Peace Pagoda, Ampara
Ampara Peace Pagoda (also known as Ampara Sama Ceitya) is one of a number of Peace Pagodas in the world, built since World War II and designed to promote the non-violence in the community and unite them in their search for world peace. It is located in Ampara, a small town located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka and is one of the Ampara's most prominent landmarks.
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Location | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Geographic coordinates | 7.2852855°N 81.6539499°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Nichidatsu Fujii |
Completed | 1988 |
There are another four Peace Pagodas constructed in various places around Sri Lanka. They are located at Unawatuna, Adam's Peak, Bandarawela and Walapane.[1]
History
The Ampara Peace Pagoda was constructed by Nipponzan monks under the patronage of Nichidatsu Fujii maha thero (1885-1985) of Nipponzan-Myōhōji of Japan with the objective of commemorating his 99th birth day. The Pagoda was declared open by Junius Richard Jayewardene, President of Sri Lanka on 28 February 1988.[2][3]
Temple
The Peace pagoda temple is situated 4 km far away from the ampara DS Senanayake Rd from the clock tower, which heads towards Inginyagala.[4]
The temple consists of a Pagoda, a Mahayana style Vihara geya (Image house) and a small Bodhi tree. The pagoda is retinue with 99 small pagodas and there is a straight path from the entrance to the pagoda.
Gallery
- The stupa.
- A closeup photo on the stupa.
- The Signpost at the entrance.
References
- http://amazinglanka.com/wp/peace-pagoda-ampara/ Japanese Peace Pagoda in Ampara
- http://wikimapia.org/1621146/World-Peace-Pagoda-Ampara-Sri-Lanka-Nipponzan-Myohoji World Peace Pagoda, Ampara, Sri Lanka, Nipponzan Myohoji (Ampara)
- http://tour.lk/sri_lanka/ampara/peace_pagoda.php Archived 2017-05-20 at the Wayback Machine Peace Pagoda Ampara
- http://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/the-east/ampara/sights/religious/japanese-peace-pagoda#ixzz3HFfAWPqm Japanese Peace Pagoda