Descent to Lanka: Sri Lanka Pilgrimage- Witness ancient and living Buddhist culture in Colombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Kandy (beginning and ending in Colombo)
(Open dates ...)
This journey begins and ends in Colombo in Sri Lanka.
Descent to Lanka: Sri Lanka Pilgrimage
Witness ancient and living Buddhist culture on this fascinating pilgrimage through Sri Lanka. Pratice sitting meditation iunder the oldest living tree in Anuradhapura, which is a descendent of the Bodhi tree under whch the Buddha atttained enlightenment, visit monastries and ruins dating back to 2nd century BC in Polonnaruwa. Listen to Dharma talks at the Rock Cut temples from the 1st centruy BC at the Dambulla Caves. Walk up to the Lion Rock in Sigiriya and pay respect to the sacred tooth relic in Kandy.Enjoy this wonderful travelling retreat in the context of the vibrant, rich culture of Sri Lanka appreciating the tropical beauty and abundance of this Emerald Island.
Sample Itinerary
Descent to Lanka: Sri Lanka Pilgrimage
Descent to Lanka: Sri Lanka Pilgrimage - Witness ancient and living Buddhist culture in Colombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Kandy (12 days, beginning and ending in Colombo)
Sri Lanka Extension:Galle (3 nights, beginning and ending in Colombo)
