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The Close Relationship between the Tusker and Buddhism

Bandara, D.J.M.R.V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Asian elephants are long-lived mammals who live for sixty years. They are highly intelligent and also extremely sociable and stay in groups. These mammals have a close relationship with humans for over centuries serving ...
A study on the similarities between the teachings of Buddhism and Jainism

Kalawane Sumangala Thero (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Two main traditions that were in quest for liberation in the history of Indian philosophy were Brahma tradition and Śramaṇa tradition. By 6th century B.C. six Gurukulas operated in Śramaṇa tradition. The leaders of theses ...
Symbolism of Elephants in Buddhism and Hinduism

Aslam, N.; Bukhari, M.F. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Elephants have been utilized in different cultural and religious depictions since the Stone Age. They are depicted on petroglyphs and inside caves and also represented through different methods of art and craft as well as ...

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