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The Pavilion of Siri Gautama Bodhi

Our Supreme Buddha accomplished Supreme enlightenment seated under the Vijaya Sri Jayasri Bodhi tree by the River Neranjara in Buddhagaya, India. Thereupon, He spent a week in deep meditation called ‘Nirodha Samapaththi’, seated under the Bodhi tree. Our teacher, the Buddha, showed great respect to this Bodhi tree by gazing at it continuously for one week. Remembering the Bodhi tree which sheltered the Supreme Buddha, at the time of his enlightenment, this Siri Gautama Bodhi Tree was planted in the holy ground of Mahamevna monastery surrounded by four supporting Bodhi trees.

Sri Gautama Damsak Stupa

The Damsak Stupa was built with great devotion on the anniversary of two great events: the 2600th anniversary of setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion by the Buddha and the 2600th anniversary of establishing the order of monks.

The Golden statue, sculptured with great attention to detailand with much faith, is in the position known as Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion. Scared relics of the Supreme Buddha are enshrined within the sculpure. Under the statue the five monks who listened to the very first Dhamma discourse are shown. The Disciples who attain the Enlightenment after listening to the Anattha Lakkhana Sutta are symbolized by swans at the bottom. The sacred veneration by the mother earth to the noble triple gem is shown with a hand holding a lotus.

In the upper compound of the Stupa, sacred relics of the Buddha, along with hair relics, Buddha statues, and many other offerings are enshrined making the Stupa worthy of veneration.

Let us, gain much merit that will provide great comforts by venerating this glorious stupa, Sri Gauthama Damsak Stupa, which is blessed with the endless virtues of the noble Triple gem, with great respect and faith.