Sanghamitta
Sanghamitta:
- Sanghamitta was the daughter of Emperor Ashoka, the Great Mauryan Emperor.
- She played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism, accompanying her brother Mahinda to Sri Lanka as a Buddhist missionary.
- Sanghamitta is known for bringing a sacred Bodhi tree sapling to Sri Lanka, where it was planted, becoming an important symbol of Buddhism on the island.
- Her efforts in Sri Lanka contributed to the growth and preservation of Buddhism in the region.
Sanghamitta Media
Sanghamitta bringing a sapling of the right branch of the Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Revered Bodhi tree brought by Sangamitta and planted at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka -Oldest surviving Bodhi Tree
A bhikkuni of the Chinese Mahayana tradition
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