Elephants are revered in Buddhism, the majority religion in Sri Lanka, and are protected by law. The wild elephant population in Sri Lanka is estimated at about 7,000 - as well as 200 domestic ...

A British tourist has been barred from entering Sri Lanka for 'disrespecting Buddhism' after immigration officials quizzed him about a tattoo of Buddha's head on his arm. Local newspaper ...

That is Sri Lanka. Buddhism, as a philosophy, echoes not in its rituals but in the forgiving smiles and large-hearted gestures, even from those who don’t have much to give.

His responsibility is to his flock, the Buddhist majority of Sri Lanka. Muslims, who make up less than 10 per cent of Sri Lanka’s population, are not his concern.

Sri Lanka is increasingly utilizing Buddhism in its foreign policy to mitigate criticism of its human rights issues related to the Tamil and Muslim populations. Through reproducing China’s narratives, ...

Sri Lanka’s prime minister said on Wednesday that Buddhism will remain paramount on the bitterly divided island, seeking to head off protests led by the powerful Buddhist clergy against proposed ...

The spread of Buddhism to Sri Lanka can be traced back to the 3rd century BCE when King Ashoka's son, Mahendra, and daughter, Sanghamitra, traveled to Sri Lanka to spread the message of Buddha.

Sanghamitra and her brother Mahindra had been invited to Sri Lanka by King Devanampiya Tissa (reigned 307 BCE – 267 BCE) who was a contemporary of Emperor Ashoka (304 BCE – 232 BCE).

Sri Lanka's prime minister said on Wednesday Buddhism will remain paramount in the bitterly divided island, seeking to head off protests led by the powerful Buddhist clergy against proposed ...