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Mihintale Minintale mountain, Sri Lanka It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka © Dinodia / age fotostock

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  • Minintale mountain, Sri Lanka

Mihintale is the cradle of Sri Lankan Buddhism. To climb the Mahinda mountain, a stone staircase made of 1,840 steps has been built. These steps lead to the summit in three phases. On the first plateau, the Kantaka Cetiya stands out by the simplicity of its structure, while on the second plateau, vestiges of monastery buildings have survived. Then comes the third plateau, the object of special veneration, for according to the legend it is here that the Buddha meditated. At this height (985 ft), the panorama of the region is stunning.

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