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Dawn of the Truth

Sidhartha Gauthama, born 2640 years ago attained Supreme Enlightenment, at the age of 35 years. During the 45 years that followed, he revealed the reality to the wise, both humans and devas, enabling them to comprehend the Dhamma and cross the Samsara. With the arrival of Arahath Mihindu, this sublime Dhamma was introduced to Sri Lanka and there were many who were benefited by attaining Nibbana. Today, that era has re-emerged where the supreme dhamma is shining – Ven. Allawwe Anomadassi Thero

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- May 03, 2018

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