20″E / 8.34500°N 80.38889°E |
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Ruwanwelisaya[1] | Suvarnamali Maha Ceti | Built by Dutugamunu over an impressive collection of relics.[31] | c. 140 BC | Anuradhapura, North Central Province 8°21′00″N 80°23′47″E / 8.35000°N 80.39639°E |
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Thuparamaya[32] | Tuparama | A relic shrine, the original structure was built by Devanampiya Tissa. The temple built to contain the right Clavicle of Buddha.[33] | 246 BC[33][N 3] | Anuradhapura, North Central Province 8°21′19″N 80°23′46″E / 8.35528°N 80.39611°E |
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Abhayagiri vihāra[34]
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Abhayagiri | Constructed on the site of a | 2nd century BC | Anuradhapura, North Central Province 8°21′00″N 80°23′00″E / 8.35000°N 80.38333°E |
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Jetavanaramaya[36] ජේතවනාරාමය |
Jetavanam | Construction begun by Mahasena and finished by his successor Sirimeghavanna. The waist-band used by Buddha is said to be enshrined.[16][31] | 4th century BC | Anuradhapura, North Central Province 8°21′6″N 80°24′13″E / 8.35167°N 80.40361°E |
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Sela Cetiya[37] | Sela Caitiyam | Arahat Mahinda Thero met Devanampiya Tissa and converted him to Buddhism. The Urna Roma, the sacred hair relic between the eyebrows, is said to be enshrined in here.[16]
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1st century BC | Anuradhapura, North Central Province |
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Kiri Vehera[4] | Thathakacaragamakam | First built by King Mahasena,[N 4] the temple enshirnes the golden seat, from which Buddha delivered a sermon, a lock of hair and the royal sword (magul kaduwa) used by Prince Siddhartha to cut off his hair at the time of the Great Renunciation.[16] | 3rd century BC | Uva |
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See also
Notes
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- ^ Wijesooriya (2006), p. 5
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- ^ a b Wijesooriya (2006), p. 7
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- Siriweera, W. I. (2004). History of Sri Lanka. Dayawansa Jayakodi & Company. ISBN 955-551-257-4.
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